In this conversation Elizabeth and Sedie talk about so many ways that Women can achieve their best by letting go of perfection, fear and disbelief. ------ Places to find Elizabeth: Website: https://courses.achievementandexcellence.com Free Assessment: https://courses.achievementandexcellence.com/p/professional-assessment-benchmark Finding Your Ikigai https://courses.achievementandexcellence.com/p/finding-your-ikigai Blog: https://achievementandexcellence.com/blog Youtube: https://www.youtube.com...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 81
Ar'Sheill's book is called "Kids in Cuffs: Striving for Equity & Empathy in Education" so we got into some things in this episode. With her 15 years of experience under her belt, Ar'Sheill is advocating for better training of educators so that Black children and children of color don't get left behind due to bias. Listen to this episode full of calls for empathy and educating ourselves so we can better serve our children. Ar'Sheill's book: Kids in Cuffs: Striving for Equity and Empathy in Ed...
Feb 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 80
Joshua Washington is a serial entrepreneur. He has founded multiple businesses, including The Joshua Mentality, a messaging apparel line called Black Caution, and an organizational psychology firm. What ties all of these ventures together is Joshua's belief in the value of people. This conviction shines through everything he does and is the foundation for his success. This is a fun conversation that touches on what true leadership is and why so many leaders fall short. Joshua and Sedie enjoy a w...
Feb 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 79
Renowned speaker, author, and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome co-founded Epoch Education in 2014 to provide leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion and belonging, and equity. As an educator for nearly three decades, Dr. Dome taught in the juvenile court and community schools teaching our most vulnerable students and has served as a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and faculty member at California State University San Marcos. Her trans...
Jan 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 78
In this episode Erin and Sedie talk a lot about what it means to truly embrace every part of yourself especially when society is busy telling you, as a woman, that you're not enough. ---------- You can connect with Erin here: Website: LIVE MORE. CARRY LESS. (livemorecarryless.com) ——————— Diversitydish.com – How can I help you gain the confidence necessary to have meaningful conversations and affect real change when it comes to equity & inclusion? ——————– Other places you can find resources ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
This fun and enlightening conversation about effective communication is a do not miss! Monique Russell is the global communications expert you want on your team. She teaches women leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communications tools and strategies. Passionate about serving Black and Women Employee Resource Groups, organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, the Centers for Disease Control, Verizon, Intel, Equifax, and the wor...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 76
Vivianne Castillo brings the whole truth and nothing but in this incredibly fun conversation. As someone who is passionate about supporting disillusioned professionals, she's not willing to compromise her standards for comfort. In this conversation Sedie and Vivianne talk about what it means to be heart-centered, workplace trauma and who we need to focus on when it comes to the work of equity and inclusion. Don't miss this super fun episode!! ---------- Ways to connect with Vivianne: Website: Hm...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 75
Jade Simmons is a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. In this episode Jade and Sedie talk about purpose, audacious prayers and why varying voices are needed to move the work of change forward. ---------- Connect with Jade: Website: http://jadesimmons.com Book: Audacious Prayers for World Changers: Live & Pray Out Loud ——————— Diversitydish.com – How can I help you gain the confidence necessa...
Sep 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 74
Erin’s special talent is finding the “Rembrandt in the Attic”--that hidden or overlooked asset that can be leveraged for maximum value. ---------- In this conversation Sedie and Erin talk about why we're still fighting for access when it comes to voting, how the lack of access influences racism and why it's important for women to see the value in earning more money. ---------- Ways to connect with Erin: Think Beyond IP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinaustin/ ——————— Diversitydish.com –...
Sep 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 73
One of the least addressed aspects of diversity is that of those who have disabilities. Whether visible or invisible there's a stigma that follows those with disabilities that hasn't waned in the last 30 years. In this conversation Sedie and Ruth Rathblott dig into what it means to have a disability, how business leaders can create better environments for those with disabilities and why we all need to get a better understanding of what it means. ---------- Ways to connect with Ruth: Website: DEI...
Aug 16, 2022•55 min
Tahmina and Sedie discuss how the pandemic exacerbated immigration laws and what immigrants mean to the US economy. ---------- Tahmina Watson is the founder of Watson Immigration Law and is a lawyer, author, and activist. She is the author of Legal Heroes in the Trump Era as well asThe Startup Visa book which just released its 2nd edition. ---------- Ways to connect with Tahmina: Website: Experienced Seattle Washington Immigration Attorney (watsonimmigrationlaw.com) Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Jul 26, 2022•45 min•Ep. 72
In this episode Sedie is chatting with writer, Javacia Harris-Bowser about health, writing and how the two correspond with each other. Both being breast cancer survivors, they chat about their experience and how it's changed them. ---------- Javacia Harris Bowser is an award-winning freelance journalist and the founder of "See Jane Write," which a friend of hers once called “the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pens.” See Jane Write is a website and community for women who write and blog that Javacia...
Jul 19, 2022•35 min•Ep. 71
Dr. Ian D. Brooks, is the CEO and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting - a Personal and Professional Development firm specializing In behavioral transformations. He's also the Author of "Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story". For over 24yrs, Dr. Brooks' career has taken him from working in a clinical ward to organizations and people - with the goal of helping individuals build skills toward achieving new heights. ---------- Ways to connect with Dr. Brooks: Website: https://rhod...
Jul 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 70
Jack Kammer has a Masters in Social Work, worked as a correctional officer and a probation and parole agent. He also started a social work consultancy called Working Well With Men whose mission was to provide “tools and training for the Social Work profession to help men give and get all the love they can. Jack calls himself a "counter-feminist" social worker and is a passionate advocate for the rights of men. ---------- To connect with Jack: http://jackkammer.com ——————— Diversitydish.com – How...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 69
Haitian-born Joanne Hyppolite, Ph.D. is the Supervisory Museum Curator of the African Diaspora at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the board president of the Museums Association of the Caribbean. Her interests and expertise lie in African American and Afro-Caribbean material and expressive culture. ---------- Links to artists and organizations mentioned in the conversation: Art Smith - Jeweler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Smith_(jeweler) Winifred Mas...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 68
From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken, is the Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. In this episode we talk about childhood trauma, personal development and finding one's self. Listen to this conversation to hear about Michael's past and what's motivated him to become an advocate for people who've been hurt. This conversation is a don't miss. --------- Ways to connect to Michael: Downloa...
Jun 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 67
As an advocate for the underserved, Rick believes in the power of education to open pathways to opportunity and transform communities. Rick Benbow is the western Regional Vice President for Western Governors University (WGU). Throughout his career in academia, Rick has been passionate about creating innovation in higher education. ---------- Ways to connect with Rick and find out more about Western Governors University (WGU): Western Governors University: www.wgu.edu/success ——————— Diversitydis...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 66
Juliette Nelson is a thought leader, entrepreneur, and published author who is passionate about empowering people to achieve the highest standards of their purpose. Having a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration, she is dedicated to equipping her clients with the tools to be more productive, successful, and enjoy a better quality of life. She is also a Doctoral Candidate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and aims to support organizations in achieving organizational effec...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 65
Arthur Woods is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ leader working at the intersection of equity, inclusion and technology. He is the Co-Founder of Mathison, a venture-backed technology platform equipping employers with everything they need to manage their diversity hiring efforts. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ. He is a three-times TEDx speaker and previously co-founded Out in Tech and Imperative. ---------- Links to connect with Arthur More about Mathison: http://Mathis...
May 24, 2022•58 min•Ep. 64
Super Julie Braun is an entrepreneur, and her company helps people get the career and salary they deserve regardless of their challenges. They work with Veterans, stay-at-home parents, immigrants, folks from the LGBTQIA+ community, and folks with addictions or alcoholism. They have helped formerly incarcerated individuals, people who have lost their passion for what they do, people with disabilities -learning, physical or psychiatric; they are the people who help take fear and formality out of t...
May 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 63
Bethaney Wilkinson is a Black, Southern, soul guided, race conscious facilitator and coach. She is also the founder and author of The Diversity Gap, a book and ever-evolving community of social change practitioners. She helps entrepreneurs, activists, and creatives bring a race conscious perspective to their work, while also deepening into nature’s rhythms as an anchoring practice for soul-guided leadership. You can learn more and follow her work at: Website: http://bethaneywilkinson.com Website...
May 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 62
In this episode of Diversity Dish, I have the honor of speaking with Jean-Michel's sisters, Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Basquiat Heriveaux about the mothers in their family. We chat about their grandmothers, their mother and their step-mother and the influence these women had on them and their brother. ------ This episode is for you if you love Jean-Michel Basquiat and want to know more about his family roots. ------ Basquiat King Pleasure Exhibit in Chelsea New York - Click Here for tickets Con...
May 03, 2022•55 min
As an Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant I work with a lot of businesses, organizations and companies that are "Nice". Thing is, nice doesn't move the needle when it comes to creating a truly antiracist culture. In this episode, you'll learn what nice is, and isn't. You'll learn what truly works, and why it's only the first step in the process of creating a truly equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture. ——————— Diversitydish.com – How can I be of service? ——————– Other places you ca...
Apr 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 61
The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, is a practical theologian and Episcopal priest, native to Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ledford worked as a civil rights attorney for over 30 years, including as an ACLU co-operating attorney on constitutional matters, prior to her ordination. ---------- This conversation is for anyone who's been grappling with accepting who they are and living in their faith. We talk about not everyone and every place will be safe for those of us who are marginalized and how we need to fin...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 60
In this episode Sedie and Dr Naeema spend time talking about how important it is to seek help to heal our personal wounds. We also chat about hybrid publishing and how long it can take to write a whole book. ---------- Links from the episode and to connect with Dr. Naeema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnaeemawrites/ Website: https://www.raisedasalie.com/ Book: Raised As A Lie Creator Institute: https://www.creator.institute/ ——————— Diversitydish.com – How can I be of service? ——————– Ot...
Apr 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 59
Links for Brenden: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks Free Training: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/workshop ——————— Diversitydish.com – How can I be of service? ——————– Other places you can find resources and help support my work: Patreon / Discovery Den: https://www.patreon.com/sedruolamaruska LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedruolamaruska/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedruola/ Website: http://sedruolamaruska.com /work-with-sedie Facebook: Sedruola Maruska (li...
Apr 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 58
We're celebrating Women's History Month by sharing Badass Black women who are often overlooked when it comes to accolades. This week we're talking about two women who endured indignities to push the cause of equality forward. Why Black women? Well, If we don't look out for each other, who will? ---------- To find out more about The Honorable Kentanji Brown-Jackson ----------- To learn more about Claudia Jones -------------------- Diversitydish.com – How can I be of service to you or your organiz...
Mar 29, 2022•36 min•Ep. 57
As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, let's talk about the "taboo" subject of the menstrual cycle. In this conversation Bria, Ebere and Sedie get into the mysteries of the menstrual cycle and why it's important to dispel them and allow women, girls and those who menstruate to understand the beauty of the cycle. ------------------- How to show support for Love Your Menses: Website donation: https://www.loveyourmenses.com/ Book: Mya Learns About Menstruation -------------------- Diver...
Mar 22, 2022•51 min•Ep. 56
We're celebrating Women's History Month by sharing Badass Black women who are often overlooked when it comes to accolades. This week we're talking about three women who lived in three different times and helped shape the world we live in. Why Black women? Well, I do sneak a few Indigenous women in there too, but it's important that our stories be told. If we don't look out for each other, who will? ---------- To find out more about Anacaona ----------- To learn more about Saidiya Hartman Book: W...
Mar 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 55
Dr. Pam is unapologetic about how she lives her life and does so to the fullest. An avid traveler and culture lover, she has visited 40 of the 50 United States, 1 U.S. Territory, and 31 countries to gain a holistic view of the world we live in. While she loves books, live music, red wine, and trying different foods; nothing quite compares to seeing the world. Where you can connect with Dr. Pam Website: https://iamdrpgurley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgurley/ Instagram: https://ww...
Mar 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 54
