ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dannette Nelson (Dani), uses she/her/hers pronouns and is a seasoned diversity leader and expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, human resources, and DE&I. She has successfully led in the startup space at companies like LinkedIn and Gusto. With a law degree and a master's degree in HR Management, she's demonstrated her commitment to personal development. Currently, Dani is the owner of Stone Soup Diversity consulting where she transforms workplaces into thriving inclusive communities – specializing in providing tailored programs and solutions for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CONNECT WITH DANNETTE (DANI)
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EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS
YouTube Channel: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Book: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Dare to Lead Podcast: Aiko Bethea on Inclusivity at Work: The Heart of Hard Conversations
Empowering Women in Industry Membership
Empowering Women in Industry Magazine
Empowering Women in Industry Website
Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events (Including Book Club and Membership Circles)
QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS
“Put the broccoli in the brownie. You want to get the nutrients in there but it is okay to still make it taste good.”
“Challenge I have seen is implementing diversity initiatives in a performative way. What I mean by performative is there is nothing really behind why the diversity initiative is being implemented. There is no conversation. It is being implemented for the sake of being implemented; for ‘keeping up with the Joneses’”.
“People need to be vulnerable in those moments that matter.”
“DEI&B is not compliance training – it is a discussion. It is not a lecture. It is a time for us to come together and get comfortable with the uncomfortable. And then be able to share that conversation with others.”
“Part of the diversity journey is meeting people where they are. Not where you think you should be. There is no finger pointing. There is no shaming. There is no blaming around the teaching, training, and learning of diversity.”
“Want to make sure a company knows who they are first. And then being able to incorporate DEI&B initiatives within the mission, vision, and values.”
“Without a story, people are not going to attach to it. They are not going to see themselves. They are not going to be able to explain it to others.”
