Amber Cabral is an entrepreneur, podcaster, TEDx speaker and a best-selling author. In this episode, Amber discusses her decision to step out into entrepreneurship after six years at Walmart, her inspiration for creating her podcast, "Guilty Privilege," and her motivation to write the conversation-sparking book, "Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture." She shares the secret to maintaining momentum in the DEI space, tips on pursuing professional happiness and so much more.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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Coco Brown is a four-time founder, board member and authority on modern leadership. As founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, Coco seeks to empower women professionals with the tools, strategies and network to grow, thrive and lead. She shares her perspective on technology roadmap, fundraising, sponsorship and embracing the gifts that come with age and experience. 

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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Tony Martignetti was sitting in the boardroom when he realized he just couldn't do it anymore. After over 30 years in the corporate world, he stood up and announced his resignation right there, and he hasn't looked back.

Today, Tony's a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host and speaker, and he's answering his calling to change how leaders show up and connect with others. Tune in to learn about his keys to connection, including storytelling, emotional courage, and self-awareness, and hear how knowing ourselves can help us have a more meaningful impact on others.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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Growing up in rural North Carolina, people would always ask Jess Jolley, "What are you?" or "What are you mixed with?"  In the South, you were either white, Black, or other, and as a light-skinned Black person, that wasn't always easy. And as Jess would discover by looking into historical records, race is not a binary construct.

Jess Jolley is the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Pendo.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.  For sponsorship options, email info@earfluence.com.

When Elaine Montilla came to the United States from the Dominican Republic to attend college, she barely understood English and struggled to fit in. Today, she's the CIO of The Graduate Center at City University of New York, Founder of 5xminority, and member of the Forbes Technology Council. Tune in to hear how she forged her path to technology leader and what advice she has for other underrepresented people who want to get into tech.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.  For sponsorship options, email info@earfluence.com.

Season 5 of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is coming soon, but until then, take a listen to another podcast that Jackie Ferguson hosts, Executive Women's Day from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
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According to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Segment CFO of Government Markets Dr. Endya Perry, "You can close that window and you can close every door in this place, but it's not going to stop me because my dreams are too big to be contained in one building. You didn't create me. So you can't confine me. You didn't design me. So you can't deny me."

Powerful message from Dr. Perry, who today is joined by fellow Blue Cross NC executive Reagan Greene Pruitt, Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement. Together, they discuss the culture at Blue Cross NC that empowers women to thrive in leadership.

The Executive Women’s Day event, where leaders of today and tomorrow gathered to engage in meaningful dialogue, was held on October 12, 2021. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is proud to share insights from the keynote speakers and panelists on business perspectives, best practices, and the inclusion and empowerment of women in the workplace.

The Executive Women's Day Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement co-founder Jackie Ferguson, and is produced by Earfluence.

Season 5 is almost here, but we wanted to give you some highlights from season 4 of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox! In this episode, you'll hear clips from:

Fishbowl Live: Recruiting Diverse Talent, with Bree Sarlati and Lauren McDonald
Intentional Allyship and Diversity in Design with Dwell with Dignity’s Ashley Sharp
Are you Diversity Resistant, Inclusive AF, or Somewhere in the Middle? with Jen O’Ryan from Double Tall Consulting
Controversy and Racism at the Olympics, with Dr. Bob Batchelor
Transgender Activist Precious Brady-Davis: “I Have Always Been Me”
Inclusion and Representation in Law Enforcement, with Major Derri Stormer
Discovering Your Purpose with Charlene Wheeless
Ally Up: Di Ciruolo’s Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams
Vickie Gibbs on Promoting Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Personality tests and leading teams, with Tilt 365’s Pam Boney
Diversity and Inclusion in Sports, with PGA of America’s Sandy Cross

With 28,000 PGA professionals and over 2 million jobs in golf, PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy Cross has a lot in her plate, and as she puts it, a "workforce diversification challenge," with a workforce that's "a little bit homogenous, from a demographic perspective." Sandy recognizes that "we have to evolve the composition of that workforce if they're going to attract Americans diverse consumer to play the game."  How will the PGA of America accomplish this?  Tune in to today's Diversity Beyond the Checkbox Podcast.

"Who We Are" original song and music video by The Diversity Movement.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.  For sponsorship options, email info@earfluence.com.

With different backgrounds, experiences, and personalities, how can we lead teams effectively?

In her first career, Pam Boney worked her way up in the hospitality industry and eventually became Senior Vice President of a large chain of hotels. Through the various personalities on her teams and in leadership, she started to notice that many in leadership didn’t have the tools to utilize their strengths and weaknesses to maximize the growth of their teams.  So for her second career, Pam developed Tilt 365, a “wicked fast self-assessment with modern, relevant language to discover your most natural character strengths and not only what you do but why you do it.”

"Who We Are" original song and music video by The Diversity Movement.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.  For sponsorship options, email info@earfluence.com.

Vickie Gibbs is passionate about changing the way we look at entrepreneurship and venture capital.  As a veteran of both, Vickie knows that "being an entrepreneur is not a solo sport" and creative cultures of inclusion from the ground up is imperative to the long-term success of startups.

"Who We Are" original song and music video by The Diversity Movement.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Having grown up in foster care, Di Ciruolo knows what it's like to feel left out. And she's made it her life's mission to foster inclusivity in the workplace. With her new book, Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams, Di is hoping that people will get off the sidelines and into the DEI conversation.

Di Ciruolo Consulting
Ally Up: The Definitive Guide to Building More Inclusive, Innovative, and Productive Teams, by Di Ciruolo

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Charlene Wheeless is a recovering c-suite executive who is unapologetically authentic. When she started immersing herself in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversations, she heard so many excuses for why corporations were failing at DEI, including the "we have a pipeline issue" rationale.  That wasn't going to fly with Charlene.

Charlene on Linkedin

Charlene's book, You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Derri Stormer is a Major on the Wake Forest University Police Department as well as the founder and president of Stomer and Associates Consulting. As a Black woman in law enforcement, she has felt microaggressions, has broken through stereotypes, and has risen through the ranks.

"It's one thing to be in the room, but it's also another to be heard while you're sitting at the room." Tune in to hear what she has to say.

If you're interested in consulting from Major Stormer, contact her at contact@stormerandassociates.com.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Fiona Lloyd, the global brand president of Carat and Executive Sponsor of Social Impact at Dentsu Media, shares her multifaceted roles and the importance of mental health and wellness in the workplace. Lloyd emphasizes the significance of authenticity, sharing that living as your authentic self, being true to your values, and operating and interacting with people in a way that is true to the core of who you are, then you're naturally going be happy in your work. She also discusses the challenges of managing burnout and the steps organizations can take to support their employees' well-being, including creating a safe space for open conversations and addressing issues such as menopause in the workplace.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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This show is proud to be a part of The Living Corporate Network and to be produced by Earfluence.

You may know Precious Brady-Davis as the first transgender woman who appeared on Say Yes to the Dress. You may have heard that Precious and her husband Myles, who's also transgender, gave birth to a now 19 month old daughter.  Today, Precious gives us the inside scoop on her experiences growing up in rural Nebraska, her courage to transition, and becoming an inspiration to so many who don't want to be afraid to be themselves.

"I Have Always Been Me: A Memoir", by Precious Brady-Davis

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

The Diversity Movement's Jackie Ferguson and Bob Batchelor discuss controversy and racism at the Olympics, touching on Sha'Carri Richardson, the ban on Afro swim caps, and Allyson Felix versus Nike.

Full episode video LIVE at the Earfluence studio in downtown Raleigh

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Jen O'Ryan was in tech for 20 years, but she started to realize that she wanted to do something to give back to the community. She wanted to help companies move from really good intentions and really good ideas - and having no idea where to start - to actual results. So like so many in diversity and inclusion work, she became an accidental expert.

Jen O'Ryan on Linkedin
Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts, by Jen O'Ryan

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Growing up in a multi-cultural household and having diverse experiences shape her life, Ashley Sharp was shocked to find that artwork wasn't very diverse and was made pretty much for the elite - and that didn't sit well with her.  Now as executive director of Dwell with Dignity, Ashley is trying to end poverty and homelessness through design.

Ashley Sharp on Linkedin

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Jackie Ferguson hosted a live episode of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox on Fishbowl Live, and it was all about how bias in recruiting can start even before your interview process, plus strategies to recruit and retain diverse top talent from recruiting experts Bree Sarlati, CEO of Peak Performers, and Lauren McDonald, CEO of Intuition Co-Op.

Fishbowl is where professionals go to connect and talk in a new era of remote work. Choose from thousands of Industry, Community or Company Bowls (Groups) to have honest conversations with other verified professionals that are working in roles and industries similar to your own.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Karyn Twaronite is responsible for maximizing the diversity of Ernst & Young professionals across the globe by enhancing their inclusive culture. Today she talks about how her DEI career got started (and how it almost didn't), her experiences of being the only one in the room, and how she thinks about DEI culture from a global perspective.

Karyn on Linkedin | twitter

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Season 4 is almost here, but we wanted to give you some highlights from season 3 of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox!  In this episode, you'll hear from the following episodes:

Eliminating Multicultural Marketing, with Nichelle Pace
How to be a better leader in a diverse workplace, with Dr Steve Yacovelli, “The Gay Leadership Dude”
It’s OK to be Not OK at Work, with Alissa Carpenter
How to create a Transgender and Non-Binary inclusive culture, with Jake Rostovsky
Invisible Illness at Work, with Chronically Capable’s Hannah Olson
If Diversity is our Strength, Inclusion is our Superpower
Empowering Women to Financial Freedom with Sandra Stowe
How Disability Inclusion Has Built the 321 Coffee Community
Diversity Challenges in the Housing Industry, with Homebridge Financial’s Brian “Woody” White


Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Season 4 is almost here, but we wanted to give you some highlights from season 2 of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox!  In this episode, you'll hear from the following episodes:

Ask a Baby Boomer (Anson Dorrance) / Ask a Millennial (Candace Cooper)
Entrepreneur Gabi Angelini on Gabi’s Grounds, Life with Down Syndrome, and Inspiring So Many
Unconscious Bias in Early Childhood Education, with Kate Goodwin and Kate Jordan-Downs
Gender Inequality and Code Switching in Sales, with NAWSP President Cynthia Barnes
Ask a Christian / Ask an Atheist
Generational Diversity and Led Languages, with Raven Solomon
Ask a Black Guy / Ask a White Guy, Part 2
Solving Underrepresentation in Children’s Literature, with Mike Vaggalis of Keepsake Tales
Unchecking the Gender Box, Unconscious Bias, and Allyship with Julie Kratz
Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, with Bernadette Smith

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Introducing Winning with Diversity on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

How can you build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture from the ground up?  The Diversity Movement's Head of Content Jackie Ferguson discusses hiring practices, resume review, and when culture veers in the wrong direction.

JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR, Thursday June 3rd at 12PM EST, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado.  And please donate any amount to the Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund.

Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham, and is a production of Earfluence.

Nichelle Pace has been producing high level marketing campaigns for 20+ years, pairing her client brands with artists such as The Roots, Sway, LL Cool J, John Legend, and Marlon Wayans. Today Nichelle talks about the challenge and responsibility of being a Black woman in advertising, eliminating the notion of multicultural marketing, and why mentorship is so important to her now.

Brand Enchanting
Culture Niche Podcast

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Marketing professional Karen Baker shares her story of starting her own company at just 24 years old to leading the social impact practice at Boathouse Group and how family legacy of civil rights activism has deeply influenced her approach to business, underscoring the need for inclusive representation in the industry. With her wealth of experience working with renowned brands like BET and Puma, Baker offers invaluable advice for young marketing professionals, urging them to network, gain practical experience, and embrace the lessons learned from potential failures.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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This show is proud to be a part of The Living Corporate Network and to be produced by Earfluence.

Dr Steve Yacovelli, aka "The Gay Leadership Dude", literally wrote the book on leadership in a diverse workplace - "Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of Their Jungle".  Today, Jackie and Steve talk about his experience leading multi-cultural teams on Disney Cruises, the Pulse Massacre and how that brought his hometown Orlando together, and the 5 layers of diversity.

MOP+SAM, Inclusive Language to Beat Silent Collusion

Top Dog Learning Group

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

With a worldwide pandemic, divisive politics, social injustice, and even the stress of our everyday lives, the heaviness of it all can make it impossible to bring our whole selves to work. It's exhausting to put on a happy face on all the zoom calls. But according to Alissa Carpenter, Everything's Not OK and That's OK.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

In our DEI work, employers say they don't have access or experience with people from the trans community - so they simply avoid conversations as to not offend. But in doing that, it makes people feel excluded and unwelcomed. So what should companies do?  We asked trans advocate Jake Rostovsky.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

At 20, Hannah Olson was diagnosed with chronic Lyme Disease. At 21, she graduated from Boston University and moved to DC for her first job.  At 22, she was forced to leave her job because her employer didn't understand or accept her chronic condition that forced her to be hooked up to IVs 8 hours a day.  Hannah knew she wasn't the only one - so she decided to fight back - by forming Chronically Capable.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Michael Bach founded the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion in 2012 because he saw that there were minority groups who felt completely unrepresented, and they didn't know where to turn - so Michael created a place for them. Fast forward 9 years later, and the CCDI has 360 employer partners and over 2,000 clients.  Find out why he says that diversity is our strength, but inclusion is our superpower.

Michael Bach's Book: Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right
Talking to Canadians Podcast

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

In September 2020, Donald Trump issued an executive order that banned the federal government - plus its contractors and subcontractors - from offering and participating in diversity training on racial and gender bias.  The next few months were filled with cancellations, stalled conversations, confusion, and lawsuits. But fortunately, on his first day as President, Joe Biden reversed the order. On today's episode, The Diversity Movement VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham unpacks what happened and what it means to diversity training.

On the episode, Shelly mentions TDM's new learning portal, which is available in beta - for free - at Portal.TheDiversityMovement.com.

This episode of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jason Gillikin. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Sandra Stowe is the founder and owner of White Owl Financial Advisors LLC, an independent financial organization based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Over the last 15 years, Sandra has built financial technology solutions for investment banks, wealth management, and asset management institutions, and she is passionate about ensuring that women are financially empowered. On today's episode, we uncover her why.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Lindsay Wrege is the founder of 321 Coffee, a non-profit coffee shop staffed by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  By employing and empowering baristas and roasters with autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental challenges, Lindsay has created a unique and powerful community at 321.  Along with Sophie Pacyna, one of the roasters, Lindsay talks about their mission and why all employers should consider disability inclusion.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Brian "Woody" White has seen it all in his 35 year technology executive career - overt racism, sabotage, unconscious bias, being the only one in the room, and more. He now brings his leadership, experience, and advice to his new role - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Office at Homebridge Financial Services.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the latest webinars and other DEI content, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Kurt Merriweather, who’s the head of product and partnerships at The Diversity Movement, had a chance to talk with renowned author, professor, investor, and management consultant Geoffrey Moore about how diversity and technology has changed the way we do business in 2020.

Geoffrey isn’t exactly who you would picture to be a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, but as an organizational theorist, he knows,  “You need to connect with a diverse world in order to be successful. If we can't find ways to connect our enterprise to it, then we're going to be marginal.”

Geoffrey's books including Zone to Win.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Kellie Walenciak, the Global Head of Marketing and Communications for Televerde, is sharing the story of how the company was founded in an Arizona women's prison to provide job training and employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Televerde's unique approach has resulted in a remarkable 5.4% recidivism rate, far below the national average, and has helped countless women and their families break the cycle of incarceration. In this episode, learn about Televerde's commitment to second chances and how they empower those who have faced adversity.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

Check out exclusive bonus content on BeyondtheCheckbox.com!

This show is proud to be a part of The Living Corporate Network and to be produced by Earfluence.

On August 27th, 2020, Jackie Ferguson, host of this podcast and head of content at The Diversity Movement, hosted a virtual privilege walk which had such an impact on the almost 150 attendees, and on the panelists as well.  

On this episode, Jackie explains what a privilege walk is and we share a small sample of the experience from that day.  Briefly, Jackie asked 41 questions based on privilege, and here we’re sharing just a few of those. And then after the walk, 4 panelists came on to talk about their scores and experiences with privilege throughout their lives.  So if you’re listening to this, and you’d like to schedule a virtual walk for your company or team, be sure to contact TheDiversityMovement.com. 

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers are often perceived as out of touch, low tech, and often closed minded.  Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials are typically described as entitled, flighty, and selfish. Are these fair stereotypes?  What can we do to bridge communication between Baby Boomers, Millennials, and all generations?

Our guests today are Anson Dorrance, 22-time national champion as the women's soccer coach at UNC, and Candace Cooper, sports media professional.  And you won't want to miss their perspectives on generational stereotypes, what shaped their views, advice they would give to other generations, and what social media platforms they use most often.

Anson Dorrance, Vision of a Champion Podcast and Audiobook (coming soon)
Candace Cooper is the host of Locked on Tar Heels and producer of Guess the Guest Live

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Gabi Angelini is an entrepreneur, author, and all-around inspiration who has appeared on ABC Nightline, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and has been featured on countless local news and radio shows. Gabi has Down Syndrome. Along with her mother Mary, Gabi runs Gabi's Grounds Coffee. Today on the show, Gabi and Mary talk about how Gabi's Grounds got off the ground, the challenges of Down Syndrome, why people with special needs are often great employees, the GoFundMe to start up a storefront, and making a special "Coffee and Cookies" flavor at Two Roosters Ice Cream.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

There's an equity problem in early childhood education. Actually, at least a couple.  The first one is that not every child has access to quality education, and it puts them way behind when starting elementary school.  The second is that there is an unconscious bias that minority children face, specifically black boys, that shape the way that they're treated and taught in school. Kate Goodwin and Kate Jordan-Downs are on a mission to fix these problems.

Kate's Korner
Startup Stage Podcast with Kate Goodwin
The Perry Project

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Donald Thompson, host of Season 1 of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, and CEO of The Diversity Movement, has his own podcast (the Donald Thompson Podcast) where he talks to leaders in the North Carolina business community.  Today we share a recent episode where he had the opportunity to talk to Sonya Hopson, "The Lady with The Pink Hard Hat". She's an African American woman working primarily in the construction industry, and she's overcome so many challenges - bias, mistakes, imposter syndrome, racism, and her own personal struggles - to build HIRE Strategies into one of the preeminent job recruitment firms in North Carolina.

The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.

Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can’t Stop Me”.

The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com.

Cynthia Barnes is the Founder and CEO of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, the only organization in the U S dedicated to helping women sales professionals reach the top 1% in their sales career.  Today she talks about her why, gender inequality in sales, code switching, the hustle, and making sure to reward yourself.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

What do you think when someone tells you they're a Christian?  What do you think when someone tells you they're an atheist?  Are your assumptions fair?  Do they affect how you work with them or interact with them?  On this episode of our "Ask a..." series, we have "Ask a Christian (Robert Davis, pastor) / Ask an Atheist (Christian Charette, former pastor)", and these two have a conversation around beliefs, morals, perceptions and misconceptions, and relating to each other.

Robert Davis
Christian Charette, Couple Forward Counseling

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Raven Solomon is a national keynote speaker, author and multigenerational leadership expert. Today she talks about generational diversity, the Led Languages (like the Love Languages, but how you like to be led), and how to motivate across generations.

Her book, "Leading Your Parents: 25 Rules to Effective Multigenerational Leadership from Millennials and Gen Z" was written to help young professionals entering the workforce prepare to lead cross-generational teams from Generation Z to Baby Boomers. 

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Three months ago, we brought you "Ask a Black Guy / Ask a White Guy", where we asked some uncomfortable questions on race relations in the United States. Obviously things have changed quite a bit since then with the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others. So we brought our guests back (Donald Thompson, CEO of Walk West and Grant Williard, CEO of JouleBug) for round 2.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Donald Thompson, host of Season 1 of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, and CEO of The Diversity Movement, has his own podcast (the Donald Thompson Podcast) where he talks to leaders in the North Carolina business community.  Today we share a recent episode where he had the opportunity to talk to Gary Salamido, CEO of the NC Chamber, who had critical questions for Donald about The Diversity Movement and how NC businesses can create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. In the end, Gary commits to taking the Certified Diversity Executive course from The Diversity Movement.

If you're looking to sign up to be a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) or Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), the next CDP course will be offered virtually August 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th from 8:30am-3:30pm, and the next CDE course will be offered virtually August 11th, 13th, 18th and 20th from 8:30am-3:30pm.

You can find more information and sign up at https://thediversitymovement.com/cdp-and-cde-certification/.

The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.

Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can’t Stop Me”.

The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com.

Dr. Charlotte Owens is sharing with Jackie the societal inequities she witnessed firsthand and how they have shaped her commitment to making a difference. From understanding real-life factors that impact health to the disparities in maternal health outcomes, the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon emphasizes the need for a more inclusive healthcare system that empowers women to advocate for their well-being. Tune in to hear what Dr. Owens and Organon are doing to address systemic biases in healthcare, learn actionable steps for advocating for your health, and understand the importance of speaking up, asking questions, and seeking support.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

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Mike Vaggalis founded Keepsake Tales, a company that creates entirely personalized children's books because he saw that the majority of the world's children were discouragingly underrepresented in the stories that they read, and he wanted to give them an opportunity to see themselves as the heroes.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

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Julie Kratz is an acclaimed leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, executive coach, author, and founder of Next Pivot Point. Julie is passionate about promoting gender equality within the workplace, empowering women to express confidence and helping them build a winning career game plan and pivot to the next level.

Lead Like an Ally, by Julie Kratz
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Julie's TED talk, "What if Through Claiming our True Gender, We Claim Our True Strength?"

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.

Bernadette Smith is CEO of Equality Institute whose mission is to help organizations win bigger by treating workers and clients with dignity and respect. Bernadette has been featured on the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and National Public Radio. 

She is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, thought leader and consultant and an award winning author of three books, with her fourth book Unassuming Assumptions scheduled for release later this year. 

Today Bernadette talks about her career as a wedding planner and how it shaped her becoming a speaker and D&I consultant, what it means to be an ally, unconscious bias, and so much more.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Jackie Ferguson. For more information including the online course, head over to TheDiversityMovement.com. Podcast production by Earfluence.