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Our True ColorsBoth/And: Belonging, Identity, and the Bridge-Building Superpower with Annemarie ShrouderSend us a textIn this rich and candid episode of Our True Colors, Shawna is joined by Rachel, returning co-host and fellow deep thinker and wonderful guest Annemarie Shrouder, international speaker, facilitator, and bestselling author of Being Brown in a Black and White World.Together, they explore what it means to hold a “both/and” identity—especially as mixed-race or multiracial individuals navigating a world obsessed with binaries. Annemarie shares the powerful story behind her personal “aha” moment, the birth of the both/and framework, and the bridge-building superpower that comes with embracing complexity. They also...2025-04-3047 min
The Edge of Everyday with Sandra BargmanA Black and White World with Annemarie ShrouderToday’s episode was recorded on January 16 th , 2023, on Martin LutherKing, Jr Day. It’s a powerful conversation I had with author and diversityand inclusion expert, Annemarie Shrouder.Here in the USA, we just held the inauguration for the incoming President,a convicted felon, and his sycophants who have crafted Project 2025, onJanuary 20 th , ironically falling on MLK, Jr Day.Since day One, DEI has been under attack.Federal agencies have begun removing resources from their webpagesfollowing 47’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and2025-01-3157 min
MaximizeU PodcastEp 30 | A Black and White World with Author + Diversity and Inclusion Expert, Annemarie ShrouderToday’s episode was recorded on January 16th, 2023, on Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
It’s a powerful conversation I had with author and diversity and inclusion expert,
Annemarie Shrouder.
Here in the USA, we just held the inauguration for the incoming President, on January 20th, ironically falling on MLK, Jr Day.
Since day One, DEI has been under attack.
Federal agencies have begun removing resources from their webpages following 47’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Find Annemarie:
www.annemarieshrouder
Find S...2025-01-3057 min
The Add IDEAS Podcast9. Better community: doing the best you can with the trauma you carry with Annemarie ShrouderAnnemarie Shrouder (she/her), international speaker, consultant and author of Being Brown in a Black and White World, which shares the personal and organisational costs of polarisation, joined me today to talk about the essentials for community building and what we can borrow or learn from post-COVID-19 amid waning global commitments.On today’s episode:0:00 - Intro & welcome0:24 - Common frustrations shared since the start2:47 - Inclusion vs Belonging and other polarisations4:12 - “Healing requires that we all need to do our own work”5:52 - Learning from parenthood for the best workplace9:4...2024-08-0631 min
Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being for people in aid36. Identity and belonging with Annemarie ShrouderAnnemarie Shrouder shares her personal journey with identity and discusses her work building inclusive cultures and communities. She and Melissa explore the difference between learning and BEING something (embodying change), the challenges of mixed race identity, creating safe and/or brave spaces, and the importance of representation, belonging and community support.Topics Discussed: Identity and embodying change Inclusion and belonging in organizations Leadership, empathy and localization Diversity in leadership and overcoming barriers Creating inclusive cultures and speaking up against injusticeKey Insights: Embodying change means living what you learn, not just talking about it Inclusion...2024-03-2541 min
Going North PodcastEp. 816 – How to Craft a Global Thought Leadership Masterpiece with Ben Gioia (@BenGioia)"The most successful businesses are the ones that keep humanity in the mix." – Ben Gioia Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is international radio show host, award-winning writer, speaker, coach, and conscious marketing expert, Ben Gioia. Ben and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Influencers Formula: The Simple Way To Create a Global, Thought Leadership Masterpiece with a Podcast, Book, or TV Talk Show”, learning from near-death experiences in India, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why your book is an Opportunity MagnetThe im...2024-03-2349 min
Going North PodcastEp. 685 – “How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged & Productive” with Dea Irby (@deairby)"Each person is gift-wrapped for the world." – Dea IrbyToday’s featured award-winning author is wife, mom, grandmom, TEDx speaker, Realtor, and connector, Dea Irby. Dea and I had a fun chat about her book, “CLAIM Your People at Work: How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged and Productive”, the importance of belonging, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her 5 facet strategy for leadership in the marketplaceThe two social acknowledgments that make you a better connector3 leadership lessons from being a pastor's wife Dea’s S...2023-06-2751 min
Going North PodcastEp. 620 – “Healing Racial Divides in America” with B. Keith Haney (@revheadpin)“The worse thing you can do is give people a message and not give them what the next steps are.” - B. Keith Haney Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a grandfather, husband, and ordained pastor, B. Keith Haney. Keith and I talked about his book, “One Nation under God: Healing Racial Divides in America”, tackling critical race theory in the church, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why race is a deep topic and how Keith likes to tackle it from a biblical perspectiveWhat is critic...2023-01-2636 min
The Edge of EverydayThe Edge Between Black and White!Mondays 7:00pm - 8:00pm (EDT). WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?- What is the difference between "race" and racism?- What does "I don't see color" truly mean?- How do we step out of the structures of Either/Or and into the mindset of Both/And?- What is your part in creating a world were All People feel a sense of Belonging?- Annmarie shares powerful poetry and vulnerable storytelling around the struggles she has faced as a bi-racial and multi-cultural person - of not being Ei...2023-01-171h 00
Going North PodcastEp. 592 – “There Is A Rainbow In Everyone” with Zsata Williams-Spinks (@zsata)“In my stories, there’s always more than one message because life has more than one message.” - Zsata Williams-SpinksToday’s featured author is a preschool teacher, mom, and wife, Zsata Williams-Spinks. Zsata and I had a fun chat about her book, “There Is A Rainbow In Everyone”, why she decided to publish a children’s book as her first book, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write a children’s bookWhat to expect from her next bookHer advice for aspiring childr...2022-11-2529 min
Going North PodcastEp. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen)Good writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great. Today’s featured writer is an instructor and award-winning author of over forty works for kids, teens, and adults, in a variety of genres, Natasha Deen. Natasha and I have a fun chat about her books, how to navigate the genre map when publishing books for a variety of readerships, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a writerThe advantages of being an indie writerWhat Natasha does for self-careWh...2022-11-0457 min
Going North PodcastEp. 574 – “Light Skin Gone to Waste” with Toni Ann Johnson (@toniannjohnson)Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work.Today’s featured award-winning author is an actor, award-winning screenwriter, audiobook narrator, college professor, and the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award winner, Toni Ann Johnson. Toni Ann and I have a fun chat about her book, “Light Skin Gone to Waste”, how to gain confidence as a writer, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she got into writingWhy it pays to trust your intuition as a writerWhy persist...2022-10-1459 min
Going North PodcastEp. 566 – “Consciously Connecting” with Holland Haiis (@HollandHaiis)“We need to first belong to ourselves in order to belong and fit into how we can bring our gifts to a group.” – Holland HaiisToday’s featured award-winning author is human connection catalyst, workplace strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Holland Haiis. Holland and I have a fun chat about her book, “Consciously Connecting: A Simple Process to Reconnect in a Disconnected World”, the power of owning your difference, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What helped her to develop her self-awarenessHow to start your day...2022-09-2641 min
Label Free: ”To live your best life, live label free.”Being Brown in a Black & White WorldHappy 4th of July Weekend everyone!
Who's got plans for the weekend? Be safe everyone and remember freedom isn't free. This episode focuses on diversity and inclusion. My next guest specializes in 2SLGBTQ inclusion & racial equity. Please welcome PREMIERE guest Annemarie Shrouder!
Annemarie Shrouder is an international bestselling author, international speaker, facilitator and consultant in the field of Diversity and Inclusion.
She assists in the creation of healthy workplace communities through consulting, education and support using her Signature Methodology and Inclusive Leadership Program. Organizations turn to Annemarie when they are looking to build environments where people can...2022-07-0124 min
A Moment with Erik FlemingOn Inclusion and Economics Featuring Annemarie Shrouder and Rick RobertsIn this episode: Annemarie Shrouder, author of Being Brown In A Black and White World, discusses inclusion and Rick Roberts, Economist and Monmouth University Professor, discusses economics.
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Going North PodcastEp. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan)“Acquiring knowledge is your right.” - Shonda BuchananToday’s featured author is educator, culturalist, award-winning poet, literary activist, and world traveler, Shonda Buchanan. Shonda and I have a fun-filled chat about her memoir, “Black Indian”, being a critical thinker, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Shonda to become a professor.How she never has writer’s block.The importance of telling our storiesHow learning about her famil...2022-03-291h 10
Human Capital LeadershipS32E26 - Being Brown in a Black and White World. Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism and Belonging, with Annemarie ShrouderIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Annemarie Shrouder about her book, Being Brown in a Black and White World. Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism and Belonging. See the video here: https://youtu.be/46n8Ga1Pf_I.
Annemarie Shrouder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieshrouder/) has dedicated her life and career to assist businesses in creating healthier cultures so both the business and the employees thrive! She has worked for more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as an international speaker, facilitator, and consultant. Annemarie...2022-02-1829 min
The Today's Leader Podcast369 Diversity & Inclusion with Annemarie ShrouderWelcome to The Today's Leader Podcast, Building Tomorrow's Best Leaders Today. We have some pretty important conversations on this show, and today we have a conversation around diversity and inclusion from Someone that knows. Annemarie Shrouder is the author of "BEING BROWN IN A BLACK AND WHITE WORLD- Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism, and Belonging. " The book is fascinating and highly recommended by me, This is a conversation we need to have, but many won't. Its also a conversation that you might feel uneasy about, but by the end of this episode, I know you will erase that unease an...2022-01-1941 min
Team Anywhere Leadership PodcastEP. 70 How Diversity and Inclusion Work Improves Hybrid TeamsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a commitment. It’s a way of being and a way of leading. It's a continual commitment to make it safer, have better conversations, deeper conversations, and continually raise awareness of the different experiences all of us are having. Today we interviewed Annemarie Shrouder, an expert on DEI shares with us how to make your organization more caring, more empathetic, and more inclusive as you Team Anywhere. Diversity & Inclusion MeaningFor business, Diversity and Inclusion is an organizational commitment to e...2021-12-2032 min
Going North PodcastEp. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau)“We all have admirable qualities if we look for them.” – Geralyn Gendreau Today’s featured bestselling author is ghostwriter, licensed psychotherapist, soul-provoking life coach, and blackbelt martial artist, Geralyn Gendreau. Geralyn and I talk about her newest book, “Jungle Jean: The Life and Times of Jean Liedloff, the Woman Who Transformed Modern Parenting with The Continuum Concept”, the process for writing this book, and more!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Geralyn met Jean Liedloff and what is it about her work that caused her to dedicate herself to advancing The Continuum Con...2021-12-1340 min
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter DialogueBeing Brown in a Black And White World with Annemarie ShrouderAnnemarie Shrouder is an international speaker, consultant and facilitator on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. She's also author of "Being Brown in a Black and White World: Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism and Belonging," released in April 2021. Om this conversation, we discuss the journey inside her book, the trials and tribulations she faced, the Both/And and the Value of Three concepts, and her work with business leaders to help stimulate change, drive motivation and create impact. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.c...2021-11-211h 00
Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast63. Embracing All Parts of You: What You See vs Who You Are with Annemarie ShrouderAnnemarie Shrouder is passionate about creating healthy workplace communities where people feel seen, heard and valued - and can thrive. To advocate for change, Annemarie facilitates engaging, dynamic and interactive presentations with the goal to help audiences think differently about diversity, to understand the importance of inclusion, and inspire the creation of healthy workplace communities. Her signature methodology is called the ‘ABCs of Inclusion’ and works on two premises - that inclusion is an outcome and that leadership has to "get it" and build their capacity first, in order for change to be...2021-11-1658 min
Going North PodcastEp. 430 – “Being Brown in a Black and White World” with Annemarie Shrouder (@ashrouder)“You don’t do inclusion, you create inclusion.” – Annemarie Shrouder Today’s featured author is international speaker, workshop facilitator, poet, and consultant, Annemarie Shrouder. Annemarie and I talk about her book, some D&I terms that you may not have heard yet, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Annemarie became a D&I expert. What “othering” is. The difference between diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Annemarie’s Site: ht...2021-11-1549 min
Unlabeled Leadership103: Annemarie Shrouder Guides Others in a Black and White WorldI invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 103, Annemarie Shrouder explains what Lisa Marie Platske said that affected how she works. In the following story, Annemarie then illustrates listening to learn. She then advises how we can strengthen our leadership.
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Annemarie Shrouder (she, her) works in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is Canadian and biracial, which she explains informs her work. While lovingly calling herself the can opener, Annemarie helps organizations create healthy workplace communities using her ABCs of inclusion, her...2021-10-2618 min
Speak LOUDBeing Brown in a Black and White World with ANNEMARIE SHROUDERIn this episode, I talk with AnneMarie Shrouder, a diversity and inclusion speaker and consultant. She’s the author of, “Being Brown in a Black-and-White World: Conversations for Leaders about Race, Racism and Belonging,” and a mother. Today, she’s here to talk about the reality of being “bi-racial” in a world that encourages you to choose one or the other. AnneMarie was raised in Montreal by two immigrant parents: a mother from Austria and a father from Jamaica. Growing up, AnneMarie was more connected to her mother’s side of her fam...2021-10-0850 min
Dismantle Racism with Rev. Dr. TLCBeing Brown in a Black & White WorldRace is a social construct and is not real. Yet, we place so much emphasis on it. From filling out forms at the doctor's office to completing the census and more, we ask people to check off the box that indicates their racial identity. Though there is an "other" box, it does little to accurately describe those who are biracial. They often have to pick a side not only on such forms but in life as well.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Annemarie Shrouder, discuss the complexities and challenges of growing up as...2021-07-011h 00
Healing RacismRage, Denial and Making the Invisible VisibleHealing Racism, Episode 11 Rage, Denial and Making the Invisible Visible In this episode of healing racism, Candy Barone raises the topic of Breonna Taylor and the decision by the Kentucky grand jury to NOT charge police officers with her death. Feeling rage over a lack of justice and continued racial bias in the treatment of people of color. How can we overcome the denial of the white majority that there is a problem? How can we make the invisible...visible? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at...2020-09-2552 min
Healing RacismPhilanthropy To Address Police BrutalityHealing Racism, Episode 10 Philanthropy To Address Police Brutality In this episode of healing racism, Akeem Sami raises the question of whether private philanthropy can play a role in addressing police brutality against people of color. See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from p...2020-09-0751 min
Healing RacismHow Do We Make It Stop?Healing Racism, Episode 9 How Do We Make It Stop? Kerri Hummingbird leads us in a discussion about how we stop systemic racism. Where can we begin to dismantle systems that have enforced racism for centuries? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from...2020-08-3147 min
Healing RacismSo What?Healing Racism, Episode 8 So What? Candy Barone facilites a discussion about 'So What?' Now that we're discussing systemic racism, and we're engaging in the conversation, what can we start doing right now to take some real meaningful action to end systemic racism? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in...2020-08-2747 min
Healing RacismCorporate DiversityHealing Racism, Episode 7 Corporate Diversity In this episode of healing racism, Annemarie Shrouder raises the question of how do we ensure that the diversity of corporations and leadership reflects the diversity of the overall population? Do affirmative action style initiatives work? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity...2020-08-1148 min
Healing RacismReverse Discrimination / Reverse RacismHealing Racism, Episode 6 Reverse Discrimination / Racism In this episode of healing racism, Akeem Sami leads us in a discussion of whether reverse discrimination or reverse racism exist. What is reverse discrimination, and what is reverse racism? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences...2020-08-0335 min
Healing RacismColor Blindness and Being An AllyHealing Racism, Episode 5 Color Blindness and Being An Ally In this episode of Healing Racism, Kerri Hummingbird leads us in an exploration of color blindness and systemic racism. Where did color blindness come from, how does it serve, and how does it not serve when it comes to stopping systemic racism. See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American...2020-07-1242 min
Healing RacismWhat is Equality, What is it Not, and Do You Think It's Real?Healing Racism, Episode 4 What is Equality, What is it Not, and Do You Think It's Real? In this episode of Healing Racism, Candy Barone leads us in an exploration of equality as regards racism. What does equality mean with regards to racism, what does it not mean, and is it possible to achieve equality between 'races'? See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami...2020-07-0339 min
Healing RacismEpisode 3: Should We Remove Anti-Black Statues, Monuments and Street Names?Healing Racism, Episode 3 Should We Remove Anti-Black Statues, Monuments and Street Names? In this second episode of Healing Racism, Annemarie Shrouder raises the question of whether we should, or should not, remove anti-black statues, monuments and street names. See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from...2020-06-2427 min
Healing RacismOur Why For Engaging In This Series, ContinuedHealing Racism, Episode 2 Our 'Why' For Engaging In This Series, Continued In this second episode of Healing Racism, we share our reasons why we are engaging in this podcast project. In this episode we hear from Akeem Sami and Candy Barone. See the series at www.healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingracism/ ABOUT US Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texa...2020-06-1659 min
Healing RacismOur Why For Engaging In This SeriesHealing Racism, Episode 1 Our 'Why' For Engaging In This Series In this first episode of Healing Racism, we share our reasons why we are engaging in this podcast project. In this episode we hear from Kerri Hummingbird Sami and Annemarie Shrouder. In the next episode, the conversation continues with the 'why' reasons from Akeem Sami and Candy Barone. See the series at www.healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/ Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingracism/ 2020-06-1033 min
Accidental Apprentice - Odd Jobs ExploredEP 16 - Annemarie Shrouder - International Speaker on Diversity & InclusionWe are back with a special episode. This is not only the last episode for 2018, it is the first Episode in a series on workplace Diversity, Inclusion & Equity. I have gathered a group of special guests who have unique and special expertise and perspectives related to the world of workplace diversity & inclusion.
We come out of the gate very fast on the first episode with Annemarie Shrouder.
Annemarie Shrouder is an international speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant on issues of Diversity and Inclusion.
She is committed to fairness and belonging. These commitments mean that she believes in playing fair in...2018-12-171h 06
The Building Your Xtra-Ordinary Business Radio Network!Celebrating Challenges Day!Evolving Leaders from EBC Radio
Celebrating Challenges Day!
We have two great guests today!
Annemarie Shrouder believes in the power of inclusion. A speaker & author, she is passionate about helping people “get” the transformation inclusion can bring to relationships, communities & organizations. For almost 20 years she has worked with organizations to create inclusive environments where people feel acknowledged & valued. She is the host of Creating Families www.HealthyLife.net
Judy van Niekerk’s life story has captured global media. After she courageously shared her story of sexual abuse from her father, the reporting of sexual assault in Ireland increased 75%. This bestselling author, en...2015-11-211h 01