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Cascading Leadership - The ShowInclusion, Talent Strategy, and Leadership HighlightsThis episode features key takeaways from the conversation with Jiquanda Nelson - How to build an inclusion culture How to set up a strong foundation for DEIB strategy How DEIB benefits organizations Additionally, this episodes covers highlights form the conversation with John Graham Jr. How to have constructive conversations about DEIBHow to move beyond the talent attraction hamster wheel How unconscious bias impacts the hiring processAdditionally, a sneak peak of the upcoming episode of Cascading Leadership featuring Brian Bennett, a leader with a unique perspective on how to build strong organiz...2023-02-1307 minCascading Leadership - The ShowAdvancing Inclusion Through Technology, Community Engagement, And Personal GrowthJiquanda Nelson was the guest on this episode of Cascading Leadership. She is the CEO of Diversity Window, a technology organization that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is a mother of three, a distance runner, and an avid community activist. She also serves on many boards, including the PTA president. Jiquanda discussed her background and origin story, which included her passion for wanting to help the younger generation navigate organizations and environments where they may be the only one that looks different. She also discussed her role as the ultimate hype woman and how she likes to m...2023-02-0257 min
insideABODEAbodeLife: Addressing our Biases Around Race is Life Work, Not a Moment | Jiquanda NelsonRecently, we invited the CEO of Diversity Window Jiquanda Nelson to speak to our brokers and staff about equity and inclusion as a life work. Jiquanda shares a little bit about herself, and provides great insight about our biases and how to address them. Jiquanda has been featured on the podcast before, check it out here.
If you have felt the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion conversation has stopped, or things aren't happening in your world, this is a great podcast to remember how much work we have to do individually and as a group. Our hope is i...2022-05-1324 min
Urban AmbassadorsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion | Jiquanda NelsonI hope this episode will bless you as much as it’s going to bless me! I say that because every time I talk to my Sis Mrs. Jiquanda Nelson, I’m always encouraged and inspired. She’s the reason why I started this podcast! Jiquanda is my Sista and a fellow advocate for racial justice.What makes her flex even harder with the Black Girl Magic is that she’s a prolific diversity, equity & inclusion practitioner! Take a listen as I roll out the Black carpet for Jiquanda, and take on a posture of learning as we discu...2021-06-2650 min
Small Town Z Girl17. Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague w/Tali LavarryIn this episode, I have a conversation with Tali Lavarry about her upcoming book "Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague: True Stories & Candid Conversations About Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace." She shares her stories filled with common microaggressions and racist experiences she faced in the workplace, in hopes that folx will feel compelled to create change. Her charge is not only to leaders, but also fellow colleagues, by demonstrating what has to be done to create real solutions that protect and fortify people of color and other marginalized groups.
Your Token Black Colleague: https://yourtokenblackcolleague.com/
IG: https://www.instagram...2020-08-1140 minSmall Town Z Girl16. More Than EnoughIn this episode, I share about a recent career change and the journey that got me where I am today. This conversation is grounded in Elaine Welteroth's book "More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are No Matter What They Say." Book: https://www.elainewelteroth.com/book
IG: https://instagram.com/morethanenough?igshid=16u3lqhyvbyyh2020-08-1056 minSmall Town Z Girl15. Black Lives Matter: Building power and supporting communitiesIn this episode, I have a convo with Zakee Darr, chairman, Black Lives Matter Lake County (IL) and Clyde McClemore, founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County. They share what the chapter is working on, how they support community and what's next for BLM after George Floyd's death.
BLM Lake County FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/806032189503037/?ref=share
BLM event on July 30,2020 "Critical Conversation: The Black Mind in a Time of Chaos": https://facebook.com/events/s/critical-conversation-the-blac/726320341490507/?ti=cl2020-07-2735 minSmall Town Z Girl14. Building a Brand & Living a Dream w/ShannonIn this episode, I chat with Shannon Scott, traveling hair stylist, educator and influencer who shares how she took her gift of doing hair and built a business and a brand. With a philosophy like, "Each one, teach one = blessings," Shannon is making her mark in the world: educating future artists, carving out space for her craft and living her dream.
IG profile: https://instagram.com/shannon_olscott?igshid=1889737l5u2cw
FB: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.scott.374
Friend's clothing line: https://savagetosaved.com/2020-07-2030 minSmall Town Z Girl13. Finding Joy in Haiti: My Son's Missions TripMy 11-year-old son took a missions trip to Haiti and shares his experience and how he learned so much from the trip. We also talk about how we freaked out because it was right at the emergence of Covid-19!
Association of the Peasants of Fondwa: https://mail.apfhaiti.org/home.html
The Sisters of Antoine of Fondwa: https://fatherjosephnetwork.org/sisters-of-st_-anthony-of-fondwa
University of Fondwa: https://ufondwa.org/2020-07-1439 minSmall Town Z Girl12. Path to Healing: What's bringing me joyIn this episode, I share how I'm overcoming trauma and being intentional focusing on the things that bring me joy.2020-07-0726 minSmall Town Z Girl11. Intro - Raising Scholars During a Global PandemicIn this episode, I sit down with Tynisha Gardner, a principal of a private school as she shares how she and her team quickly adapted to a new way of providing education. She also shares how this pandemic has increased their capacity to support students on a broader scale and set them up for success in the future.
Find Tynisha here:
IG - https://instagram.com/tabletalkwithtynisha?igshid=x6s07oitjbh0
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tynishatable/
Blog: https://tabletalkwithtynisha.blogspot.com/?m=12020-06-3045 minSmall Town Z Girl10. I’m back. Let’s GO!I’m back! In this episode I check in on where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. I needed a moment but I’m back and ready to work. Let’s go!2020-06-2718 minSmall Town Z Girl9. Creating Lasting Change in the World w/AlexStemming from his experience as a White male growing up in impoverished neighborhoods on the border of Spanish Harlem and Harlem in NY, Alex learned very early the concept of structural racism. Now having more than 15 years of winning on issues of racism and poverty, Alex has published a book. In Seeds of Justice: Organizing Your Church to Change the World, he covers the steps (listed below) everyday ordinary people can take to create the change we want to see in our communities and beyond. Treat: I contributed to and am featured in the book!
Order "Seeds of Justice" now...2020-03-1639 minSmall Town Z Girl8. International Women's Day w/ Dr. Manouchka PierreFor International Women's Day, I have a "girl power" conversation with Dr. Manouchka Pierre. Haitian-born, New York raised and Florida educated, she shares about her evolution of being a leader in the education space. She recently moved to Bahrain as an educator, now serving as a high school principal, and her current work is still shaping young women across the world. When I asked what's her favorite quote that guides her on her journey and she responded, "Real Queens adjust other Queen's crowns," I knew she was the perfect guest for this episode.
Dissertation on The Push Out: A Disproportionality...2020-03-0934 minSmall Town Z Girl7. New Year, More Werk w/JiquandaIn this episode, I share what my journey with rejection taught me about conquering goals. (Book) Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst2020-03-0316 minSmall Town Z Girl6. #BlackHealth w/Dr. John VassallIn this discussion, Dr. John Vassall, a Black male physician who's CEO of Foundation of Health Care Quality, enlightens on healthcare disparities by race and geographic areas, including cultural impact on nutrition. We talk structural racism in the healthcare system and how the work he’s doing as a leader in healthcare is working to changing and removing systemic barriers. He also shares small steps we all can take toward better health, like having a "healthcare super friend."
Intro song: Black Awareness by Starkey Banton
Bio: www.qualityhealth.org/leadership/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-vassall-md-facp-615739142020-02-2454 minSmall Town Z Girl5. #BlackBoyJoy w/RaVonya & my son MikeyRaVonya Knight, educator and activist, shares how she’s using her experience as a parent to foster #BlackBoyJoy in her community and the education system. Through her work, she’s equipping other educators to understand the dynamics Black males face and what it takes to create a safe learning space for them. She’s also preparing for some work to empower parents to advocate for their children.
Songs: Black Boy Joy by Daz Rinko and It's ok to be Black by Jac Ross;
RaVonya info:
Email: Begr8rr@gmail.com Twitter: @Begr8rr; https://twitter.com/BeGr8rr?s=20 Insta: begr8rr...2020-02-1957 minSmall Town Z Girl4. #BlackLove w/Harold GreenIn this episode, Harold Green shares his take on being a Black male voice speaking to love and romance, how he's
using his work to create a love language for people and why he's
dedicating his platform to elevate the treatment, value and respect of Black women. Intro song: Queen Latifah - Black on Black Love. Flowers for the Living clip: https://youtu.be/ruJcJkLgvXw #FFTL2020 Black Roses clip (Allyson's Marathon): https://youtu.be/Mfp_328oafA Social Media: Harold Green http://haroldandthebeard.com/. Instagram: http://instagram.com/haroldgreen. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaroldGreen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haroldandthebeard. YouTube...2020-02-1140 minSmall Town Z Girl3. #BlackGirlMagic w/Laurice and my daughter, BriannaIn this episode, I have a conversation with Laurice Shelven about Black Girl Magic (BGM). What it is, isn't and how it's impacting the world. Plus, there's a treat at the end: a convo with my 5yo daughter and us singing our fave song that reminds us of our #BGM, "Worthy" by India Arie.
Opening song: Black Girl Magic by Wale
Laurice's website: www.lauriceshelven.com
Laurice on Instagram: @lauriceshelven
Laurice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriceshelven2020-02-0344 minSmall Town Z GirlSpecial: Black History Month PreviewIn this special clip, I share a preview of my Black History Month series.2020-02-0309 minSmall Town Z Girl2. The Many Faces of Grief w/NikeishaIn this episode I explore the topic of grief with my sister. We cover the many experiences we’ve had navigating grief and highlight how it’s different for different t people!2020-01-2840 minSmall Town Z Girl1. And so it begins...Welcome!In this episode, you'll hear my passion for starting the Small Town Z Girl podcast. Join me on the journey!2020-01-1103 minSmall Town Z GirlWelcome to the Small Town Z Girl podcast!Here you'll hear from AMAZING people, doing amazing things--or sometimes just me--feeling inspired to change the world.2020-01-1100 min
This. That. & The III.This That & The III 3 - 10 - 2017Special Guest Jiquanda Nelson. | #ownmytown. | Mystikal. | The LOX. | Fences. | #issa. | Spat Chance. | Blackhawks Bandwagon. | Russ For MVP. | Etc.
This. That. & The III provides a fresh perspective on most any situationship one may face in life. From health and happiness, to family, business, music and culture, This. That. & The III with Calvin & Rici is the new wave in internet radio.
A show concept that is rooted in providing its listeners with everything they want their news programming to be and nothing it currently is, This. That. & The III not only raises the bar for lifestyle shows, it redefines it.
Be sure...2017-03-1858 min