Season 2

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2
Oct. 6, 2023

BONUS: Changing the Conversation: How to Communicate Effectively at Work with Sandara Neuman | S2

I am thrilled to share a conversation with HR expert Sandra Neuman as part of her Changing the Conversation series. The series aims to explore the power of effective communication in bridging gaps, fostering understanding, a…
Supporting Executive Leaders of Color: A Conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld | S2, Ep 12
Aug. 8, 2023

Supporting Executive Leaders of Color: A Conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld | S2, Ep 12

For the final episode of the season, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sean Thomas-Breitfeld, Co-Director of the Building Movement Project. Sean shared his valuable insights on the nonprofit sector, ways to support executiv…
Hurry Up Already, Your Equity Work is Moving Too Slowly | S2, Ep 11
July 25, 2023

Hurry Up Already, Your Equity Work is Moving Too Slowly | S2, Ep 11

This week on the Race in the Workplace podcast, we are delving into the dangers of slow-moving equity work and how it impacts staff in nonprofits. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why moving too slowly is problematic, how listen…
Turning the Fire Inward, Part 2 for DEI Professionals | S2, Ep 10
July 11, 2023

Turning the Fire Inward, Part 2 for DEI Professionals | S2, Ep 10

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a relatively new field facing many challenges. This week, in Season 2, Ep 10 of the podcast, I discuss the critical role of DEI in the workplace and why it’s so important to direct o…
BONUS: Four Strategies for Nonprofits to Retain Black Talent | S2, Ep 9
June 22, 2023

BONUS: Four Strategies for Nonprofits to Retain Black Talent | S2, Ep 9

This episode is based on a recently updated article by Joanna Shoffner Scott. It discusses the issue of staff retention for nonprofit organizations, particularly with regard to Black staff. This episode discusses strategies …
Turning the Fire Inward, Part 1 for Progressives | S2, Ep 8
June 6, 2023

Turning the Fire Inward, Part 1 for Progressives | S2, Ep 8

In this week's episode of Race in the Workplace, I talk about what leaders of progressive organizations can do when internal dynamics slow down mission-centered work to the point of ineffectiveness. Despite the gains made fr…
The 3 Key Considerations to Make Before Conducting a Racial Equity Audit | S2, Ep 7
May 16, 2023

The 3 Key Considerations to Make Before Conducting a Racial Equity Audit | S2, Ep 7

In many organizations, there is a disconnect between how leaders view the organization and how staff views their experiences. Differences in power, role, and longevity create this disconnect. In this episode, I discuss equit…
Let’s Talk Leadership Transitions with Annie McKay | S2, Ep 6
May 2, 2023

Let’s Talk Leadership Transitions with Annie McKay | S2, Ep 6

When an executive leader plans to depart an organization, how should both the team and the leader be supported in the transition? As I continue this season of the podcast focusing on leadership, today I am joined once again …
When Fatigue Sets In | S2, Ep 5
April 18, 2023

When Fatigue Sets In | S2, Ep 5

Many people working in advocacy and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professions are currently experiencing feelings of fatigue. In this solo episode, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott explores the root of these feelings in th…
Let's Talk Racial Equity and Leadership with Sheri Brady | S2, Ep 4
March 28, 2023

Let's Talk Racial Equity and Leadership with Sheri Brady | S2, Ep 4

In this week's episode of Race In The Workplace, I am delighted to mix it up with my dear friend, Sheri Brady, Vice President of Strategy and Program at the Children's Defense Fund. In this episode, Sheri Brady and I talk…
Let’s Talk Creating Inclusive Work Cultures with Dr. Michael Baran | S2, Ep 3
March 14, 2023

Let’s Talk Creating Inclusive Work Cultures with Dr. Michael Baran | S2, Ep 3

Today’s guest, Dr. Michael Baran, joins me to talk about creating inclusive work cultures and the work he is doing through his company Iris Inclusion. With a background in cultural anthropology and cognitive psychology, Dr. …
How to Engage Your Board of Directors in Your Racial Equity Journey | S2, Ep 2
Feb. 28, 2023

How to Engage Your Board of Directors in Your Racial Equity Journey | S2, Ep 2

How and when should you engage your Board of Directors in your racial equity journey? In this week's episode, I answer the questions I’m most often asked about Board engagement. Tuning in, you’ll hear about what role the boa…
Why Organizations Ask for 10 Years of DEI Experience | S2, Ep 1
Feb. 14, 2023

Why Organizations Ask for 10 Years of DEI Experience | S2, Ep 1

Why do organizations (of every type) ask for ten years of experience when hiring DEI professionals? I am seeing this experience requirement more often in job descriptions. This episode explores whether that requirement is f…
Season 2 Trailer: How to Cultivate a Sustainable Racial Equity Practice | S2 Trailer
Feb. 9, 2023

Season 2 Trailer: How to Cultivate a Sustainable Racial Equity Practice | S2 Trailer

"What does it take for an organization to cultivate a sustainable racial equity practice?” This is my guiding question for this season of the podcast. In Season 2, I will use a mix of solo and guest episodes to explore lea…