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FNDN SeriesThe Gender Pay Gap Isn’t What You Think It Is with Aubrey Blanche-Serellano, Founder at The MathPathDescription:Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our deep dive into startup compensation with industry leaders from across the startup world. In our conversation with Aubrey Blanche- Serellano, Founder of MathPath and former VP at Culture Amp, we unpack the critical misconceptions around the gender pay gap and explore what it actually measures versus what most people think it represents. We dive deep into Culture Amp's achievement of having the smallest gender pay gap among their peers and examine the practical strategies that drive real pay equity outcomes.Chapters:00:59...2025-08-0219 min
Startup 360Why inclusion still matters, asking hard questions & small change for womenAubrey Blanche has been part of building culture at two great Australian tech companies, Atlassian and Culture Amp.
The self-confessed "proudly woke" data nerd, who believes that bringing empathy to the numbers is vital, sat down with Startup 360 cohosts Simon Thomsen and Majella Campbell to talk about workplace inclusion, how business is dealing with the impact of Trump's war on woke, and her own experiences as a former US citizen who now calls Australia home.
It's a fascinating conversation about creating kinder workplaces and how she thinks about DEI - it has a...2025-07-1156 min
Chasing Financial EqualityEquitable by Design: Creating Workplaces That Value Merit With Aubrey Blanche-SarellanoIn this episode of Chasing Financial Equality, host Kane Jackson speaks with Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, founder and CEO of MathPath and Vice President of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp. Known for her systems-level thinking and willingness to speak candidly about difficult topics, Aubrey shares her evidence-based approach to creating more equitable workplaces through intentional design rather than checkbox diversity initiatives.
In a time when diversity and inclusion policies face increasing political attacks, Aubrey offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on fairness, merit, and efficiency rather than getting caught up in terminology. She explains how her personal journey—from be...2025-06-2649 min
The Learning Hack podcastIs D.E.I. Now D.O.A.? with Amri B. JohnsonThe Battle To Keep Inclusion on the Organizational Agenda. Is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) under existential threat? With political shifts and corporate cutbacks, is this the end of D.E.I. as we know it—or just a moment of transformation? In this episode, John Helmer speaks with Amri B. Johnson, author of Reconstructing Inclusion and CEO of Inclusion Wins, about the evolving landscape of D.E.I. in the workplace. They discuss whether D.E.I. is fundamentally flawed, if it will persist under different branding, and how organizations should adapt to...2025-03-1752 min
Unlock This Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Duskin by Grace Livingston HillPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/52538to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Duskin
Author: Grace Livingston Hill
Narrator: Karen Commins
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Release date: 03-14-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Clean & Wholesome
Publisher's Summary:
In the late 1920s, secretary Carol Berkley works directly for the owner of the Fawcett Construction Company. When her boss suddenly becomes seriously ill, Carol bravely volunteers to forego her long-planned vacation and instead travel to another state to resolve problems on a construction project in jeopardy of default. Her boss gives her carte blanche to make decisions on his behalf...2025-03-147h 18
Then, Now & TomorrowWhy Power Makes Us Dumber“Power makes us dumber,” says Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, VP of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp and an advocate for building equitable workplaces. “When we gain power, our empathy goes down, our ability to read rooms goes down.” Drawing from her lived experience as a white-assumed, mixed-race, queer, and disabled leader, Aubrey unpacks how personal growth, accountability, and strategic equity initiatives—like rethinking performance reviews and redistributing organizational resources—can redefine what it means to lead with integrity.In this episode, Aubrey joins neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy to explore the often-overlooked structural issues in organizations and how addressing t...2025-01-2431 min
Reimagining HR with Trina Sunday19. Creating Equitable Organisations with Aubrey Blanche-SarellanoAre you ready to reimagine how HR can truly make an impact? In this episode, I sit down with Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, Vice President of Equitable Operations at CultureAmp, to talk about the critical shifts needed to create equitable, inclusive workplaces. We discuss her unique approach to equitable design, why unconscious bias training isn’t the solution, and how HR leaders can take meaningful action today to drive sustainable change.Aubrey shares her story as The Mathpath—combining analytical rigour with human-centred empathy—and how she rethinks systems to ensure equitable opportunities for all. Together, we unpack the tangib...2024-12-0156 min
Open To WorkThe Equity Expert: Turn Your Marginalisation Into Your Super PowerAubrey Blanche-Sarellano is an Equity Operations Leader and Mathpath (Math Nerd and Empath). Her work has been featured in Wired, the Wall Street Journal, the Australian Financial Review, USA Today, and more.
She is also the founder and CEO of Mathpath, her self-titled equitable design consultancy.
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2024-08-0731 min
Unlock This Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Ruthless Hunter by Faith SummersPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/53000to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ruthless Hunter
Series: Ruthless Billionaires, Book 4
Author: Faith Summers
Narrator: Stella Hunter, Teddy Hamilton
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 05-21-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 50 ratings
Genres: Erotica
Publisher's Summary:
Hunter Le Blanche is one of New York's most sought-after billionaires. People call him the Wall Street Shark because he always gets what he wants. His latest conquest just happens to be me. We met by mistake. I thought he was someone else when I was attempting to cross off the most significant item on my...2024-05-218h 38
callmemapo‘Cancel the Third Shift’: SXSW recapLast week, I led a panel at SXSW called, ‘Cancel the 3rd Shift: Improving Retention of Women’.Joining me on the panel were the very talented Chandra Adusei (business owner & entrepreneur), Aubrey Blanche (DEI consultant & designer of equitable orgs), and Ana Bracic (political science professor).The experience was exhilarating!We delivered a discussion on one of the most important topics about the workplace today; we delivered that discussion as part of a major international conference; and we had the privilege of delivering that discussion to an amazing and engaged audience.* * *Fi...2024-05-0207 min
Great Mondays RadioIs DEI Dead? Culture Amp’s VP of Equitable Ops is Asking the Hard QuestionsYour host, Josh Levine, talks with Founder and CEO at The MathPath, Aubrey Blanche.Through all of her work, Aubrey seeks to question, reimagine, and redesign the systems and practices that surround us to ensure that all people can access equitable opportunities and build a better world. In this week's episode of Great Mondays Radio, she dives into the complex ideas around DEI. Is DEI actually dead? While some might say yes, Aubrey believes there is a much broader way to look at the situation and it harkens all the way back to the Civil Rights Movement. 2024-02-1238 min
Always Be ConnectingEmpowering voices, inclusivity and equity with Aubrey Blanche-SarellanoJoin us in another episode with Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, VP of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp. In this episode, Aubrey talks about creating an inclusive workplace, challenging traditional notions of diversity and emphasising the significance of equity and voice empowerment. She shares strategies for fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed, but essential for driving innovation and ethical business practices. Aubrey's approach to leadership and team dynamics offers a fresh perspective on building a genuinely inclusive corporate culture.To learn more from Aubrey, visit her:LinkedIn: ht...2024-01-2950 min
Said with Candor PodcastHow to Build an Inclusive Culture? with Aubrey Blanche-SarellanoJoin the conversation with Candor's Founder, Kelsey Bishop, and Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, the CEO of The Mathpath and Senior Director of People Ops and Strategic Programs at Culture Amp, as they discuss the essential ingredients of building an equitable company culture. Drawing from her experience as both people leader and advisor, Aubrey shares learnings and specific day-to-day strategies to foster an inclusive and open culture, where people can thrive in their work. More about Aub...2024-01-1629 min
This Working LifeLive at SXSW - Ben Crowe and Aubrey Blanche on why peak performance is deadWhy do our ‘old’ concepts of “High Performance Team” and "Peak Performance” need a rethink?Recorded live at SXSW Sydney, we interrogate these concepts and why it can lead to burnout, brittleness and budget blowouts.Ben and Aubrey share stories about their own burnout and the powerful role that values can play when it comes to our performance.2023-10-2025 min
Startup Palette Show: Startup SuperstarsLived Experiences to Leadership: Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano's Story | Startup Palette ShowIn this profound and insightful episode of the Startup Palette Show, Host, Preethi Mohan engages in a deep conversation with the remarkable Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, a visionary leader who wears many hats - the CEO of MathPath, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product, and People at Culture Amp, a startup investor, advisor, and a non-profit board member.
Aubrey is a beacon of inspiration, constantly striving to reshape the systems and practices that govern our society to foster a world where everyone has access to equitable opportunities.
Aubrey shares her personal journey, a rich tapestry woven from...2023-09-1447 min
Real as FeedbackAddressing Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Aubrey Blanche-SarellanoSenior Director of People Operations & Strategic Programs at Culture Amp and CEO of Mathpath Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano joins the podcast this week. Aubrey and the hosts discuss discrimination against transgender employees in the workplace and ways to advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community at work. Tune into Real as Feedback and discover how to navigate the shifting landscape of DEI and how new legislation can empower organizations to advocate for change.2023-09-0533 min
Normalize It - The Business of Accessibility and Disability InclusionHow Can Organizations Foster a Disability-Friendly Work Environment? - Aubrey BlancheGet excited for an eye-opening episode as we welcome the esteemed Aubrey Blanche to the show. Join us as we dive into the much-discussed topic of accommodations at work, seeking to create a more inclusive and disability-friendly work environment.
In this highly anticipated conversation, we will explore a range of crucial topics:
1. Best practices for handling accommodations.
2. Creating an inclusive work environment.
3. Strategies for addressing discomfort in requests.
4. Combating internalized ableism.
5. Fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Don't miss it! #NormalizeIt
2023-07-2429 min
The Product EdgeAubrey Blanche-Sarellano - Why equity is more important than diversity or inclusionIn this latest episode of The Product Edge, Jade Bennett interviewed Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano. As a Senior Director of People Operations & Strategic Programs at Culture Amp, Aubrey has expertise in everything from designing, implementing and communicating equitable talent programs solutions to sustainability and philanthropy.Through her work, Aubrey seeks to question and reimagine systems to ensure that all people can access equitable opportunity.Together Jade and Aubrey delve into equity, diversity, and inclusion (DE&I) and the importance of an equitable approach to DE&I initiatives. In this episode, you’ll discover: Eq...2023-06-2542 min
Deep Listening - Impact beyond words - Oscar Trimbolithe importance of noticing when to listen for difference, not for the familiarIn this episode, MathPath Aubrey Blanche helps people, teams, and organizations notice the edge of their mental, and systems models. Listen for free2023-05-2632 min
SOSSOS Vol. 042 - Bagagee Viphex 131. Dimension (Gai Barone Early Reflections Remix) - Pierre Blanche
2. Where Is Home - Guy Mantzur, Then
3. In A Distorted Galaxy - Sebastien Leger
4. Past Adventures - DOMA
5. Nature (Morning Factory Remix) - Aubrey Fry
6. Bwell (Betoko Remix) - Philipp Straub, Morttagua
7. Mara (GMJ & Matter Main Mix) - Pole Folder
8. Polaris - Alan Cerra
9. Herinneringen - Navar
10. Parrake - Phi6
11. Vote - Paul Thomas, White-Are
12. Loose Control - Grum
13. Tusk - AFFKT
14. Night Owl (Colorscapes) - Matt Fax
15. Storm - Double Touch, Reigan2023-04-181h 06
Intentional ConversationsIntentional Conversations With Aubrey BlancheWe were honored to welcome Aubrey Blanche to the Intentional Conversations guest co-host seat and are excited to share this encore presentation of the vodcast with you here! Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode.And you can WATCH the full replay on our Nika White Consulting YouTube channel HERE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM AUBREY:DEI practices we created from an anti-racism lens naturally extended itself into gender discrimination.Equity order of operations in essence you focus on anti-racism which starts to dismantle other areas of discrimination.It could feel like...2023-03-2153 min
My Vagina HurtsEpisode 08: Go "Hug" YourselfWe’ve got more questions than answers about what and who is behind International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8. The MVH detectives do some digging into this and previous years’ IWD themes and discuss their annoyance and frustration about the lack of actionable purpose behind this and other DEI issues.
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International Women’s Day is March 8th 2023 and on the website that was created in 2001 to act as a hub for resources, event sharing, content around IWD this is what it says about the 2023 theme.
The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is t...2023-03-2153 min
Work: SmartWhy Equity Matters More than Diversity or Inclusion | with Aubrey BlancheIn this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the relationship between Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We’ll discuss whether equity should in fact trump everything else if you want to build a truly fair and inclusive workplace.
Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Aubrey Blanche who is the Founder & CEO of The Mathpath and Senior Director of People Operations & Strategic Programs at Culture Amp.2023-03-1650 min
Human Cogs PodcastEp. 59 Aubrey Blanche on owning your story, Culture Amp and truly belonging.“I am so acutely aware that little girls born like me don’t sit in rooms with billionaires and don’t help run tech companies. So with the incredible privileges that I have, I don’t know that I can justify doing anything else but trying to make sure that other people have access to those same things." Meet Aubrey Blanche - an absolute powerhouse and world leader in workplace culture, inclusion and belonging - and the Global Head of Equitable Design and Impact at Culture Amp, one of Australia’s biggest startup success stories. In this con...2022-10-3140 min
YNG BLK HRS8 E7: Proximity to WhitenessCheck out this week’s YNG BLK HR episode featuring Aubrey Blanche, Director of Equitable Design & Impact at Culture Amp.
We’ll discuss how proximity to whiteness is a nuanced topic inclusive of colorism, racism, justice, self identity and more. Don’t miss out!
#YNGBLKHR #WeAreHR #ABA #AlwaysBeApplying #Inclusion #Allyship #Belonging #colorism #racism #justice
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SEEK Talent TalksEvolving diversity, equity & inclusion programsIn this Talent Talks episode, we spoke with Aubrey Blanche, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp and Founder of The Mathpath. She dives deep into some of common challenges faced by organisations in their approach to diversity, equity & inclusion. 2022-08-2314 min
InnoLatinoEquitable Design with Aubrey BlancheJoin us to discover an innovative approach towards #Equity & #Inclusion called: "Equitable Design". Aubrey Blanche is #Latina a math nerd and empath who helps organizations build equitable processes, products, and experiences. Her work combines an empathic and intersectional approach with social scientific methods to create meaningful, sustainable change. Make sure you check her website: aubreyblanche.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-08-0539 min
People Matters Podcast SeriesWhat employees seek when they look for jobs at inclusive organisations?With the changing employee-employer relationship, it has become an imperative for the employers to track keep a track of the latest priorities of the job seekers and employees. As we transitioned into the remote working mode and are bouncing back to the office floors, have the behaviour of the workforce towards the LGBT+ employees changed for good or bad? In this episode, Aubrey Blanche, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People answered the questions. 2022-06-0910 min
Mindstand PodMindStand Pod Season 1 Episode 4: Aubrey BlancheWelcome to MindStand Pod, hosted by CEO and Co-Founder Michael Ogunsanya. MindStand Pod is a series exploring workplaces and diving into cultures that make them tick. Each of our seasons will dive into unique factors of business, provide great stories from leaders in human capital, and offer helpful insights you can use today to impact your company!
On today's episode, we invite special guest, Aubrey Blanche. Aubrey Blanche is The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath), Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp, and a startup investor and advisor. Through all her work, she seeks to q...2022-03-2935 min
Latinxs Who DesignIntroducing By us not biased: Episode 1: Aubrey Blanche talks Equitable DesignIn this episode, Michel interviews Aubrey Blanche. Aubrey is The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath), Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp, and a startup investor and advisor. During this chat, she shares her experiences with us about evolving our process and being inclusive. She's a Latina, Queer, and Bipolar 1 and wants you to know that: You matter.
Books recommended on the Episode:
The Wake Up by Michelle MiJung Kim
All Are Welcome by Cynthia Owyoung
How To Talk To Your Boss About Race by Y-Vonne Hutchinson
Inclusion Revolution by Daisy Aug...2022-03-2224 min
Living CorporateData is the Battleground for Diversity Work (w/ Aubrey Blanche)Zach sits back down with Aubrey Blanche, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp, to discuss data being the battleground for diversity work and more. Check out the links in the show notes, particularly Culture Amp's 2022 Workplace DEI report - it's must-read material!Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out!https://bit.ly/3k4havyRead Culture Amp's 2022 Workplace DEI Report.https://bit.ly/3JcwSzPYou can connect with Aubrey on LinkedIn...2022-03-1546 min
Snafu w/ Robin ZanderAsk RPZ Ep. 3 - Practical Philosophy with Aubrey BlancheI’m excited to share Episode 3 of Ask RPZ, with my friend Aubrey Blanche. This this episode we tackle some big, philosophical questions like: “What’s a moment from your life of bridging understanding across differences?” “What’s a powerful moment of recognizing universal truth? We also get down to brass tax with: “What’s the worst business decision you’ve ever made?” (Any decision made hastily and out of anger. ) And, very important: “What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream.” (Mint! And I will die on this hill.) If y...2022-03-0911 min
HR Happy Hour NetworkUnderstand the DEI Landscape featuring Culture AmpHR Happy Hour Episode 520 - Understanding the DEI Landscape featuring Culture Amp
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Steve Boese
Guest: Aubrey Blanche, MathPath and Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp
This week, we spoke with Aubrey Blanche from Culture Amp about their latest report on Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inlcusion.
- The diverse workforce of the future, and how it can be supported
- Importance of investing in DEI and how this helps the effectiveness of the organization
- Initiatives that are most likely to support diveristy, equity, and inclusion
- Why collecting data and auditing your performance...2022-02-2233 min
Living CorporateTalking Data, Equity & Systems with Culture Amp (w/ Aubrey Blanche)Zach sits down with Aubrey Blanche, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp, to talk about data, equity, and systems.Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out!https://bit.ly/3k4havyYou can connect with Aubrey on LinkedIn and Twitter.https://bit.ly/2Rqvtwjhttps://bit.ly/2ZyUha7Visit Culture Amp's website.https://bit.ly/3E0qNDyCheck out Living Corporate's merch!2021-12-1459 min
Snafu w/ Robin ZanderAubrey Blanche of Mathpath and Culture Amp: Do the Next Right ThingToday’s guest is Aubrey Blanche, who is both the Director of Equitable Design for People and Product at Culture Amp and the CEO of Mathpath. Aubrey is laser-focused on equitable design, and if you have any interest at all in diversity, equity, and inclusion you should follow her on Twitter. In today’s conversation, Aubrey dives deep into the nuances of what it means to build organizations that strive to be more equitable. This is something that needs to be held right at the heart of every organization. Aubrey emphasizes that there is no way to achie...2021-10-1946 min
#AskAVC with Ryan FloydUnderstanding diversity and inclusion - ep. #29In the latest #AskAVC episode, we talk about understanding and the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity in startups. I am joined by Aubrey Blanche, Director of Equitable Design at Culture Amp, The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath), and a startup investor and advisor. Aubrey is a recognized thought leader when it comes to building more equitable businesses - and our conversation is full of actionable insights that any startup founder can utilize right away.
Why using the word "diversity" might be counter-effective?
Why you as a startup founder should care about equity (and no, we are not talking abo...2021-09-0938 min
DevDiscussS6:E3 - What Makes Ethical Design in Your Product and Your CompanyIn this episode, we talk about what makes ethical design in your product and your company with Sarah Fossheim, creator of the Ethical Design Guide, and Aubrey Blanche, director of equitable design at Culture Amp.Show Notes DevNews (sponsor) CodeNewbie (sponsor) DataStax (sponsor) Cockroach Labs (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Swimm (DevDiscuss) (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Ethical Design Guide Culture Amp Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Open Preview Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy Sarah FossheimSarah Fossheim is a...2021-08-2542 min
The HR Sound Off Podcast ShowLet‘s Sound Off On Building an Equitable Workforce With IntentionAubrey Blanche is an absolutely incredible human being. Aubrey joins me today to talk about her journey in the DEI space and why she is so passionate about the work she does. Aubrey is the Director of Equitable Design, Product & People at Culture Amp and I am a huge fan of her and this organization. In this episode you will learn:
What equity in the workplace means to Aubrey
Aubrey's mental health story
Why building a culture of belonging in the workplace matters
What it means to bring your whole self Vs your authentic self...2021-08-0837 min
As Told By Nomads579: Living Outside the Binary with Aubrey BlancheIn today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join Aubrey Blanche and me as we talk about racialization, equitable leadership, living outside the binary, and more. As someone who opted out from being often white assumed, Aubrey uses her story to teach people about race and privilege. She also talks about the effects of tragedy olympics in this episode and how the game of 'who's pain is worse?' squanders the opportunity for anyone involved to champion empathy. For Aubrey, it's not saying that we shouldn't engage in critique, but we should do so on the grounds...2021-06-3046 min
Leading with Empathy & Allyship PodcastShifting Our Work From Diversity To Equitable Design With Aubrey BlancheMelinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), and Aubrey Blanche, Director of Equitable Design & Impact at Culture Amp, talk about why it’s critical to think beyond diversity and representation. With a shift to equitable design, we build equity, right the power dynamics, and create greater access and support for people in our workplaces and communities who are most marginalized. The conversation covers how to build our capacity to create and lead this change.
About Aubrey
Aubrey Blanche is The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath), Director of Equitable Design & Impact at Culture Amp, and a startup investor, and ad...2021-05-1746 min
Culture First with Damon KlotzHow to build an anti-racist organization, with Aubrey BlancheIn this episode, Damon speaks with Aubrey Blanche, Director of Equitable Impact & Design at Culture Amp. Damon and Aubrey discuss building anti-racist organizations, the work of Professor Ibram X. Kendi & her first memories of what equality and inclusion meant as a young child. You’ll also hear some special reveals about the content and speakers for Culture First as well as the announcement of our MCs for our North America event. Register for Culture First 2021 here: https://culturefirstglobal.cultureamp.com/?utm_source=cfpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=C%3A21q2c...2021-04-2837 min
Engage and EmpowerAudrey Blanche, Director of Equitable Design at CultureAmp, on the Power of Equitable Design in Creating Longterm ImpactIn this episode, Aubrey talks about the power of Equitable Design in making meaningful, impactful, systemic change, and what this looks like at CultureAmp. She also talks about how companies can cultivate belonging as they transition to distributed models for the longer term. Lastly, Aubrey touches on diversity fatigue, the future of DEB, and the role that her own identity plays in this work. 2021-04-0538 min
The Hiring Partner Perspective (Unedited)Ep. 6: Kay Epps - Shared ResponsibilityAt the end of this conversation, you'll know why I was excited to speak to Operations Director, Kay Epps, after Michael Goldberg kindly made the introduction. Kay talks about 'loving the bricks', working in a white male-dominated industry, and the resilience it took to secure the career she loves - a great lesson for today's new grads! Plus why it's important to have a coach & support network.We went into depth about the impact of the social justice events of 2020 & why this time it is creating the difficult conversations & investment that is needed in DEI. A...2021-03-2536 min
HR Interviews PlaylistEp. 6: Kay Epps - Shared ResponsibilityAt the end of this conversation, you'll know why I was excited to speak to Operations Director, Kay Epps, after Michael Goldberg kindly made the introduction. Kay talks about 'loving the bricks', working in a white male-dominated industry, and the resilience it took to secure the career she loves - a great lesson for today's new grads! Plus why it's important to have a coach & support network.We went into depth about the impact of the social justice events of 2020 & why this time it is creating the difficult conversations & investment that is needed in DEI. A...2021-03-2537 min
Workday Playdate47: Your Budget = Moral Document. Lessons in DEI with Aubrey Blanche“Our brains only work best when we're cared for all around” - Aubrey Blanche Failed it! Fam, we’re excited to introduce to you Aubrey Blanche. More love, less hate, more universal connection. We all want to live in a world that Aubrey can help cultivate. Get ready to hear some important bits of information in this inspirational episode! In today’s episode, Aubrey talks to us about: DEI & the “cookie metaphor” (you have to listen in to this one!) How the limits of America’s obsession with productivity is the anti-caring for the human o...2021-03-2445 min
The Analytics Power Hour#110 (Rebroadcast): Creating Balanced Teams (and Avoiding Groupthink) with Aubrey Blanche & Alison VorsatzIn recognition of International Women's Day, and because it's a really important topic, this is a very special episode. The two straight, white, cisgender male co-hosts of this podcast sat this episode out, while Moe took over the mic for an in-depth discussion with Alison Vorsatz from Fairygodboss and Aubrey Blanche from Atlassian about diversity (a term they both try to avoid) in the workplace. If this episode doesn't change your perspective and compel you to action, you are almost certainly not a human being. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode and a transcript...2021-03-081h 00
Inventive Journey"Don't Accept Crap Rules" The Inventive Journey Podcast for Entrepreneurs w/ Aubrey BlancheDon't believe all the crap rules they tell you. Most of it is made up. Ask for whatever you want.
My job title is "Head of Equitable Design" which was NOT the job that they were hiring for. I have a history of literally making up my own job. That's the thing about tech. It calls itself very innovative, but it's actually a very risk-averse industry.
And so one of the lessons that I've learned is that there is a lot of facades about what is possible, and what you are told is possible. But if you can punch through...2020-09-2927 min
Drive by Future WomenBonus 8: Aubrey BlancheGeorgie chats with Culture Amp’s Global Head of Equitable Design & Impact Aubrey Blanche (aka the Mathpath) about how we can address bias in the recruiting process. New episodes of Drive will be in your feed every Wednesday. Subscribe now in your favourite podcast app so you never miss one. Thanks to our partner Uber Eats for making Drive possible and to Fancy Films for producing it. #futurewomen#drivepodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-2003 minDrive by Future WomenCulture Amp's Aubrey Blanche on belongingGeorgie chats to Culture Amp’s Global Head of Equitable Design & Impact Aubrey Blanche (aka The Mathpath) about how her experiences of discrimination cultivated empathy, why belonging is more important than inclusion in the workplace, and what leadership should look like in 2020. Aubrey’s recommendationsCulture First podcast Signal appThe Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House by Audre LordeAny book by Pema Chodron Aubrey’s Good Reads list (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5586566-aubrey) New episodes of Drive will be in your feed every Wednesday. Subscribe...2020-09-1535 min
Living CorporateRe-imagining Tech & Belonging (w/ Aubrey Blanche)Zach chats with Aubrey Blanche, the Director of Equitable Design & Impact at Culture Amp, about re-imagining tech and belonging. She discusses her complicated relationship with race and identity, talks about how to effectively combat diversity fatigue, and much more. Click the links in the show notes to connect with Aubrey and check out Culture Amp's anti-racism plan!Connect with Aubrey on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit her personal website.Check out Culture Amp's anti-racism plan by clicking here.Donate to the Justice for Breonna Taylor GoFundMe by clicking here.Fi...2020-09-1550 min
Make WavesThe Golden GirlsDorothy and Blanche bulldoze two young hairstylist into friendship and trouble ensues.2020-08-0700 min
Drive Your CareerDrive Your Career: Aubrey BlancheAubrey Blanche is the Global Head of Equitable Design & Impact at CultureAmp and formerly led Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Atlassian. Aubrey is also an angel investor in Silicon Valley, and holds degrees in Journalism and Political Science from Northwestern University and Stanford University.
In this episode, I chat with Aubrey about non-linear careers, creating her own roles within organizations, mental health, self-discovery, personal branding, sometimes rejecting feedback and much more!
You may follow Aubrey on Twitter at @adblanche. 2020-08-0244 min
Leading with Empathy & Allyship Podcast15: Creating Structural Change In The Workplace with Rachel WilliamsJoin Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Rachel Williams, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at X – the moonshot factory to discuss Creating Structural Change in the Workplace.
Learn more about Rachel on her website: https://www.rachelannwilliams.com/
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Additional resources:
➡ "Continuing DEI Work During a Pandemic" with Melinda Briana Epler, Rachel Williams, Ulysses Smith and Jennifer Brown at Tech Inclusion Global Summit 2020 https://youtu.be/fS_RR4sUbsI
➡ "Keeping It 100: What's Next with Culture & Inclusion in Tech?" with Melinda Briana Epler, Rachel Williams, Aubrey Blanche...2020-07-2749 min
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 67: Using Your Privilege To Drive Equity & Inclusion with Culture Amp’s Aubrey BlancheWhen you hear the terms, “Privilege or White Privilege”, what comes to mind for you? Do you immediately think of white people and attach the stigma of racism with it? If you answered yes, or your answer leaned towards yes...then YOU my friend, need to pause and disrupt your thinking. Because, the irony is that you, yourself, just exhibited negative unconscious biased behaviors. But, don’t beat yourself up, we ALL do this to some extent. It’s human nature. The key is to make the choice to CHANGE. In this episode, Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Equitable...2020-07-1744 min
CodeNewbieS12:E8 - How to harness privilege to create equitable design (Aubrey Blanche)In this episode, we’re talking about how as an industry, tech should strive for equitable design, and how you can harness your privilege to help create diversity, with Aubrey Blanche, director of global head of equitable design and impact at Culture Amp, and Founder and CEO of The Mathpath. Aubrey talks about how the term “diversity and inclusion” might not be as actionable as you might think, how “culture fit” may not be the thing you actually want, and how we should all be using our individual privileges to help other marginalized groups.
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Greater Than Code159: Bias in AI with Lauren Maffeo02:26 - Lauren’s Superpower: Remembering Useful Yet Sentimental Facts About People
03:57 - Lauren’s Professional Background
07:35 - Bias in the Downsides of AI
Automation vs. Augmentation
Meredith Broussard
11:15 - Media and AI/How the Media Affects People’s Perception of AI
14:32 - Concerns of Small and Midsize Businesses Pertaining to AI
18:37 - How to Mitigate Bias in AI
22:23 - Ethics in AI
Loomis v. Wisconsin
25:39 - Defining Bias in AI
Georgetown University Law Center
Unconscious Bias
Harvard Implicit Bias Test
32:04 - Fairness vs. Accura...2019-12-0459 min
Greater Than Code159: Bias in AI with Lauren Maffeo02:26 - Lauren’s Superpower: Remembering Useful Yet Sentimental Facts About People
03:57 - Lauren’s Professional Background
07:35 - Bias in the Downsides of AI
Automation vs. Augmentation
Meredith Broussard
11:15 - Media and AI/How the Media Affects People’s Perception of AI
14:32 - Concerns of Small and Midsize Businesses Pertaining to AI
18:37 - How to Mitigate Bias in AI
22:23 - Ethics in AI
Loomis v. Wisconsin
25:39 - Defining Bias in AI
Georgetown University Law Center
Unconscious Bias
Harvard Implicit Bias Test
32:04 - Fairness vs. Accura...2019-12-0459 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastHRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 12 - Wendy & Anne talk to Kellie WagnerWendy & Anne talk to Kellie Wagner, a DEI expert, CEO and Founder of The Collective-A DEI lab https://hello-collective.com/. We talk a lot about inclusion.We love the work that Kellie is doing in this area and can't wait to see what they do next.
Kellie's recommendations:
Ellen Pao https://twitter.com/ekp
Aubrey Blanche https://twitter.com/adblanche
Michelle Kim https://twitter.com/mjmichellekim
Brene Brown https://twitter.com/BreneBrown
Where to find Kellie:
https://twitter.com/kelliemwagner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliemwagner/2019-08-1944 min
Best of the WWESTEpisode 59: Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, MozillaTara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead for Mozilla, is a diversity champion. In this episode, you'll learn about her passion for an open internet, and why jobs in tech are "awesome." Tara candidly admits she still has a lot to learn, but also talks about her proudest moments and accomplishments. You're going to hear about a lot of things an organization is doing right when it comes to diversifying their workplace and supporting their people. Plus, you'll find out how she lifts heavy things - both for fun and for work. Tara Robertson is an intersectional feminist who...2019-07-1044 min
True NorthCulture & Diversity - Part 2In the second of a two part episode we take a look at culture and diversity and learn how successful companies are thinking about this and what we can try in our own companies. We speak with Farai Madzima, A UX Lead from Shopify, Remya Ramesh, Senior Design Manager at REA Group, and Atlassian’s Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Aubrey Blanche. We learn that both of these important topics are much more nuanced than you might think. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.2019-05-2127 minTrue NorthCulture & Diversity - Part 1In the first of a two part episode we take a look at culture and diversity and explore what they are and how they can be viewed differently. We speak with Farai Madzima, A UX Lead from Shopify, and Atlassian’s Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Aubrey Blanche. We learn that both of these important topics are much more nuanced than you might think. Follow True North on Twitter or subscribe to be notified of new episodes.2019-05-0723 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to EvolveE58: Sharing The Playbook: How Atlassian Is Creating A More Equitable OrganizationAubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity & Belonging at Atlassian, joins the program to discuss the research that Atlassian has done about creating more equitable organizations, and why they have chosen to make that information available to the public. Aubrey also reveals a language shift that they are using at Atlassian, and the importance of having conversations at a team level. Discover the innovative approaches that Atlassian is taking when it comes to gender diversity and the skill sets that DE&I professionals need to develop.2019-04-1957 minThe Analytics Power Hour#110: Creating Balanced Teams (and Avoiding Groupthink)In recognition of International Women's Day, and because it's a really important topic, this is a very special episode. The two straight, white, cisgender male co-hosts of this podcast sat this episode out, while Moe took over the mic for an in-depth discussion with Alison Vorsatz from Fairygodboss and Aubrey Blanche from Atlassian about diversity (a term they both try to avoid) in the workplace. If this episode doesn't change your perspective and compel you to action, you are almost certainly not a human being. For complete show notes, including links to items mentioned in this episode...2019-03-0754 min
LatinxAmerica's podcastAubrey Blanche shares insights about resiliency and diversity & inclusionAubrey talks about the systems based approach that her team uses to recruit underrepresented and underestimated talent in tech. She also shares how giving up is not an option as exemplified by her own personal journey into tech. 2018-12-2025 min
Diversity & Mentorship In TechAubrey Blanche – Bonus EpisodeAubrey Blanche is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Atlassian. There, she works with teams across the business to provide greater opportunities for everyone to join Atlassian and do the best work of their lives there. Her work spans the talent lifecycle from increasing access to technical education for underrepresented minorities through recruiting, retention, and advancement of all Atlassians. She relies heavily on empirical social science in her work, and has developed a new team-level paradigm for external diversity reporting. She believes that leading with empathy is the key to driving meaningful, sustainable change and creating highly effective...2018-12-0100 min
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 63 / ONLY NOW*Originally aired October 27th, 2018
Infinite Beat welcomes Only Now into the studio for a celebration of All Hallows'. We dive into the future of electronic music as well as celebrate the many local producers and crews that are shaping innovation in the Bay Area. Afterwards is a magnetic live set from the accomplished producer as well as an experimental DJ set full of his influences and upcoming releases. Happy Halloween. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Rotisiv Eht / Marlek
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Yawa Sdlrow / Marlek
Caroline K / Animal Lattice / Now Wait For Last Year
Caroline K / Chearth / Now...2018-11-011h 52
Infinite BeatBROADCAST 63 / ONLY NOWInfinite Beat welcomes Only Now into the studio for a celebration of All Hallows'. We dive into the future of electronic music as well as celebrate the many local producers and crews that are shaping innovation in the Bay Area. Afterwards is a magnetic live set from the accomplished producer as well as an experimental DJ set full of his influences and upcoming releases. Happy Halloween. Enjoy.Topazu played:Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Rotisiv Eht / MarlekRobert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Yawa Sdlrow / MarlekCaroline K / Animal Lattice / Now Wait For Last YearCaroline K / Chearth / Now Wait For Last YearOnly Now played:Dissection...2018-10-2801 min
Enterprise TimesAubrey Blanche on diversity and belongingAt the Atlassian Summit in Barcelona, Enterprise Times caught up with Aubrey Blanche to find out how the company’s diversity programme had progressed in the last year. Blanche is now the Global Head of Diversity and Belonging at Atlassian. It’s a great title. Blanche says that this is about the entire talent lifecycle from hiring […]2018-09-1719 minEnterprise TimesAubrey Blanche on diversity and belongingAt the Atlassian Summit in Barcelona, Enterprise Times caught up with Aubrey Blanche to find out how the company’s diversity programme had progressed in the last year. Blanche is now the Global Head of Diversity and Belonging at Atlassian. It’s a great title. Blanche says that this is about the entire talent lifecycle from hiring […]2018-09-1719 min
The Founder's MindAubrey Blanche Global Head of Diversity & BelongingAubrey Blanche covers the gambit including but not limited Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and the importance of Balance in work and specifically tech.To listen to bonus episodes, receive a shoutout in an episode, and become a Founding Funder of The Founder's Mind go hereLinksAubrey's TwitterAubrey's Writing★ Support this podcast by donating ★2018-08-1300 min
Humans of HRDiversity & Belonging with the awesome Aubrey Blanche from Atlassian - in conjunction with ATC EventsRecorded live at ATC 2018 in Sydney, Aubrey Blanche from Atlassian chats with Dave and Jared about diversity and belonging. We really enjoyed this chat and if you listen right to the end you may even get to hear Aubrey belt out a rendition of Ave Maria.2018-07-1927 min
She+ Geeks Out PodcastGoing Off-Script with Aubrey BlancheWe promised a round two, and we're delivering! Felicia went to San Francisco to support their new City Organizer, Lorin Bond, and met up with Aubrey Blanche, this time in person, at Atlassian's offices! Aubrey's changed her title from inclusion to belonging and they get into all the reasons why in this super fun and informative interview. ALSO this is our last podcast for a while. We're taking a hiatus! If you're devastated, tell us, and it will motivate us to get this puppy back on, but for now, we've decided to take former podcast guest Janet Comenos' advice...2018-06-2655 min
The Atlassian Ecosystem Podcast by AdaptavistEp. 47- News And Commentary On Atlassian And More!Special guest host Jamie Sawyer joins Ryan and Brenda for a look at Atlassian news and insight into the ecosystem, including a special interview with Igor Sereda of ALM Works. Articles referenced:
Byebye, user names in cloud:
https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2018/06/atlassian-cloud-changes-jun-11-to-jun-18-2018
Tempo Blog: Take Breaks!
https://blog.tempo.io/take-breaks-use-jira-time-tracking-apps
Adaptavist Blog: Power Search in Confluence:
http://www.adaptavist.com/blog/supercharge-confluence-search-using-scriptrunner/
Smart Company: Atlassian on Ditching Culture Fit
https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/advice/ditching-culture-fit-inclusive-culture-starts-inclusive-hiring-says-atlassians-aubrey-blanche/
*note* Another half of this segment on a related Atlassian blog post may be published at a later...2018-06-2236 minShe+ Geeks Out PodcastDiversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Fatigue with Aubrey BlancheWe have been fangirling over the very smart, very kind, and very funny Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity & Belonging at Atlassian. As always, we start with exploring how she got to have this fancy cool title, and then dig into what it all means. Atlassian released their second report on the State of Diversity and Inclusion in US Tech and talked about what people are sharing... a sense of fatigue when it comes to tackling issues around diversity and inclusion. This is part one of two... In the second episode, coming out in a few weeks, Aubrey explores...2018-06-051h 11
Helping Sells RadioEpisode 69: Aubrey Blanche Says Empathy Is The Key To Creating High Performing TeamsWe spend all of our time on Helping Sells Radio talking about how to help customers achieve outcomes. In this episode, we're talking about how to help employees be their best at work. Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Atlassian, talks about how creating inclusive workplaces helps teams perform at higher levels and do the best work of their lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit helpingsells.substack.com2018-05-0427 min
Hiring On All CylindersEmbracing Progress Over Perfection: Atlassian's Head of Diversity & Inclusion on Fostering Equality with DataAubrey Blanche joins the Hiring on All Cylinders podcast to discuss her work leading diversity & inclusion for Atlassian. She shares her thoughts on why there is no silver bullet for diversity, why inclusion efforts have to take place at the team level and how recruiting can lead the effort to create balanced teams throughout an organization.2017-11-3000 min
The Slightly Evil PodcastAubrey Blanche on The Slightly Evil Podcast #1Aubrey Blanche (Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Atlassian) joins GapJumpers to discuss how to make the case for diversity, what her evil twin would say, how she sets herself up for success and much more.
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Enterprise TimesAubrey Blanche talks diversityOrganisations are keen to show off their equality programmes at the moment. But how good are those programmes and how easy is it to create something that is really meeting expectations? It’s a difficult question to get an answer to. Most organisations like to throw numbers around without actually doing any real research into what […]2017-05-0820 minEnterprise TimesAubrey Blanche talks diversityOrganisations are keen to show off their equality programmes at the moment. But how good are those programmes and how easy is it to create something that is really meeting expectations? It’s a difficult question to get an answer to. Most organisations like to throw numbers around without actually doing any real research into what […]2017-05-0820 min