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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. Tune in every Tuesday at 5.15 PM Eastern for more thought-provoking discussions on DEI. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and comment on YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

In this discussion, Sacha chats with Sharon Hurley Hall on creating equality in the workplace and the impact of colonialism on Caribbean culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

Research shows that middle management is the key to #dei success. In this episode, Sacha talks to Amy Waninger about managers roles on the front lines of #inclusion work, how they can manage across change, and how organizations can provide them with the support and tools needed for #changemanagement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

In this special edition of DEI After 5, I chat with three higher education professionals about the efforts starting in Florida to dismantle #dei, the impacts on higher education overall, and how we can prepare ourselves, our campuses, and our organizations for a future without DEI.   Join me and my guests Gardy Guiteau, JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D., and Tammy L. Hodo, Ph.D.  Pronouns, She, Her, Hers , as we start to unpack the fight against  Critical Race Theory and push toward anti-Blackness in academia and what  we can do to continue pushing for diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

Sacha chats with Yalonda Brown on the value and benefits of mentorship within an organization. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

In this week's episode of DEI After 5, I sit down with Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, MBA, to discuss the intersection of DEI, Corporate Social Responsibility (#csr), and Environmental Societal and Governance (#esg). We also touch on the recent trend of reducing or eliminating DEI in light of the pending recession. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deiafter5/support