S4 Ep 8: Giving Gifts to Others | Dionna Griffin-Irons

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Dionna Griffin-Irons! Dionna is the longtime former Director of Diversity Talent, Inclusion, and Development for the world's largest comedy theater, The Second City. A multi-faceted producer, writer-alumni, and fierce advocate for DIB, she's used her twenty-year expertise in the industry to bring transformation and results to large corporations, not for profit organizations, colleges, universities, and small companies seeking to innovate, and build inclusive teams, and/or create progressive strategies in their new anti-racism mission values. In this episode, Michael and Dionna share what they’ve gained from their many years in the DEI space including the importance of unapologetically using your voice, giving gifts to those around you, and using awareness to cultivate compassion. Additionally, Dionna reminds us all that the first step towards feeling seen by others is to see yourself.

Key Takeaways:

We’re all the same, only different
Focus on building and proactively improving community
First take care of self
Give gifts to those around you
Awareness cultivates compassion
Expect the unexpected

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Dionna’s Media Recommendations:

Toni Morrison (author)
Roxane Gay (author)

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Find Dionna’s work

Dionna’s website: https://dionnagriffinirons.com/home/

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For more of Michael’s work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay

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Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify.

Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger.

Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

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