DEI After 5 with Sacha

In this episode, Sacha Thompson discusses the importance of including the disability community in conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is joined by Dr. MJ McConner who shares insights on the need for organizations to prioritize disability inclusion. Dr. MJ highlights the lack of attention given to disabilities in the workplace and offers suggestions for creating a more inclusive environment. Tune in to learn more about the importance of disability inclusion in DEI efforts.

In this episode, Sacha Thompson welcomes guest Loren Rosario Maldonado, CEO and founder of Cultura Inc., to discuss the importance of people managers and leaders in creating inclusive cultures within organizations. Loren shares her expertise in leadership and how she got into this work after years of experience in global multinationals. Tune in to learn about the role of cultural intelligence in building psychologically safe workspaces and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In this episode Sacha discusses the importance of taking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the next level, beyond just internal employee initiatives. She is joined by Jessica Bantam, a DEI and interior design consultant, who shares insights from her book "Design for Identity." They explore the significance of incorporating conversations about cultural identity into the design process, both with customers and among design teams.

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In this episode, Sacha sits down with Chris Hooten to discuss the importance of understanding one's identities and their impact on how individuals show up in different spaces. They cover the challenges of discussing these intersections, particularly within the BIPOC community, and focuses on emphasizing the need for inclusive conversations and breaking ancestral ties to move forward.

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha Thompson speaks with therapist and DEI practitioner, Rorri Geller-Mohamed, about navigating emotions in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. They discuss the passion that drives individuals in this field, as well as the fear, anxiety, and frustration that can slow down progress. Rory shares insights on blending clinical social work and DEI, and offers strategies for building leadership and managing emotions in this important work. Tune in to gain valuable insights and tools for overcoming obstacles in the DEI space.

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha Thompson speaks with Danette Buie, founder of Thrive Limitlessly, about getting into "good trouble" in diversity, equity, and inclusion. They discuss the importance of questioning authority and pushing the envelope to effect change, whether in one's personal life or the workplace. Buie shares her experiences transitioning from education to the tech sector and advises individuals and businesses interested in investing in DEI initiatives.

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha Thompson dives into the topic of women's leadership development and growth in corporate spaces. She discusses the industry's current state, the challenges women face in climbing the ranks, and the importance of sponsorship and allyship in promoting success. Joined by industry expert Angel Henry, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives on the topic. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of women in leadership roles in corporate America.

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha Thompson talks about the importance of community and how it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is joined by Dr. Hayley Haywood, who shares her experiences and insights on the topic, including the challenges Black women face in the workforce and the power of entrepreneurship. Listeners will learn about the impact of formative experiences on career trajectories and the need for a holistic approach to creating inclusive cultures.

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Expanding the conversation on mentorship, Sacha chats with Sandra Hunter about the role of the mentor in the development of early career women, how internal mentorship can support the succession planning process, and how mentorship can lead to building more inclusive cultures and work environments.

During this conversation, Sacha chats with Dr. Claire Green-Forde about the importance of mental health beyond awareness in the workplace, the impacts of toxic workplaces on racialized bodies, and the responsibilities of culturally responsive collective care.

In this episode, Sacha sits down with Steff Gallante to discuss what self-care is, how we can find what works for us, and the key to being consistent in our self-care practices.

Sacha discusses the future of leadership with guest Tara Jaye Frank. In this conversation, they unpack the skills required for 21st-century inclusive leadership, the need for capacity building, and the daily behaviors of inclusive leaders.

In this discussion, Sacha chats with Sharon Hurley Hall on creating equality in the workplace and the impact of colonialism on Caribbean culture.

In this conversation with Prasanna Ranganathan, Sacha and Prasanna discuss the importance of storytelling, whose stories are not being told, authentic vs. performative storytelling, and the power of intentionality in inclusive storytelling.

In this episode, Sacha chats with Candis Welch about the segregation of #identities in #dei efforts, how to communicate with people with #disabilities, and how they can best serve employees with intersectional identities.

Sacha sits down with Zenica Chatman to discuss the importance of DEI training for HR professionals particularly around race and addressing race-based microaggressions in the workplace.

In this discussion, Sacha chats with therapist Dr. Donna Oriowo about supremacy's impact on the global majority, ways to build a practice of freedom as it relates to power, and the importance of finding a community.

Sacha chats with Abbiola Ballah on practicing diversity, equity,and inclusion with a global lens and the importance of unpacking our biases and challenges as DEI practitioners. 

During this conversation, Sacha chat with Jaime Brown on the importance of #supplierdiversity , how it can impact the greater #community and ways individuals can create their own supplier diversity programs.

Sacha chats with Yalonda Brown on the value and benefits of mentorship within an organization.

Sacha revisits her tech background and the importance of DEI in the venture capital area with guest Brooke Daniels.  In this episode, they discuss the challenges that Black and Brown founders face, what they can do to get their idea off the ground and ways to get access to capital and business credit.

In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Practitioner Yeong Cheng about the continuous learning journey of practitioners, the oppression Olympics, and harm reduction in DEI.

Sacha sits with Martine Kalaw to discuss where DEI should sit in the organization and the manager's role in supporting and uplifting DEI in the workplace.

In this episode, Sacha chat with Benjamin McCall about the future of DEI and what organizations need to do to shift moments into movements by building the proper walls to support the DEI foundation and framework.

Sacha sits down with I. David Daniels to discuss the psychosocial hazards that occur in the workplace. In this conversation, they unpack the behavior hazards often discussed but rarely mitigated that impact our experiences such as bullying and role ambiguity.

Sacha sits down with Amikaeyla Gaston and Unique Holland to discuss restorative justice for organizations, the importance of healing when harm is caused in the workplace, and the impact of activation through the arts.

In this episode, Sacha sits down with consultant Desiree Morton to discuss the importance of focusing on equity in DEI efforts, resource distribution, and unpacking power dynamics.

Sacha chats with consultant Rahimeh Ramazany about including religion as a part of DEI efforts, understanding religious beliefs, and creating places and spaces for people to learn and practice their faiths in inclusive environments.

In this episode, Sacha sits down with Sunny Myers to discuss what organizations can do to support their employees and #indigenous communities throughout the year. We discuss intentional outreach, the importance of #partnerships, and explore #reparations. 

Sacha speaks to licensed psychotherapist, Erica Reed about trauma and  its impact on our lives, understanding how it shows up for DEI  practitioners, and what workplace wellness and boundary setting can look like. 

In this episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with burnout coach, Marv  Curtis.  They discuss how to understand and manage emotions as an  empath, the importance of listening to your intuition, and how to identify your inner critic.  Marv also takes you through an exercise to  start the process of bringing healing energy into your body.

In this episode, Sacha chats with Brittany Hale on the challenges of operating #diversity #equity and #inclusion through a lens of #compliance, the opportunities that come with shifting to a #growthmindset, and how legal teams can support #dei efforts within their organizations.

Sacha sits down with consultant and author, Jim Morris to discuss the impact of the Presidential Order on restricting DEI language, White shame and trauma, and his book "Gaslights and Dog Whistles: Standing Up For Facts Over Fiction in a Fearful and Divided World"

In this episode, Sacha chats with Jennifer Arnau and Dia Harris, two experienced #recruiters on the importance of embedding #dei practices in all aspects of recruiting - attraction, retention, and promotion.

In this episode of DEI After 5, Tara and I discuss the differences between #coaching and #consulting  (because they aren't the same!) and the future of #dei.

In this week's episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Dr. Shaunna  Payne Gold about the connections and disconnections between #dei and  #hr.

In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Janice Gassam Asare discuss the next phase of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations and corporations.  They discuss the reimagining of professionalism,  how tokenism plays out in DEI work, and moving beyond educational workshops.

In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI practitioner and Founder of  Variety Pack, Frank Starling.  They discuss the challenges facing #dei practitioners in the UK and Europe - including classism, the link between allyship, psychological safety, and intersectionality, as well as how to support organizations as they move from awareness to action.

In this episode, Sacha and her guest, Brittany Janay Harris discuss the journey of doing internal work, providing space for self-reflection and growth as DEI practitioners, and understanding your legacy.

In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Nika discuss what it means to be an intentional inclusionist, how current systems can impede the process,  and how to reshift the narrative to meet company-wide #DEI goals.

In this episode, Sacha chats with Karen Fleshman about how organizations can prepare themselves to support women of color, the role white women play in inclusion efforts, and the impact of white women's tears in corporate spaces.

Sacha and her guest consultant Ashanti Bentil-Dhue discuss the movement  toward standards and structure across the DEI industry, the need to move  from education to transformation, and ethics in DEI.

In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Aparna Rae about decolonizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate spaces, the importance of accountability and allyship, and the exploitation of employee resource groups.

In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Kim Crowder on the need for organizations to support DEI practitioners, the role of all aspects of the business in creating an environment of inclusion, and moving beyond checking the box on diversity in the workplace.