Inclusive Collective Podcast turns 100 as Nadia and Rob reflect on their favorite guests, changes in DEI, what is next for the show, and how to pick the best podcast co-host. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subsc...
Jun 04, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Paul MacLoughlin, Phd. stops by to break down what leadership is, why it's so hard, and what drives him to help others get better at it. Nadia and Rob also discuss gaps in diversity in clinical trials and some insensitive comments from New York's governor. Finally, Rob raves about a different kind of culture conference and Nadia finds a Supreme Court justice's ethics lacking. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com Find episod...
May 22, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Dr. Amanda Carroll stops by to talk about the "Island of Training", why a human element in learning and development is vital, and how to integrate DEI with leadership learning. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Adidas' DEI troubles beyond Kanye and a trio of McKinsey studies on underrepresentation in media. Later, Rob lightly rants about his latest conference observations, and Nadia raves about faculty support for anti-war protesters. Check out France Frei's Ted Talk. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadl...
May 07, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Grace Yung Foster, Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Initiative, joins Nadia & Rob this week to discuss the barriers transracial adoptees and foster alumni professionals often face and the preliminary findings of a study her organization conducted for this community. Also, Nadia and Rob chat about Major League Soccer's (MLS) latest endeavors to increase diversity and Google's recent firings. Finally, Nadia rants about a University's request to silence their valedictorian and Rob raves about T...
Apr 23, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Lina Cañon of Nur Group joins Nadia and Rob to talk about the lack of lived experience in non-profit leadership, gaps in philanthropy and venture capital systems, and why we all need to get together (in person) in community to solve societal problems. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Congress shutting down a DEI office and changes to how the US Census collects race data. Later, Rob rants about SHRM endorsing an anti-DEI politician and Nadia raves about all of the great things happening in women's col...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Rob interviews Nadia about her experience attending the "Ramadan America" film debut. Nadia then discusses the Biden push for disability care expansion and Rob talks about American workers' rights to disconnect from their devices after work hours. Later, they rant about Iowa going backward on gender parity in government and rave about Dermatologists' pushback against anti-DEI pushback. Learn more about the articles mentioned: In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, lead...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Executive Director of CAIR Massachusetts, Tahirah Amatul-Wadud joins Nadia and Rob to talk about how to make the most of Ramadan accommodations requests, where discrimination and harassment is growing, and how to remind ourselves that we deserve joy. Also, Nadia and Rob are embarrassed for Johns Hopkins Medical's repudiation of their DEI leader's definition of privilege and Goldman comes up short on women's progress in leadership posts. Finally, Rob rants about the irony of the TikTok forced sal...
Mar 19, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Nadia and Rob get wonky with labor rules for gig workers and get jealous about a great idea from The North Face. Then, Rob hosts Call For Culture CEO Angela R. Howard to talk about how companies can look outside of themselves to see what is coming in workplace culture and how HR should be thinking about its role in cultural transformation. Then, Nadia rants about companies pulling back on paying for employees' weight loss drugs and Rob raves about Wolverine's "Woman-made" campaign. Learn more ab...
Mar 12, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Nadia and Rob zoom in on a strange anti-DEI resolution from dermatologists and discuss Google's Gemini AI's racially inaccurate depiction of historical events. Then, an Alabama mayor suggests Black athletes bypass the state over anti-DEI bill. 'Tide and Chanel's CEO is named a Time Woman of the Year. Finally, Nadia calls out all the heavy stuff going on in the world and Rob celebrates a big time score for an African music label. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Inside the DEI Battle in D...
Mar 05, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Nadia and Rob break down the latest tech DEI layoffs and a Supreme Court (lack of a) ruling that may signal a path forward in education and for companies. Then, they discuss a big deal for underrepresented founders and reveal a new entrant in the fight for greater diversity. Finally, Rob rants about the impact lawsuits have had on the Fearless Fund and Nadia gives us a preview of the upcoming Rifelion film, Ramadan America. Learn more about the articles mentioned: As DEI gets more divisive, comp...
Feb 27, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Dr. Fadia Nordtveit joins Inclusive Collective to talk about the link between sustainability and DEIB, how to align DEIB across functions as you develop you business model, and why she leans on data to drive change. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Disney characters' efforts to unionize (and Rob gives a review of Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland) and Wisconsin Republicans' constitutional amendment limiting DEI in government. Later, Nadia rants about the Valentine's Day ride-share strike and Rob raves ab...
Feb 20, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Nadia and Rob sort through the big moments from this year's Grammy Awards before circling back to Zoom's DEI layoffs and the results of a study on remote work. Then, they talk about the US Census' backtracking on a proposed change to identifying disability, and companies' efforts to root out child labor in their supply chains. Finally, Rob rants about age bias and Nadia highlights the work of a special music educator. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Zoom laid off its DEI team—and it’s n...
Feb 13, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Nadia and Rob welcome Shahzia Noorally, host of the Equity Gap podcast and discuss Canada's polite racism, how leaders can acknowledge emotions and manage conflict this year, and the power of group career mentorship. They also discuss a report on a lack of gender representation in the music industry and a groundbreaking expose of slave labor in the US prison system. Later, they check in on Tesla's deemphasis of underrepresented workers in their latest shareholder report and on diversity statemen...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Nadia and Rob are joined by the dynamic executive recruiting duo of Christiaan Heijmen and Farad Ali to talk about inclusive network building, how real leaders are doubling down on inclusion, and why you shouldn't use the word "fit" in recruiting. They also applaud JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon's red-blooded, capitalist backing of DEI, and are taken back by Wayfair's recent layoffs. Later, Nadia rapid-fire rants about Texas, Kyte Baby, and Barbie while Rob looks on and stays out of her way. Learn more...
Jan 30, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Nadia and Rob welcome theatre DEI expert DeWanda Smith Soeder to talk about cultural competencies needed to create and run a theatrical production, how cultural issues collide in wigs, wardrobe, and makeup, and lessons for other creative spaces. They also discuss the NFL's New England Patriots' new head coach's take on why "seeing color" is important and Rob takes us back to Utah for more anti-DEI chicanery. Later, they rave about the FAA's new accessibility regulations and rant about a Democrat...
Jan 23, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Nadia and Rob check in on NY's efforts to make roadside Chick-fil-As stay open on Sunday (and guarantee drivers rights to fried chicken) and discuss Philadelphia's new mayor's actions to remove degree requirements for city jobs. Then it's "Yay!" for California's move to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants, "Boo!" for Utah's anti-DEI governor, and "Yay, again!" for an increase in investment opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn more about the articles mentioned: New York...
Jan 16, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Nadia and Rob predict (with 100% guaranteed accuracy) what will happen in 2024 with predictions on Generative AI in HR, HR Tech, reverse discrimination lawsuits, quotas, childcare, and religion. They also offer predictions on the election, popular sayings, and the quality of Rob's haircuts. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCv...
Jan 09, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Nadia and Rob reflect on memorable guests before discussing another lawsuit claiming reverse discrimination at Hello Alice and a former Facebook DEI staffer's misdeeds. Plus, end-of-year well wishes and a nod to PwC's neurodiversity push. Read the articles: "Hello Alice files motion to dismiss case alleging racial discrimination": https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/hello-alice-files-motion-to-dismiss-case-alleging-racial-discrimination/ "Former Facebook diversity strategist pleads guilty...
Dec 26, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Frederique Irwin, President and CEO of the National Women's History Museum joins Nadia and Rob to share her perspective on the state of affairs for women today, how tech will empower educators to better teach women's history, and why we should be cautious about using AI to learn history. Nadia and Rob also discuss an entrepreneur's plan to build AI detection and drones to stop mass shootings and a Supreme Court case that could expand the definition of disadvantage in discrimination cases. Later ...
Dec 19, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Charlotte Young Bowens, Founder and CEO of Conscious Gear, drops by to share her inspiring founder story with Nadia and Rob and to discuss her approach to inclusive design and how the universe conspires to help those that try. Also, a Johnson & Johnson employee's plea for longer bereavement leave sparks a broad conversation on inclusive family policies, and our hosts discuss how Aflac (and others) are taking the whole person into account when designing engagement strategy. Finally, the posit...
Dec 12, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 14
DEI thought leader and author Aparna Rae joins Nadia and Rob to break down Tesla's struggles in Sweden, Lululemon's ill-conceived decision to crop a Muslim runner from its ads, and decades of bad behavior at the FDIC. They also discuss the failures of implicit bias training, Dove's initiative to bring inclusive hair design to gaming, and the role of white people in championing DEI. Read more about the deets and DEI news featured in this episode: Tesla: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67546891 ...
Dec 05, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Nadia and Rob dissect the latest DEI news like two family members at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Our hosts dish on climate change impacts on gender and sexual minorities, why Amazon's Alexa sucks, a big deal for women's soccer, and the doctor fired for his social media posts on Israel-Gaza War. Later, Rob shares one researcher's efforts to draw attention to Black women scientists and Nadia celebrates Miss Pakistan. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: i...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Talia Cannistra, Partner at Port One Companies joins Nadia and Rob and shares her experiences in the heavily male-dominated worlds of architecture and construction, the advantages of diversity for her clients, and the role mentorship plays in helping overcome bias. Also, Nadia and Rob go early morning shopping at Walmart (and like what they see) and take a walk down Wall Street to find companies demanding greater diversity in bond issuers. Later, they check in on X-Twitter's owner and the artist...
Nov 21, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Former Paralympian powerlifter and current PhD candidate Ali Jawad joins Nadia and Rob to talk about his journey from the Olympics to founder of the accessible fitness app AccesserCise. They also discuss Microsoft's efforts to push DEI accountability throughout the organization and Goldman Sachs's disappointing representation in leadership promotions. Later our co-hosts discuss a lawsuit against NASCAR for being too woke and the deep chasm where Stephen Miller's soul should be and representation...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Nadia and Rob are joined by Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse, author of "Disrupting White Mindfulness," to break down how workplace notions of mindfulness can be problematic, how the industry generates stress, and how we can change systems to change society. They also discuss workplace retaliation for social media posts related to the Israeli-Hamas war and how return to the office mandates are driving discrimination claims for mental health reasons. Later, hear a rare "double-rave" as we celebrate the work...
Nov 07, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Nadia and Rob are joined by Kyle Samuels, Founder and CEO of executive search firm and DEI advisory firm Creative Talent Endeavors to discuss surprising executive search trends, where companies go wrong in their DEI efforts, and how he is innovating to drive value for clients. They also discuss a shift in caregiving in the US as men take on more responsibilities for elder care and how a US-China trade war is driving textile manufacturers to Central America. Later, Nadia shares her disappointment...
Oct 31, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Executive coach Farah Hussain joins Nadia and Rob to learn how language can be limiting for expressing ourselves, problematic and stifling in organizations, but vital as we look to lead organizations in difficult times. Also, they discuss a new California law that requires VC firms to report who they invest in and the disturbingly accelerating trend of people who can't afford rent living in their cars. Later Rob is excited about First Nations representation in Manitoba, Canada while Nadia lays o...
Oct 24, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Nadia and Rob welcome Health Equity and AI expert Dr. Maia Hightower to learn about how bias in AI drives healthcare inequity and how her startup, Equality AI, works to disrupt that bias. Also, Rob coaches on efforts to collect detailed demographic information and our co-hosts discuss how pay transparency laws led to discrimination lawsuits against SpaceX and efforts to lessen the sales tax burden on period product users. Later, Nadia salutes our newest woman Nobel Prize winner and Rob lays out ...
Oct 17, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Actor and comedian Aizzah Fatima stops by to talk about the theatrical release of her award-winning film, "Americanish," about the challenges of raising money from the Muslim community to make a film, and about how her early career stint at Google pushed her toward acting. Nadia and Rob also talk about how two judges in Georgia blocked the Fearless fund from extending grants to black, women entrepreneurs and about comments from two progressive CEOs on leadership in the face of anti-woke pushback...
Oct 10, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Nadia and Rob welcome wellness expert Rikimah Glymph to talk about the disconnect middle managers feel in implementing DE&I strategies, why young people are demanding more from workplaces, and why sometimes wellness looks like fried chicken (!). Also, Rob highlights growing Latino economic power and Nadia discusses repugnant market concerns in DE&I talent acquisition. Finally, Rob laments 4 more years of Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville while Nadia celebrates Beyonce. Connect with Rikima...
Oct 03, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 4
