Equity & Justice Episodes

In the most recent controversy at ESPN, Erin Nichols and Maria Taylor have been pitted against each other over coverage of the NBA finals. We discuss how ESPN is still missing the point and what should have been done instead.
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We continue to see the policing of women's bodies in the workplace. But what if we don't want to smile more? This and other issues come up for women, especially women of color, all the time. How can we create workplaces that are actually inclusive? Katee...

President Biden just signed an Executive Order that focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility. It is a clear roadmap of where he wants to focus energy to drive equity in the U.S. government. Jackye and Katee speak about the EO and how this ...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee answer your questions! We pulled some of the questions you sent us and did our best to offer advice and ideas of what we would recommend. We hope this helps!
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In this episode, Jackye and Katee celebrate the recent court decisions favoring HBCUs that have historically not received state funding, the large donations coming into HBCUs and why we need to start calling them, Historically Black Institutions.
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In this episode, we dig into how each team in your organization can take steps to focus on DEI and make an impact on the work they do. Jackye and Katee share what the work is for each department so you have a blueprint of how to take this work wider than...

In this episode, Katee and Jackye talk to Ashten Fizer about music, hair, Employee Resources Groups, and what companies can do to not just SAY they're inclusive but actually BE inclusive AF. Katee gets awkward and cries while Jackye and Ashten share some...

We talk about equity when we haven't yet achieved equality. We talk about diversity but haven't really defined it for our teams. Inclusion and Belonging are hard to measure for some folks. What does it all mean and what words should we be using? Join us ...

Basecamp- what were you thinking? Politics and social justice at work is something that has popped up quite a bit, especially with current events. Jackye and Katee give you some tips on how to have productive discussions about social justice, politics, m...

We should probably just call this part 1 of the Tara Robertson episode because we did not give enough time to talk about everything we wanted to discuss! We talk about data- all the data- and where DEI teams should sit in organizations, and, and, and . ....

In this episode, we are joined by Jess Von Bank, Storyteller, President of Diverse Daisies, Head of Marketing for Leapgen, promoter of women, #GirlMom and all-around bada$$. We talk about ALL THE THINGS in this episode and learn that Jess is not an A$$ho...

We are hearing so much about the idea of Cancel Culture, but what does it mean? It is being thrown around like some sort of leftist tool to silence the right. Jackye and Katee dive right in and talk about what it really means- accountability. Listen in t...

In this episode, we talk about safety. We discuss Sarah Everard, a British woman who was kidnapped and then murdered while walking home late at night. This case highlights the view of women across the globe who are fearful about walking home late at nigh...

In this episode, we talk about celebrities in the news and how these stories impact conversations about diversity and inclusion. We know we focus too much time and attention on these folks . . . but how does it impact our perspectives and beliefs and how...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee are focused on the journeys of people in DEI. They talk about paying folks doing this work. DEI experts are just that, experts. And expertise should be rewarded- most of the folks doing DEI have been working in this spac...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee talk about the sudden rush to implement diversity programs and the importance of diverse representation.
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What does fly-fishing have to do with gay conversion therapy? Elena Joy tells us that and so much more. Like, what it is like being an ex-Mormon, out lesbian, marathon runner, mom of 3 who runs her own foundation! 
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Your CEO made a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- now what do you do?! So many HR teams are faced with taking action on the commitments that were made by their executives around DEI.
Jackye and Katee share some ideas on how you can move for...

Your CEO made a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- now what do you do?! So many HR teams are faced with taking action on the commitments that were made by their executives around DEI. Jackye and Katee share some ideas on how you can move for...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee share a little bit about why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives fail and how to avoid the same pitfalls in your organization. From CEO buy-in to not asking your folks what they really need, there is a lot that ...

Jackye and Katee head to the Beach (virtually) to get our vacation vibes rolling! We are talking about HR folks who want their employees to share EVERYTHING! We think employees should decide what they share and what not to share in regards to work from h...

Affirmative action, EEOC, Tokenism and the Platinum Rule. Are you doing what is right for your underrepresented or marginalized employees? Are you making sure things are consistent and fair for your employees? And are you using the Platinum Rule? Jackye ...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee discuss the Aftermath of the election and how folks are feeling. They also talk about what comes next for each of them and how it's different.
 
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Jackye identifies as Black. But she asks Katee how she identifies herself. Irish? English? or just white?
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