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DEI After 5 with Sacha Podcast

Leveraging Mentorship to Advance Your I...
Expanding the conversation on mentorship, Sacha chats with Sandra Hunter about the role of the mentor in the devel...
00:29:54
May 23, 2023
Are You Looking at Mental Health with a...
During this conversation, Sacha chats with Dr. Claire Green-Forde about the importance of mental health beyond awa...
00:37:16
May 16, 2023
Unpacking and Understanding Self-Care
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Steff Gallante to discuss what self-care is, how we can find what works for ...
00:27:40
May 09, 2023
The Future of Leadership: Becoming a Wa...
Sacha discusses the future of leadership with guest Tara Jaye Frank. In this conversation, they unpack the skills ...
00:34:11
May 02, 2023
Discussing Anti-Racism: From Corporate ...
In this discussion, Sacha chats with Sharon Hurley Hall on creating equality in the workplace and the impact of co...
00:32:35
April 25, 2023
The Value of Inclusive Storytelling and...
In this conversation with Prasanna Ranganathan, Sacha and Prasanna discuss the importance of storytelling, whose s...
00:34:53
April 18, 2023
Moving DEI Through Middle Managers
Research shows that middle management is the key to #dei success. In this episode, Sacha talks to Amy Waninger abo...
00:35:38
April 12, 2023
Accessibility, Intersectionality, and D...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Candis Welch about the segregation of #identities in #dei efforts, how to commun...
00:29:30
April 04, 2023
Managing Racial Fueled Workplace Bullyi...
Sacha sits down with Zenica Chatman to discuss the importance of DEI training for HR professionals particularly ar...
00:34:15
March 28, 2023
Freeing Ourselves from Supremacy Cultur...
In this discussion, Sacha chats with therapist Dr. Donna Oriowo about supremacy's impact on the global majorit...
00:34:46
March 21, 2023
Understanding DEI in the Global Context
Sacha chats with Abbiola Ballah on practicing diversity, equity,and inclusion with a global lens and the importanc...
00:46:09
March 14, 2023
Supplier Diversity as a Part of Your DE...
During this conversation, Sacha chat with Jaime Brown on the importance of #supplierdiversity , how it can impact ...
00:27:12
March 07, 2023
Bonus Episode: Dismantling DEI in Acade...
In this special edition of DEI After 5, I chat with three higher education professionals about the efforts startin...
00:56:21
March 02, 2023
How Can Mentorship be a Part of Your DE...
Sacha chats with Yalonda Brown on the value and benefits of mentorship within an organization. --- Send in a vo...
00:29:29
February 28, 2023
CSR and ESG - Where does DEI fit?
In this week's episode of DEI After 5, I sit down with Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, MBA, to discuss the intersection ...
00:34:41
February 21, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ven...
Sacha revisits her tech background and the importance of DEI in the venture capital area with guest Brooke Daniels...
00:32:25
February 14, 2023
3 Things to Consider if You are Thinkin...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Practitioner Yeong Cheng about the continuous learning journey of practition...
00:40:38
February 07, 2023
Where Does DEI Live & Who Is Responsibl...
Sacha sits with Martine Kalaw to discuss where DEI should sit in the organization and the manager's role in suppor...
00:38:56
January 31, 2023
How to Sustain DEI Moving Forward - wit...
In this episode, Sacha chat with Benjamin McCall about the future of DEI and what organizations need to do to shif...
00:43:44
January 24, 2023
Psychosocial Hazards, Psychological Saf...
Sacha sits down with I. David Daniels to discuss the psychosocial hazards that occur in the workplace. In this con...
00:32:15
January 17, 2023
The Power of Restorative Justice in DEI
Sacha sits down with Amikaeyla Gaston and Unique Holland to discuss restorative justice for organizations, the imp...
00:39:59
January 10, 2023
What about Equity in DEI?- with Desiree...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with consultant Desiree Morton to discuss the importance of focusing on equity in...
00:33:01
November 22, 2022
Focusing on Religion in Your DEI Effort...
Sacha chats with consultant Rahimeh Ramazany about including religion as a part of DEI efforts, understanding reli...
00:33:11
November 16, 2022
Indigenous Voices in DEI - with Sunny M...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Sunny Myers to discuss what organizations can do to support their employees ...
00:41:53
November 08, 2022
Understanding Trauma Informed Wellness ...
Sacha speaks to licensed psychotherapist, Erica Reed about trauma and  its impact on our lives, understanding...
00:31:49
November 01, 2022
Can Hypnotherapy Reduce Burnout for DEI...
In this episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with burnout coach, Marv  Curtis.  They discuss how to under...
00:30:00
October 25, 2022
Beyond Compliance: The Legal Side of Di...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Brittany Hale on the challenges of operating #diversity #equity and #inclusion t...
00:29:15
October 18, 2022
Unpacking Critical Race Theory & Moving...
Sacha sits down with consultant and author, Jim Morris to discuss the impact of the Presidential Order on restrict...
00:25:29
October 12, 2022
Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Recru...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Jennifer Arnau and Dia Harris, two experienced #recruiters on the importance of ...
00:30:18
October 04, 2022
The Importance of Coaching in Diversity...
In this episode of DEI After 5, Tara and I discuss the differences between #coaching and #consulting  (becaus...
00:35:59
September 27, 2022
The Relationship Between Diversity Equi...
In this week's episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Dr. Shaunna  Payne Gold about the connections and dis...
00:37:34
September 20, 2022
DEI 2.0: Moving from Awareness to Actio...
In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Janice Gassam Asare discuss the next phase of diversity, equity, and inclusion in o...
00:42:36
September 13, 2022
Moving the DEI Needle Across the Pond -...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI practitioner and Founder of  Variety Pack, Frank Starling.  They d...
00:33:55
September 06, 2022
The Process of Liberating Ourselves in ...
In this episode, Sacha and her guest, Brittany Janay Harris discuss the journey of doing internal work, providing ...
00:35:00
August 30, 2022
How to be an Intentional Inclusionist -...
In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Nika discuss what it means to be an intentional inclusionist, how current systems c...
00:28:22
August 23, 2022
Setting Boundaries as DEI Practitioners...
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Ayanna Abrams discusses the importance of #settingboundaries for #diversity, #...
00:35:01
August 17, 2022
White Women's Roles in Diversity Equity...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Karen Fleshman about how organizations can prepare themselves to support women o...
00:31:49
August 09, 2022
The Evolution of DEI: Structure, Ethics...
Sacha and her guest consultant Ashanti Bentil-Dhue discuss the movement  toward standards and structure acros...
00:26:29
May 31, 2022
Decolonizing Diversity, Equity, and Inc...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Aparna Rae about decolonizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in...
00:31:24
May 24, 2022
Minding the Intersectional Gap in Your ...
In this episode, Sacha and guest Tori Dean have an in-depth discussion on the importance of addressing intersectio...
00:34:56
May 17, 2022
Moving Beyond the Diversity, Equity, an...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Kim Crowder on the need for organizations to support DEI practiti...
00:35:39
May 10, 2022
Confidants, Community, and Coaching - w...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Aiko Bethea and talks about the  importance of seeing value in yourself...
00:35:41
May 03, 2022
Liberating the Workforce- with Farzin F...
In this episode, Farzin Farzad discusses how we can begin to shift DEI  into liberation, the importance of co...
00:36:08
April 26, 2022
The Power of Words - with Janet Stovall
Janet Stovall is a diversity pragmatist adn radical inclusionist.  In this conversation, she discusses the ce...
00:35:34
April 19, 2022
Speaking Up and Showing up Authenticall...
Authenticity is a critical aspect of genuine and sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion work.  In this ...
00:33:44
April 12, 2022
Is What You See What You Get in DEI? - ...
In this episode, Adriana Crawford discusses the importance of aligning values and actions for companies and indivi...
00:32:34
April 05, 2022
The Qualities of a Good DEI Professiona...
In this episode, Sacha and Cornell talk about what it takes to do diversity and inclusion work and what organizati...
00:33:19
March 29, 2022
A White Guy Confronting Racism with Jar...
Jared Karol's introduction to DEI started with a personal relationship with his father. Over the years, his commit...
00:30:26
March 15, 2022
The Inclusion of Accessibility with She...
In this episode, I chat with Sheri Byrne-Haber about accessibility - a  topic that is often left out of DEI conve...
00:31:00
March 08, 2022
Preparing Your DEI Strategy with Dr. Sa...
I think the first time I crossed paths with Dr. Sam Rae, EdD, MPH.   was about a year ago.  Not onl...
00:30:45
March 01, 2022
Conversations at the Intersection with ...
I met Michael Rolph in March of 2019. He reached out on LinkedIn to connect as colleagues working at the intersect...
00:33:10
February 22, 2022
Managing Burnout in DEI - with Kelley B...
Over the last few years, many practitioners have experienced stress and burnout.  In this episode, therapist ...
00:27:18
February 15, 2022
The Importance of Community within DEI ...
Join Sacha as she chats with DEI Consultant Diya Khanna.  This episode  discusses the importance of mana...
00:30:18
February 10, 2022
Wellness and Self-Care in DEI with Dr. ...
Taking care of self is critical in DEI work.  In this episode, Sacha  chats with therapist Rufus Spann. ...
00:30:49
February 09, 2022
Understanding the History of DEI - with...
In this episode, Sacha chats with her mentor and cousin, Lolita  Chandler, a 40 year veteran in the DEI indus...
00:31:05
February 09, 2022
How to Detach From Toxic Workplaces & S...
In this episode, Sacha's guest is the Founder +Principal of Advancing  Equity + Inclusion,  Katrina Jone...
00:31:40
February 09, 2022
The Importance of Emotional Intelligenc...
In the first episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Farah Harris.   This episode talks about the impor...
00:34:55
February 09, 2022

DEI After 5 with Sacha

Leveraging Mentorship to Advance Your I...
Expanding the conversation on mentorship, Sacha chats with Sandra Hunter about the role of the mentor in the devel...
00:29:54
May 23, 2023
Are You Looking at Mental Health with a...
During this conversation, Sacha chats with Dr. Claire Green-Forde about the importance of mental health beyond awa...
00:37:16
May 16, 2023
Unpacking and Understanding Self-Care
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Steff Gallante to discuss what self-care is, how we can find what works for ...
00:27:40
May 09, 2023
The Future of Leadership: Becoming a Wa...
Sacha discusses the future of leadership with guest Tara Jaye Frank. In this conversation, they unpack the skills ...
00:34:11
May 02, 2023
Discussing Anti-Racism: From Corporate ...
In this discussion, Sacha chats with Sharon Hurley Hall on creating equality in the workplace and the impact of co...
00:32:35
April 25, 2023
The Value of Inclusive Storytelling and...
In this conversation with Prasanna Ranganathan, Sacha and Prasanna discuss the importance of storytelling, whose s...
00:34:53
April 18, 2023
Moving DEI Through Middle Managers
Research shows that middle management is the key to #dei success. In this episode, Sacha talks to Amy Waninger abo...
00:35:38
April 12, 2023
Accessibility, Intersectionality, and D...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Candis Welch about the segregation of #identities in #dei efforts, how to commun...
00:29:30
April 04, 2023
Managing Racial Fueled Workplace Bullyi...
Sacha sits down with Zenica Chatman to discuss the importance of DEI training for HR professionals particularly ar...
00:34:15
March 28, 2023
Freeing Ourselves from Supremacy Cultur...
In this discussion, Sacha chats with therapist Dr. Donna Oriowo about supremacy's impact on the global majorit...
00:34:46
March 21, 2023
Understanding DEI in the Global Context
Sacha chats with Abbiola Ballah on practicing diversity, equity,and inclusion with a global lens and the importanc...
00:46:09
March 14, 2023
Supplier Diversity as a Part of Your DE...
During this conversation, Sacha chat with Jaime Brown on the importance of #supplierdiversity , how it can impact ...
00:27:12
March 07, 2023
Bonus Episode: Dismantling DEI in Acade...
In this special edition of DEI After 5, I chat with three higher education professionals about the efforts startin...
00:56:21
March 02, 2023
How Can Mentorship be a Part of Your DE...
Sacha chats with Yalonda Brown on the value and benefits of mentorship within an organization. --- Send in a vo...
00:29:29
February 28, 2023
CSR and ESG - Where does DEI fit?
In this week's episode of DEI After 5, I sit down with Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, MBA, to discuss the intersection ...
00:34:41
February 21, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ven...
Sacha revisits her tech background and the importance of DEI in the venture capital area with guest Brooke Daniels...
00:32:25
February 14, 2023
3 Things to Consider if You are Thinkin...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Practitioner Yeong Cheng about the continuous learning journey of practition...
00:40:38
February 07, 2023
Where Does DEI Live & Who Is Responsibl...
Sacha sits with Martine Kalaw to discuss where DEI should sit in the organization and the manager's role in suppor...
00:38:56
January 31, 2023
How to Sustain DEI Moving Forward - wit...
In this episode, Sacha chat with Benjamin McCall about the future of DEI and what organizations need to do to shif...
00:43:44
January 24, 2023
Psychosocial Hazards, Psychological Saf...
Sacha sits down with I. David Daniels to discuss the psychosocial hazards that occur in the workplace. In this con...
00:32:15
January 17, 2023
The Power of Restorative Justice in DEI
Sacha sits down with Amikaeyla Gaston and Unique Holland to discuss restorative justice for organizations, the imp...
00:39:59
January 10, 2023
What about Equity in DEI?- with Desiree...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with consultant Desiree Morton to discuss the importance of focusing on equity in...
00:33:01
November 22, 2022
Focusing on Religion in Your DEI Effort...
Sacha chats with consultant Rahimeh Ramazany about including religion as a part of DEI efforts, understanding reli...
00:33:11
November 16, 2022
Indigenous Voices in DEI - with Sunny M...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Sunny Myers to discuss what organizations can do to support their employees ...
00:41:53
November 08, 2022
Understanding Trauma Informed Wellness ...
Sacha speaks to licensed psychotherapist, Erica Reed about trauma and  its impact on our lives, understanding...
00:31:49
November 01, 2022
Can Hypnotherapy Reduce Burnout for DEI...
In this episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with burnout coach, Marv  Curtis.  They discuss how to under...
00:30:00
October 25, 2022
Beyond Compliance: The Legal Side of Di...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Brittany Hale on the challenges of operating #diversity #equity and #inclusion t...
00:29:15
October 18, 2022
Unpacking Critical Race Theory & Moving...
Sacha sits down with consultant and author, Jim Morris to discuss the impact of the Presidential Order on restrict...
00:25:29
October 12, 2022
Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Recru...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Jennifer Arnau and Dia Harris, two experienced #recruiters on the importance of ...
00:30:18
October 04, 2022
The Importance of Coaching in Diversity...
In this episode of DEI After 5, Tara and I discuss the differences between #coaching and #consulting  (becaus...
00:35:59
September 27, 2022
The Relationship Between Diversity Equi...
In this week's episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Dr. Shaunna  Payne Gold about the connections and dis...
00:37:34
September 20, 2022
DEI 2.0: Moving from Awareness to Actio...
In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Janice Gassam Asare discuss the next phase of diversity, equity, and inclusion in o...
00:42:36
September 13, 2022
Moving the DEI Needle Across the Pond -...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI practitioner and Founder of  Variety Pack, Frank Starling.  They d...
00:33:55
September 06, 2022
The Process of Liberating Ourselves in ...
In this episode, Sacha and her guest, Brittany Janay Harris discuss the journey of doing internal work, providing ...
00:35:00
August 30, 2022
How to be an Intentional Inclusionist -...
In this episode, Sacha and Dr. Nika discuss what it means to be an intentional inclusionist, how current systems c...
00:28:22
August 23, 2022
Setting Boundaries as DEI Practitioners...
Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Ayanna Abrams discusses the importance of #settingboundaries for #diversity, #...
00:35:01
August 17, 2022
White Women's Roles in Diversity Equity...
In this episode, Sacha chats with Karen Fleshman about how organizations can prepare themselves to support women o...
00:31:49
August 09, 2022
The Evolution of DEI: Structure, Ethics...
Sacha and her guest consultant Ashanti Bentil-Dhue discuss the movement  toward standards and structure acros...
00:26:29
May 31, 2022
Decolonizing Diversity, Equity, and Inc...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Aparna Rae about decolonizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in...
00:31:24
May 24, 2022
Minding the Intersectional Gap in Your ...
In this episode, Sacha and guest Tori Dean have an in-depth discussion on the importance of addressing intersectio...
00:34:56
May 17, 2022
Moving Beyond the Diversity, Equity, an...
In this episode, Sacha chats with DEI Consultant Kim Crowder on the need for organizations to support DEI practiti...
00:35:39
May 10, 2022
Confidants, Community, and Coaching - w...
In this episode, Sacha sits down with Aiko Bethea and talks about the  importance of seeing value in yourself...
00:35:41
May 03, 2022
Liberating the Workforce- with Farzin F...
In this episode, Farzin Farzad discusses how we can begin to shift DEI  into liberation, the importance of co...
00:36:08
April 26, 2022
The Power of Words - with Janet Stovall
Janet Stovall is a diversity pragmatist adn radical inclusionist.  In this conversation, she discusses the ce...
00:35:34
April 19, 2022
Speaking Up and Showing up Authenticall...
Authenticity is a critical aspect of genuine and sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion work.  In this ...
00:33:44
April 12, 2022
Is What You See What You Get in DEI? - ...
In this episode, Adriana Crawford discusses the importance of aligning values and actions for companies and indivi...
00:32:34
April 05, 2022
The Qualities of a Good DEI Professiona...
In this episode, Sacha and Cornell talk about what it takes to do diversity and inclusion work and what organizati...
00:33:19
March 29, 2022
A White Guy Confronting Racism with Jar...
Jared Karol's introduction to DEI started with a personal relationship with his father. Over the years, his commit...
00:30:26
March 15, 2022
The Inclusion of Accessibility with She...
In this episode, I chat with Sheri Byrne-Haber about accessibility - a  topic that is often left out of DEI conve...
00:31:00
March 08, 2022
Preparing Your DEI Strategy with Dr. Sa...
I think the first time I crossed paths with Dr. Sam Rae, EdD, MPH.   was about a year ago.  Not onl...
00:30:45
March 01, 2022
Conversations at the Intersection with ...
I met Michael Rolph in March of 2019. He reached out on LinkedIn to connect as colleagues working at the intersect...
00:33:10
February 22, 2022
Managing Burnout in DEI - with Kelley B...
Over the last few years, many practitioners have experienced stress and burnout.  In this episode, therapist ...
00:27:18
February 15, 2022
The Importance of Community within DEI ...
Join Sacha as she chats with DEI Consultant Diya Khanna.  This episode  discusses the importance of mana...
00:30:18
February 10, 2022
Wellness and Self-Care in DEI with Dr. ...
Taking care of self is critical in DEI work.  In this episode, Sacha  chats with therapist Rufus Spann. ...
00:30:49
February 09, 2022
Understanding the History of DEI - with...
In this episode, Sacha chats with her mentor and cousin, Lolita  Chandler, a 40 year veteran in the DEI indus...
00:31:05
February 09, 2022
How to Detach From Toxic Workplaces & S...
In this episode, Sacha's guest is the Founder +Principal of Advancing  Equity + Inclusion,  Katrina Jone...
00:31:40
February 09, 2022
The Importance of Emotional Intelligenc...
In the first episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Farah Harris.   This episode talks about the impor...
00:34:55
February 09, 2022

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The Attempted Dismantling DEI in Academia

A war is happening across the United States, and very few people know. Politicians and conservative academics are working towards dismantling DEI… and it’s setting a dangerous precedent. A recent Inside Higher Ed article, entitled ‘DeSantis debuts a new conservative playbook for ending DEI” states: “The new model legislation has four stated proposals: to abolish…

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The Power of Restorative Justice in DEI

According to Canada’s department of justice, restorative justice is “an approach to justice that seeks to repair harm by providing an opportunity for those harmed and those who take responsibility for the harm to communicate about and address their needs in the aftermath of a crime.” Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety (2018).…

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How to be an Intentional Inclusionist – with Dr. Nika White

When I first started thinking about my business, The Equity Equation, I knew that the focus of the work had to go beyond marking checkboxes and counting the number of marginalized individuals within the organization. The work needed to be intentional. It had to foster change not just with individuals but through the company ecosystem.…

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Beyond Compliance: The Legal Side of Diversity Equity and Inclusion- The Legal Side of DEI

Beyond Compliance: The Legal Side of Diversity Equity and Inclusion   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 growth mindset, and how legal teams can support DEI efforts within their organizations. I…

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DEI 2.0: Moving from Awareness to Action with Dr. Janice

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. Listen to this episode on a podcast platform of your choosing or click here to…

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Setting Boundaries as DEI Practitioners – with Dr. Ayanna Abrams

“Pay attention when people react with anger and hostility to your boundaries. You have found the edge where their respect for you ends” A friend of mine posted this on IG shortly after my conversation with this week’s guest, Dr. Ayanna Abrams.  Since that discussion, I’ve been more intentional with where I draw the line.…

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Decolonizing DEI

Decolonizing Diversity Equity and Inclusion – with Aparna Rae

The timing could not be perfect for this week’s episode of DEI After 5. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that companies are still clueless when addressing traumatic and sensitive issues that impact marginalized communities, particularly with the shootings in California and New York. Yet, some of these same companies have jumped on…

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Moving Beyond the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Checkbox – with Kim Crowder

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.  — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way…

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Values, Professionalism and DEI

Sacha and  Adriana Crawford discuss the importance of companies aligning values and actions. We also discuss the limitations of professionalism. I am noticing quite a few social media posts about ‘professionalism’ and what is deemed professional. It’s been fascinating to watch because it’s a word that I’ve grappled with throughout my work life. Who defines…

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The Inclusion of Accessibility with Sheri Byrne-Haber

Guest Writer – Bronwen Nettles Recently “DEI after 5” had the opportunity to speak with Sheri Byrne-Haber, a prominent expert in the fields of disability and accessibility. Byrne-Haber has over 17 years-experience providing inclusion and accessibility consultation for customers and employees in a world primarily designed for the abled. She holds multiple degrees in business,…

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Managing Burnout in DEI

Guest Post from Bronwen Nettles A Spectrum of Advocacy, Caregiving, and Self-care DEI professionals are in the belly of the beast: implementing purpose-driven policies, raising consciousness, illuminating internal biases, and creating safety, equity, and opportunity for traditionally marginalized employees. This is a field that bears a unique challenge that many other occupations do not. Kelley…

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Wellness and Self-Care in DEI with Dr. Rufus Spann

Taking care of self is critical in DEI work.  In this episode, Sacha chats with therapist Rufus Spann.  They discuss the importance of self-care and wellness as practitioners continue to juggle demanding expectations. “Are you continuing patterns that keep you in a perpetual state where it’s not best for your health and wellness?” Or Have…

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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence – with Farah Harris

In the first episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Farah Harris.   This episode talks about the importance of emotional intelligence in doing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. ___ If you have followed me for a while, you have heard me say emotional intelligence is one of the cornerstones of diversity, equity, and inclusion…

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