When should corporations use their voices and their power to force governmental action to protect civil and democratic rights? Will we ever be able to trust OUR corporation to speak for interests outside of shareholders and the C-Suite? JAMA gets taken to task by Black Female Docs who have time today. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself f...
Apr 08, 2021•50 min
Julie is back and it feels so good! This week, Torin and Julie catch up on Black executives call for corporate responses regarding voter suppression - Sherrilyn Ifill calls it like she sees it - a racism issue. Where ya at Delta and Coke? Too little too late? You tell us your thoughts. Lil Nas X has Julie singin' his praises as he embraces the "Dark Lord". An easy listen as we catch back from vacation and share some thoughts on this week's take. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us ...
Apr 01, 2021•42 min
This week, whitey is on the pod!?!? Chad Sowash joins Torin on the pod while Julie takes a roadtrip. Join us this week for the guys' take on today's biggest DEIB conversations. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https:/...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr
This week, Torin and Julie celebrate Julie's first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Then they jump in to the Black bankers, the Pope's blackslide, gendered toy aisles and anti-transgender legislation. And that isn't all, join us to hear this week's hot take. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: ht...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr
This week, Torin and Julie discuss what is on everyone's mind - Princesses and She-Chefs. Also what are the "right" qualifications for a Chief Diversity Officer? Wendy's and Starbucks make two very different choices this week. Women in marketing share the toll the pandemic has taken on them. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free...
Mar 11, 2021•51 min
Torin and Julie are testing some video podcasts. We might just dig it. This week, we answer the question of how the pandemic impacted disability employment. The results aren't all bad, but we need more soldiers. Then Torin shares some education he received when speaking or talking about transgender humans. He lives the commitment to always being better at this work and knowing our journey of learning will never end. On to greater humanity! What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twi...
Mar 04, 2021•49 min
Torin and Julie are testing some video podcasts. We might just dig it. This week the New York Times bares all with their extensive D/I investigation and results. They come strong with commitments and acknowledge the fails, but forget a lot of us. #Intersections Then law firms around the companies are being asked for extensive D/I data from potential and current corporate clients, but can't seem to get it all together. This isn't new, ya'll. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Tw...
Feb 25, 2021•46 min
Lace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of inclusion. Julie gets French Gin from London! Thank you, Dan Fellows, CEO of GetOptimal! This week: Mercer releases the 2021 Global Talent Trends Report with much of the same. The Indianapolis Museum of Art uses "White" to convey their desire for more diversity and inclusion. SURE, you did. Google hires from HBCUs and fires the recruiter who uncovered their newest wealth of talent. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and...
Feb 18, 2021•49 min
Lace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. "I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting…because that's when it really counts." - Muhammad Ali This week: Torin and Julie dig into the new racial disparity report released by the Inspector General of the Air Force. We got a problem, ya'll. Time to stop talking and start taking action. Also, new to us is the 15% pledge. Can your organization (and your household) commit to 15% ...
Feb 11, 2021•51 min
Lace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of inclusion. Torin needs more Twizzlers. This week: Google pays out...pennies. Roz Brewer puts Black women back at the helm in the Fortune 500. UK Banks just thought of collecting race and ethnicity data? Do you believe it? Us, either. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusively...
Feb 04, 2021•46 min
Julie and Torin don't miss a beat. Time to get to the work of inclusion. This week: We could have recorded every day and never repeated a story. A lot of D/I news happening around the world, in the US government and in the private sector. President Biden bids ado to private prison contracts and HERO gets the shaft on a 10 BILLION dollar contract involving the US Army. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Everg...
Jan 28, 2021•48 min
Julie and Torin don't miss a beat during Inauguration Week 2021. Time to get to the work of inclusion. This week: Is Indeed a viable diversity source? The former administration publishes the 1776 report and the new administration removes it within hours of taking office, we celebrate Dr. Rachel Levine, nominee for Asst. Secretary of Health and Human Services, possibly become the first Senate confirmed federal official. Finally, the Mets can their new GM, Jared Porter, for unsolicited texts and n...
Jan 21, 2021•44 min
2021 is coming at us fast and Torin and Julie are diving straight in. Corporations take action against insurrectionists and Edelman Trust Barometer tells us what we already knew. JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing Edelman Trust Barometer 2021: https://www.edelman.com/sites/g/files/aatu...
Jan 14, 2021•42 min
In the first pod of 2021, Torin and Julie decided instead of 2021 predictions, we would start with what we want to leave behind in 2020, Crazy and the King style, of course. We have six solid don't let the door hit ya 2020 leave behinds. What would YOU leave behind in 2020? JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Jan 07, 2021•43 min
In our last show of 2020, CATK brings the FIRE with Executive Coach, Author and Truth Teller, Jackie Glenn. There is absolutely no holding back in our final episode of 2020. Jackie Glenn has the credentials and the experience to tell executives to check their privilege and get to the good work of D/I. Listen to win a copy of Jackie's book! We will see you in 2021 for CATK Year 3! Learn more about Jackie: https://glenndiversity.com/jackie-glenn/ Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy ...
Dec 31, 2020•46 min
In one of our favorite shows of 2020, Julie and Torin welcome the fabulous Kay Fabella, author, D/I leader, and boundary challenger. How is diversity and inclusion seen differently in Spain and more broadly the EU? Avoiding burnout, enjoying the journey, and loving your opportunity to create change. This is a must listen. Learn more about Kay: https://kayfabella.com/ Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and...
Dec 31, 2020•47 min
In a positive week for the LGBTQ community, Pete Buttigieg is nominated to be Sec. of Transportation. If nominated, he will become the first openly gay Secretary level member of the Cabinet. Then SCOTUS refuses to hear Indiana's Birth Certificate case validating the lower court's decision to support same sex parental rights. Pinterest, Mackenzie Scott, and Torin's top 5 of the year wrap up our holiday month show. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit ww...
Dec 18, 2020•45 min
After catching up, Torin and Julie take a deep dive into what the coronavirus vaccine's arrival means for the future of work and the future of our privacy. Companies like CLEAR are developing immunity passports. What will we do for the sake of convenience and protection? Also, do you stand with Timnit Gebru formerly of Google? Torin brings up to speed on this story and big tech's ongoing ethics issues. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com...
Dec 11, 2020•48 min
Julie thought she was about to play some D/I chess, but Minda Harts reminded her we are still playing D/I checkers. Torin and Julie talk through 6 statements to stop using when talking about race. No surprise we have different experiences and a lot of common ground. We also catch up on Gabriel Sterling and why people will continuously continue to support a party calling for their death. Nasdaq hits hard on having a diverse board. Will this case end up in front of SCOTUS? Julie thinks it is one o...
Dec 04, 2020•50 min
For Thanksgiving week, we welcome, Jerome Ternynck and discuss SmartRecruiters' commitment to anti-racism. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Cred: Production and Music by: Marcel "DjCellz" Boy...
Nov 26, 2020•33 min
In advance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we dedicate this episode to Transgender Inclusion. Join Torin and Julie to have an open conversation about Transgender inclusion. Join us, as we advocate for greater inclusion and acceptance of transgender individuals in our workforces and our lives. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKin...
Nov 20, 2020•42 min
Torin and Julie hit some lighter notes this week, but still bring serious focus to equity issues facing Americans. Chris Nikic becomes the first person with Down's Syndrome to complete an IRONMAN Triathlon and Torin gives us an introduction to environmental racism. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Juli...
Nov 16, 2020•40 min
Even with an anticipated Biden/Harris Victory, America Showed us we have A LOT of Work to Do. In the light of the morning after election day 2020, Torin and Julie form a Crazy and the King support group. Julie takes a moment to vent, to acknowledge the privilege of being shocked and Torin brings us back around to the work at hand. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: htt...
Nov 05, 2020•35 min
Less than a week until voting ends, Julie and Torin talk the benefits companies like ViacomCBS and AirBNB are providing to parents who want to participate in democracy, OUTSTANDING! Then, a deep dive into a Buzzfeed story pointing to the continued indicators of instability in our country and how the election will drive the next chapter for America. We can't conceal or hide the inequities anymore. What do you think? Is the US headed toward a second civil war? Can we pull back from the political v...
Oct 30, 2020•35 min
Julie and Torin catch up on this week's leading D/I stories. Handling political discussions at work, Pope Francis moving the needle for LGBTQ rights, Indeed's....we mean Glassdoor's play to get your diversity data and finally child free employees want everything to be "fair" - What do you think? Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKin...
Oct 23, 2020•49 min
Julie and Torin spend some time talking SCOTUS nominations then jump into Glassdoor's new D/I "solution" and the value of company released diversity reports. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Oct 16, 2020•43 min
Torin and Julie pull out their favorite and now more timely interview from 2019. In the full interview with author, professor and self-proclaimed woke white dude, Dr. Robert Jensen. Dr. Jensen, Torin and Julie explore some of the hard realities of living in a society built to maintain the current white power structure. Oh yeah, we went there. Oh and pick up the Heart of Whiteness on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Whiteness-Confronting-Racism-Privilege/dp/0872864499 We continue to supp...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Torin took a lot of sh*t for calling out Trump's EO on diversity training a couple of weeks ago. Well, Well. Well. He isn't gonna say he told ya, but Julie is. There is always a next step and slight of hand with this White House. Then the D/I story of our lifetime drops in the Rand Corporation's report on Income Trends from 1975-2018. Yeah, we said the D/I story of our lives. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.go...
Oct 01, 2020•49 min
Wells Fargo CEO says the quiet part out loud. We pay an ode to RBG. Allies, we need you more than ever. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https...
Sep 25, 2020•40 min
Facebook throws us their scraps and expects us to be flattered. We ask the question, "Do we REALLY need that third golf course?" Finally, Julie and Torin asks our listeners to take action. Listen to Learn We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! ...
Sep 17, 2020•46 min
