Welcome to Inclusion Catalyst, with your hosts Mickey Desai and Julien Geiser. We bring diversity leaders to the table to hear about current issues in diversity and inclusion, deconstructing complex social justice issues to showcase the best practices in our workplaces and our communities.
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If you're passionate about making a difference and want to deepen your understanding of inclusion work and creating a safe space, Catalyst is here for you. Hosted by Niké, this podcast provides a safe and supportive space to explore socialization, self-awareness, healing, and advocating for safer spaces. Every other week, join Niké as she shares insights on how socialization shapes our views, promotes self-awareness and healing, and breaks down key DEI concepts in an easy-to-understand way. ...
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Bonus Episode: The Blue Bracelet is a RED FLAG. What you can do instead...
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In this episode of Catalyst, Niké addresses the latest election results and the rise of performative activism, like the popular blue bracelets symbolizing support. While symbols can be powerful, they’re not enough. Niké challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level actions and embrace real, consistent allyship. She provides actionable steps for…
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20: How Media Co-Opts Social Justice Language.
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In this episode, we tackle how the media has latched onto terms like "canceling" and "woke," reshaping and often misusing them for sensationalism and profit. These words, originally grounded in community awareness and accountability, are now mainstreamed in ways that can distort their intent and weaponize them against those advocating for justice a…
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19: Disrupting the Suffrage Story: Black Women’s Fight for the Vote
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a critical yet often overlooked chapter in the fight for voting rights: the contributions and unique struggles of Black women. While history books often celebrate the 19th Amendment as a victory for women, the reality for Black women was far more complicated. From Sojourner Truth and Mary Church Terrell to mode…
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SB-17 Is Changing The Nonprofit Landscape
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Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas visits the SnapCast. Dr. Fábregas is the Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina girls and their loved ones through education and emotional support. We talk about Texas State Bill-Seventeen, which is known informally as “the anti-DEI law,” shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion…
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Support the show Leave a rating and review for the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyst/id1555386162 Follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/nikeaurea/?hl=en Book A Strategy Call To Start Building out Sustainable & Inclusive Systems: https://www.nikeaurea.com/services Check Out ALL of my links: https://www.nikeaurea.com/link…
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17: Diversity is Not the End Goal...
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In this episode of Catalyst: Inclusion, Advocacy Work, and DEI for Aspiring Disruptors, Niké explores the crucial concepts of diversity and intersectionality, highlighting their differences and their importance in creating truly inclusive environments. The episode delves into intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. Intersecti…
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In this episode of Catalyst: Inclusion, Advocacy Work, and DEI for Aspiring Disruptors, we take a deep dive into the crucial differences between being racist, complicit in racism, and actively anti-racist. Understanding where we fall on this spectrum is essential for anyone committed to creating more inclusive and equitable environments. We discuss…
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In this episode of Catalyst: Inclusion, Advocacy Work, and DEI for Aspiring Disruptors, Niké delves into the phenomenon of rage baiting—the tactic used to provoke intense emotional reactions online to drive engagement or distract from significant issues. In this episode she discusses how how rage baiting operates, its impact on public discourse, an…
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Support the show Leave a rating and review for the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyst/id1555386162 Follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/nikeaurea/?hl=en Book A Strategy Call To Start Building out Sustainable & Inclusive Systems: https://www.nikeaurea.com/services Check Out ALL of my links: https://www.nikeaurea.com/link…
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In this episode of Catalyst: Inclusion, Advocacy Work, and DEI for Aspiring Disruptors, we explore the diverse ways we disrupt and show up for social change. Join Niké as she breaks down the Disruptor Quiz, revealing how Advocates, Educators, Connectors, Supporters, and Ignitors each play a role in advocacy and social change. Discover practical tip…
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12: Prejudice vs. Racism: Why the Difference Matters
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Join me for the last episode of Season 2!! Thank you so much disruptor for a great season and I cannot wait for the new things coming the CATALYST way. Here's the quiz: https://nikeaurea.ck.page/b83b39167c Follow @nikeaurea on IG for any updates about the podcast. Want to be a guest for next season? Fill out the form: https://www.nikeaurea.com/podc…
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Welcome to Catalyst, hosted by Nike Aurea. In this eye-opening episode, "Disrupting Cult Culture," we dive deep into the presence of cult-like behavior in our everyday lives. From the pervasive influence of social media to the manipulative dynamics within the workplace, we uncover how these environments subtly mirror the characteristics of cults. J…
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Inclusing In Gaming, with Karla Copp
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Carla Kopp is a game Designer, Developer, and Publisher. Her company is Weird Giraffe Games. Mickey talks with Carla to scratch the surface of diversity and inclusion in the gaming and game development world. Carla believes the content of games can change the world. We discuss how to make the game development world more accessible to everyone, and …
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Join me in this episode as we delve into the nuanced distinctions between race and ethnicity. Together, we'll explore what race means, how it is perceived and categorized, and contrast it with the concept of ethnicity, which encompasses cultural identity and heritage. We'll break down the definitions, examine historical contexts, and discuss the si…
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Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens
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[This episode was originally published as part of the Nonprofit SnapCast.] Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit board consultant and certified leadership coach. She is the Principal and CEO of The Board Pro. We talk about Board Recruiting with an eye on Diversity and Equity. Changing beliefs, behaviors, and practices related to b…
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9: Disrupting Productivity Culture
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In this episode of Catalyst, we dissect the notion of disrupting productivity culture Listen now on your favorite platform! Leave a rating and review for the podcast! Apple Podcasts Follow me on IG at NikeAurea Book A Strategy Call To Start Building out Sustainable & Inclusive Systems: Book Now Check Out ALL of my links: Links Want me as a guest on…
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Back with my manifestation episode, even though its 5 months late! Better later than never :) Join me for a personal episode this Friday where I share about my manifestations for the next year! 🧿❤️✨ Support the show Leave a rating and review for the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyst/id1555386162 Follow me on IG at https://www.…
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In this episode of Catalyst, we dissect the notion of disrupting "goodness." Often hailed as a universal virtue, "goodness" can conceal complexities that hinder empowerment. Join me as we unravel the layers of this societal construct, exploring its cultural reinforcement, hidden drawbacks, and challenge the concept of "goodness" and who it really s…
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In this episode, we delved into the Youthforia scandal, where the makeup company faced backlash for releasing what many dubbed "tar in a bottle" — a foundation shade lacking in diversity and representation. Throughout the discussion, we explored the systemic issues underlying Youthforia's misstep and the historical context of shade inclusivity. Nik…
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In this episode of Catalyst, we delve into the concept of disrupting niceness. Often perceived as a virtue, niceness can sometimes hinder progress by prioritizing avoidance of conflict over authenticity. We explore the cultural pressures that reinforce niceness, its negative implications, and strategies for disrupting it. Listen now on your favorit…
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4: The Origins of Starseeds 👀 with Tess Traynor
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Hi Lovely! Join Tess Traynor and I on this episode talking about the origins of Starseeds and why we should always use our discernment. Connect with Tess here: IG- https://instagram.com/spellbindingg?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ== Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everyday-witch-the-podcast/id1637135686 Leave a rating and review for the podca…
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3: Intuitive Insights on "Who TF Did I Marry" and Discernment
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On Today's episode we are live reacting to the TikTok Series "Who TF did I Marry?" by ReesaTeesa. Get the tea, the summary and our takes on using discernment but also have empathy. Welcome to "Intuitive Insights," a thought-provoking podcast series where we explore the intersection of intuition and pop culture events. Join us on an enlightening jou…
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2: Spiritual Activism With Rachel Ricketts
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Rachel Ricketts (s/her/s) is an author, afrofuturist & activist. She is a global disruptor, mystic, media consultant and author of the international bestselling book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy. As a racial justice leader, spiritual activist and collective mirror, she supports individuals and organiza…
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The beginning of the year, I spoke 2023 into existence! Join me as I react to what I wanted to manifest and see if I was able to do it 👀 Be a part of my membership community Ignite ✨ https://www.nikeaurea.com/ignite Get access to my free but AMAZING Workshop 👀 https://nikeaurea.ck.page/sustainableandinclusiveworkshop Leave a rating and review for t…
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Disability Empathy and Access featuring Lori Frisher
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Today on the show, guest host Josh Miller of Josh Miller Ventures and IDEAS xLab talks to Lori Frisher as part of his Uncovering Your Value series. Frisher is a leader, an advocate, an entrepreneur, an athlete, a two-time cancer survivor, and a public speaker who dares to dream beyond her present circumstances to discover what is possible. She was …
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Standing in our “No” featuring Marija Abney
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Today on the show, guest host Josh Miller of Josh Miller Ventures and IDEAS xLab talks to Marija Abney as part of his Uncovering Your Value series. Abney is a community organizer, the arts curator at The Soapbox Presents, a Broadway performer and actress having starred in movies including both Black Panther films and Avengers: Infinity War and Aven…
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Covering at Work and Uncovering Your Value
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Today on the show, queer changemaker and public speaker Josh Miller kicks off a multi-part series on the topic of covering: downplaying, hiding or filtering parts of ourselves at work, with different social groups, at school and with family. Miller believes that being visible can shift culture, and that sharing our stories can be the catalyst that …
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Today on the show, Julien speaks with Richard Mireles, the Director of Communications at the Oakland-based non-profit CROP Organization. CROP stands for Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs and their mission is to reimagine reentry (for justice-involved folks) through a holistic, human-centered approach to advocacy, housing, and skill de…
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Veterans & Higher Ed (Pt. 2): Perspectives on Navigating the Transition to College as a Student Veteran
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Join LeNaya Hezel, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) as she chats with three alumni of the WSP program, Army veteran Chris Twigg, Navy veteran Desaree Edwards, and Marine Corps veteran Jessica Nelson. In this episode, they’ll discuss life after military service, the role higher education plays in transiti…
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Veterans & Higher Ed (Pt. 1): Why Supporting Military Students Requires an Inclusive Strategy
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Join LeNaya Hezel, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) as she chats with WSP’s director of education, Dr. Cassie Sanchez, about how the WSP program supports transitioning service members in their pursuit of higher education by meeting the nontraditional student veteran community “where they are.” The two al…
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A Skills-First Mindset: Connecting Black Talent to Family-Sustaining Jobs
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Today on the show, Julien speaks with Maurice Jones, the CEO of the non-profit OneTen. OneTen is a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies who are coming together to upskill, hire, and promote one million Black Americans over the next 10 years who do not yet have a four-year degree into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities fo…
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Today on the show, Julien speaks with Alana Beard. A philanthropist and entrepreneur, Alana utilizes the power of business and sports to shift how women and girls experience opportunities. She is the Founder of Transition Play, a talent firm that specializes in helping women athletes live prolific lives across their personal, professional, and publ…
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Addressing Youth Mental Health: A Grassroots Approach
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Today on the show, Julien speaks with Ashanti Branch. Ashanti is a key-note speaker, advisor to the US Surgeon General, a Fulbright Fellow and 4x TedX Speaker. His work with youth has been featured at SXSW, on CNN with Lisa Ling, on the Kelly Clarkson Show, and in the documentary about American masculinity 'The Mask You Live In', which premiered at…
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Sunset Racism: A White Anti-Racist’s Take
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Today on the show, Julien speaks with Jamey Harvey. Jamey is a technologist and white guy from Washington DC who in 1999, with a collective of multi-racial friends, founded the 2020 Project. Their goal and commitment to one another was to be accountable to each other for pursuing the end of racism in the United States by the year 2020. Though the g…
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Financial Equity & Inclusion with Sid Pailla
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Today on the Inclusion Catalyst, Julien is joined by Sid Pailla, Founder and CEO of Sunny Day Fund, a fintech and financial inclusion company that wants to achieve financial security with dignity for 142 million American workers. They are revolutionizing the way that Americans save for emergencies and support employers in establishing financial sec…
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Today on the show, Julien is joined by James and Krista White, the father and daughter team behind the book Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World (Harvard Review Press). Their book is based on the indisputable premise that every leader must be anti-racist, actively seeking opportunities to create more …
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Cultural Humility and Third-Culture Kids
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Julien and Ruchika Tulshyan discuss their shared experience of being third-culture kids and how that relates to the importance of cultural humility in the workplace. Adults and children who qualify as third-culture have a unique and sometimes incomplete experience of cultural identity formation. While they might struggle with feeling a sense of tru…
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The Evolution Of DEI In America and The Workplace
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Today on the show, Julien and Bill Hawthorne discuss the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion in America and in the workplace. In recent years, the rise of the #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, #StopAAPIHate movements have forced Americans to reflect on the persistent social injustices in our country. The harsh and bitter truths of these inequiti…
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Avoiding Religious Bias In The Workplace
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Today on the show, Julien and Rahimeh Ramezany discuss and deconstruct the bias and lack of inclusivity that Muslim Americans experience. Together, they’ll explore and give context to the issues that marginalized religious groups face, identify ways to ensure more equitable access for Muslim Americans in predominantly non-Muslim spaces, and discuss…
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Today on the show, we discuss and celebrate the beauty and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of recent decisions made by the Supreme Court, I sit down with a prolific author, change-maker, and advocate of the queer community to discuss issues that affect the trans community. We’re excited to welcome to the show Lily Zheng (they/them…
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Today on the show, we’re discussing male allyship and exploring some of the common deflections we hear from men that keep them from getting into the game. We’re excited to welcome back to the show, Dave Smith, co-author of the book, Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace and an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Ca…
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We are excited to have Greg Gale, the creator of the DEI Global Fundamentals and Leading at Liberty Mutual, which ran for 5,000 US managers and 2,000 managers globally. For over 25 years, Gale has held DEI leadership positions in Fortune 100 companies and non-profit organizations and implemented DEI solutions throughout the US and globally. He is s…
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How to Become and Advocate for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity
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Welcome to our discussion on being an advocate for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity. I am James Connor, Fractional CTO and Co-Founder of FlexibleSites. Join us as we talk with Lauren Tucker, Founder of Do What Matters and Garry Johnson, Founder of Bison Venture Partners. Be prepared to dive into the following: How we each became involved in DEI What…
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Navigating the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work of BGCMA, with David Jernigan
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Shared from the Nonprofit SnapCast archives: David Jernigan is the President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA). For many companies and organizations, the past year has provoked critical conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and inspired many to take necessary steps to address systemic racism. While the…
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Disruptor In Residence, with Robert Baker
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Today on the show, we’re excited to have Robert Baker, the CEO of Potentia Talent Consulting Limited. There, Rob advises several companies on their approach to the D&I market. Rob has over 4 decades of disrupting the work culture for the betterment of historically disadvantaged employees. Prior to starting Potentia Talent Consulting Limited, Rob wa…
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On today’s first episode of a four-part miniseries, Chuck Shelton of Greatheart Consulting speaks with Mita Mallick, a corporate change-maker and the current head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta. Mita is a top LinkedIn voice of 2020 and the proud co-host of the Brown Table Talk Podcast with Dee C. Marshall. In addition, she has led brandi…
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I Don't Need A Title To Go To Work
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Mickey visits with former Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Kirsten Elise Dunn to talk briefly about the mayoral race, and freedom from candidacy. Kirsten will continue to work to heal the city. Find more about her upcoming FREE seminar for all business owners: Recession-Proof Your Business: https://kirstendunnformayor.com/events/ Inclusion Catalyst invite…
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Intentional Disinvestment Requires Intentional Investment, with L. Brian Jenkins
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This episode originally aired as a Nonprofit SnapCast episode in August of 2021. Brian Jenkins has impacted thousands of youth and adults through his nonprofit, Entrenuity. Founded in 1999, Entrenuity began with direct youth services in entrepreneurship education and then expanded to include adult entrepreneurs and returning citizens, as well as tr…
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Jacquie Abram Shares her Personal Story Dealing with Systemic Racism in the Workplace
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Jacquie Abram had a career in higher education that she was very good at & that she enjoyed. A career that paid her an income, which as a single mother of two girls was the only income, that allowed her to not only provide for her family, but also pay her bills. A career that spanned nearly two decades & by any measure should’ve been a successful c…
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Are you our next guest host? Thank you for your interest in the Inclusion Catalyst podcast. With your help we will continue to publish high-quality podcasts for people interested in Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice topics. But we want to be clear: Inclusion Catalyst is not looking for guests. We have changed our production focus and we ARE loo…
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