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DiversifyHEREP 50: How Lifting The Bottom Lifts Us All with LaChaun BanksListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with LaChaun J. Banks a nationally recognized leader in equitable economic development, inclusive growth, and cross-sector collaboration. LaChaun is a Professor of Practice at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she teaches Markets, Government, and Sustainable Growth, and a research fellow at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, contributing to the American Growth Project on place-based economic growth. She previously held senior leadership roles at Harvard Kennedy School, including serving as the inaugural Director for Equity and Inclusion at the Ash Center...
2026-01-2539 minDiversifyHEREP 49: The Scholar Who Serves with Wilhem HectorListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Wilhem Hector, born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, graduated Summa Cum Laude from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and made history as the first Haitian national awarded a Global Rhodes Scholarship. He will pursue a PhD in energy systems at Oxford, aiming to pioneer Haiti’s renewable energy infrastructure and expand hands-on learning in the national curriculum.Connect with Hector!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhem-hector/
2025-10-1227 minDiversifyHEREP 48: Authentic Leadership in Law and Life with Dorothy G. CapersListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dorothy G. Capers with us. She is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for C.H. Robinson, a global leader in logistics and transportation. She oversees a diverse legal team and reports directly to the CEO.Before joining C.H. Robinson, Mrs.Capers earned her J.D. from Howard University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Illinois. She held senior legal roles at Xylem, National Express, and US Foods, and she also served as a litigator in b...
2025-09-2823 minDiversifyHEREP 47: Mary Esposito and the Art of Creative EntrepreneurshipListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Mary Esposito. She is a Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill, entrepreneur, and content creator passionate about blending creativity with business. She is the founder of Purple Pear (@shoppurplepear), a crochet venture she started as a teenager that has grown into a thriving platform with an audience of over 307,000 on Instagram. She is also the creator of Money with Mary (@moneywithmary1), a financial literacy initiative with more than 49,000 Instagram followers, designed to make personal finance approachable and empowering for Gen Z. Connect with Mary:
2025-09-2123 minDiversifyHEREP 46: The Girl Boss Effect: Creating Community and Opportunity at UNC with Lauryn TaylorListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Lauryn Taylor. She is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, double-majoring in Media & Journalism and Public Policy. She serves as the Class of 2026 Chief Marshal and is the founder of Girl Boss Gatherings, a campus community empowering female college students through career events, social experiences, and networking opportunities. During her time at Carolina, Lauryn studied abroad in London and gained professional experience interning at both a bank and an advertising agency. On campus, she’s represented brands like Grammarly, Bearpaw, and Uber Eats as a student ambassador, and she cur...
2025-08-2432 minDiversifyHEREP 45: Purpose Meets Profession with Neville PooleListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Neville Poole. With a proven track record at global powerhouses including IBM and Accenture, Neville has partnered with Fortune 50/100 executives across financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, and hospitality sectors to implement lasting organizational change. Her expertise in operating model design and leadership coaching has made her a sought-after advisor for companies navigating complex transformations.Prior to fluent, Neville served as Managing Director and Business Agility Practice Leader at Accenture, where she led the largest pure-play global agile consultancy. At IBM, she was a key leader on...
2025-04-2733 minDiversifyHEREP 44: Beyond the Field: Building a Personal Brand That Lasts with Brianna PintoListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Brianna Pinto. Growing up in a sports-focused family with both parents being UNC student-athletes, Brianna's path seemed destined for athletic success. Yet her story reveals the complex challenges of finding identity as a Black woman in spaces where representation remains limited. "You have to be comfortable in your own skin, knowing that there's a place for you in this sport, that you belong," she explains, detailing how this self-acceptance journey prepared her for success both on the field and in business settings.Brianna doesn't just play...
2025-04-1327 minDiversifyHEREP 43: Starting with the Root: Building Connections & Creating Impact with Marlee ReiterListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Marlee Reiter. She is the Founder and Host of the Rooted podcast, where she interviews founders, executives, and thought leaders in the health and wellness industry who are helping our society get back to our roots in terms of our food system, social connections, purposes and passions.Connect with Marlee:Instagram: themarleemethodLinkedIn: Marlee Reiter https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlee-reiter-144b2a235/Podcast: Rooted https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted/id1772484361
2025-03-3027 minDiversifyHEREP 42: Giving back: Thriving through community with Annabel LissadeListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Annabel Lissade. She is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she brings a unique global perspective to her academic and professional endeavors. Annabel is passionate about addressing systemic challenges and leveraging innovative solutions to create sustainable change, particularly in education and governance. Her academic focus, coupled with leadership roles and practical experiences, positions her as a forward-thinking changemaker dedicated to making a meaningful impact especially...
2025-02-2324 minDiversifyHEREP 41: Gen Z Dreams: Thriving as an entrepreneur with Alycea RaeListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Alycea Rae. Alycea Adams is an entrepreneur who embodies authenticity and grit. A fourth-year student at UNC-Chapel Hill, she will graduate in May with a B.S. in Information Science and minors in Entrepreneurship and Urban Planning, earning Summa Cum Laude honors. With 1.2M+ followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Alycea collaborates with top beauty brands like Aveda, Mielle Organics, and Sephora. She was recently named a Sephora Squad 2025 creator.Passionate about technology and storytelling, she co-founded HairMatch, a consumer app recommending hair products based on...
2025-02-0933 minDiversifyHEREP 40: I'm back! Reflecting on DiversifyHER GrowthListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, reflects on her journey with the podcast thus far. In this heartfelt solo episode, Raven opens up about the challenges of balancing college life, internships, and hosting a platform dedicated to empowerment and inclusion. She shares how taking time to pause and reflect has helped her realign with her purpose, set intentional goals, and move toward the next level of growth. Tune in for an honest conversation about the ups and downs of juggling multiple commitments and the importance of giving yourself grace while pursuing your passions.
2025-01-1913 minDiversifyHEREP 39: A Journey with Dr. Latricia FrederickListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. LaTricia “LT” Frederick. She is a dynamic speaker, passionate field researcher and certified professional coach who has spent more than 20 years enabling and empowering corporate leaders to successfully climb the ranks, develop highly productive, engaging teams and transform organizations. She currently serves as the Head of the Executive Talent Solutions group at Cisco Systems, Inc. where she leads a global team focused on the development and acceleration of executive talent and organizational growth initiatives.Connect with Dr.LTLinkedIn: LaTricia (LT) Frederick
2024-07-2817 min
GSMC Chip Shot Football PodcastESPN’s Top 10 QB Rankings & Aiyuk Officially Requests Trade | Chip Shot Football PodcastSegment 1: Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade From the 49ers | GSMC Chip Shot Football PodcastDive deep into the latest NFL trade talks and player negotiations with the GSMC Chip Shot Football Podcast. Join our expert hosts as they dissect Brandon Aiyuk’s official trade request from the 49ers, analyzing its impact on both the team and the league. From contract details to potential trade scenarios, stay informed on all things football. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a fantasy football enthusiast, our podcast delivers insightful commentary and expert analysis to keep you ahead of the game....
2024-07-171h 09DiversifyHEREP 38: #BetonWomen with Kennedy ByrdListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Kennedy Byrd is a third-year JD/LLM candidate in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law at the University of Miami School of Law. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Race and Social Justice Law Review. Originally from North Carolina, Kennedy graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Journalism and minors in Entrepreneurship and Social & Economic Justice. Kennedy is focused on pursuing a career in the sports field, with a particular interest in policies that promote equity in women's athletics. At the University...
2024-06-2337 minDiversifyHEREP 37: Showing Your Worth with Shelmina AbjiListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shelmina Abji As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. With experience leading global teams in multiple sectors, she has delivered over $1 billion in revenues annually, maintained high client satisfaction as well as team morale, and hired and promoted hundreds of professionals. In pursuit of her passion for creating gender equality in leadership, Shelmina now speaks at corporations, colleges, and conferences globally...
2024-04-1425 minDiversifyHEREP 36: The Next Level with Michelle GethersListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Michelle Gethers. She recently served as Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility for Visa. She lead the company's global strategy for growth in inclusive and diverse talent, social impact and environmental sustainability. Prior to joining Visa, Michelle served as the President and CEO at United Way of Greater Greensboro where she and her team focused on partnerships to end poverty. Michelle also held a variety of roles over 21 years at American Express, including Senior Vice President and General Manager of Card Operations. She also has experience...
2024-04-0127 minDiversifyHEREP 35: Cultures Connecting with Dr. Caprice HollinsListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins. Dr.Hollins is a distinguished figure in the realm of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). As the co-founder of Cultures Connecting, she has passionately championed efforts to bridge racial and cultural divides. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Hollins is a seasoned facilitator of race-related workshops. Her influential book, "Inside Out: The Equity Leader's Guide to Undoing Institutional Racism," has left a mark in the field. Notably, she graced the TEDx stage in Seattle in 2020, sharing proactive insights on advancing race conversations.
2024-03-1734 minDiversifyHEREP 34: Finding Your Way with Dr. Kim AllenListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Kim Allen. Dr. Allen is the executive of the Luther Hodges Scholars at the Kenan- Flagler Business School and Kenan Private Enterprise. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience in education, community engagement, and nonprofit management in organizations such as UNC-Chapel Hill, the NAACP, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. History & Public Policy Center, where she served as executive director. She holds a doctorate in cultural anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy from N...
2024-03-0336 minDiversifyHEREP 33: Breaking Barriers: Defying the Odds in Health Innovation with Shaunté KinchListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shaunté Kinch. Shaunté Kinch, CEO of Empact Global and an expert with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and aerospace engineering. Kinch, a transformative force in healthcare, holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and certifications in Lean Practice, Project Management, and Systems Engineering. Her impactful work at Stanford Hospital and UCLA Health System focused on improving clinical quality and patient satisfaction. Kinch's innovative approach includes leveraging AI for equitable access to quality care. As an Innovation Architect with NASA, she applies her problem-solving skills to address significant challenges. Ki...
2024-02-1132 minDiversifyHEREP 32: The Importance of a Mentor with Raysa AhujaListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with her Visa mentor Raysa Ahuja a powerhouse in HR Strategic Planning, Organization Effectiveness, and Talent Management. With over 12 years of experience, Raysa has been instrumental in translating business vision into initiatives that not only improve performance, profitability, and growth but also elevate employee engagement to new heights.Raysa's expertise spans a wide array of critical areas in human resources, including strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, talent acquisition, and diversity and inclusion. She's not just a mentor but a true visionary in shaping the future of...
2024-01-3132 minDiversifyHEREP 31: Reaching for the Stars with Tina FearsListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Tina Fears. She brings new meaning to the term multi-hyphenate. As a Los Angeles native, she is proud to call Atlanta home. Her recent performance credits include a recurring role as “Clara Ward” in the Emmy-nominated National Geographic anthology series “Genius: Aretha,” currently available on HULU. As an actor, writer, producer, and activist, Tina's commitment to being "Fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" is a constant reminder of what it means to walk by faith and is her driving force to use every God-given...
2023-09-1022 minDiversifyHEREP 30: Helping Haven House Make a Difference One Product at a TimeListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Kelly Bloom, Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator at Haven House Services. Such a full circle moment--my senior year in high school, Enloe Student Council was able to donate $160k to Haven House through our annual Charity Ball, and I made my first multicultural hair care product donation! So happy to present multicultural hair care products to Haven House again before the school year starts! Please go check out Haven House and see how you can donate! https://www.havenhousenc.org/wishlist/Kelly BloomHaven House
2023-08-1506 minDiversifyHEREP 29: Beyond Affirmative Action: Navigating Equity's New Frontier with Dr. Damon A. WilliamsListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr.Damon A Williams. Dr. Damon A. Williams is a visionary and inspirational leader, and also one of the nation’s recognized experts in strategic diversity leadership, youth development, corporate responsibility, educational achievement, social impact, and organizational change. In 2017, he launched the National Inclusive Excellence Tour and broader campaign to impact 5000 institutions, and empower 1 million leaders.He is a global thought leader having worked with more than 1,000 colleges and universities, Fortune 100 companies, and foundations, as keynote speaker, strategist, educator, and social innovation leader. Dr. Williams authored th...
2023-07-1634 minDiversifyHEREP 28 : The Importance of being Comfortable with being Uncomfortable with Melody BirminghamListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Melody Birmingham. Melody is the Executive Vice President of NiSource, and Group President, of NiSource Utilities, responsible for leading the company's six-state gas and electric business. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an MBA from Strayer University. She completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School, and in 2016, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, Ind.Connect with Melody BirminghamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodybirmingham/Email...
2023-06-1127 minDiversifyHEREP 27: AI's Impact in the Workplace for Gen Z with Shayne HallsListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shayne Halls. Shayne has over 15 years of experience, and he's all about creating inclusive work environments using AI-powered initiatives. Plus, he wrote a cool book called "Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating the DEI Movement," which explores the benefits of AI in supporting DEI efforts.Connect with Shayne HallsWebsite: https://manifesteddreams.org/Twitter: @MnifstdDreams
2023-05-2124 minDiversifyHEREP 26: A Message for Gen Z with Tammy Dowley-BlackmanListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Tammy Dowley-Blackman. She is the CEO of Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group, LLC, which is comprised of a suite of brands, including TDB Group Strategic Advisory, a management consulting firm; Looking Forward Lab, a media content company focused on Gen Z; andCooper+Lowe, a marketplace for women entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Tammy formerly served as the president of the TSNE Board of Directors, is a current Advisory Board member for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Proteus Fund.
2023-04-3020 minDiversifyHEREP 25: The Importance of Sharing your Story with Matt StoryListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Matt Story. Matt is the Global Brand Partnerships & Advocacy Programs @ Visa and is the host of his own podcast, What's your story? In this podcast, he sits with leaders to explore how their experience as a person of color has helped them in blazing new trails. Matt brings his love of storytelling to amplify how his guests utilized their diverse background and experiences to make an impact on the world. If you are ready to unlock your superpower and looking for inspiration, this podcast is for you. If...
2023-04-1725 minDiversifyHEREP 24: The Colored Girl with Tori Elizabeth Phillip and Rachelle DaglisListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with the founders of The Colored Girl, Tori Elizabeth Phillip and Rachelle Daglis. Tori Elizabeth is a former celebrity wardrobe stylist and is an expert in Sales, PR & Marketing. She went on to work for major corporations like 3M, and Canon, to technology start-ups such as Augury. Tori effortlessly combines her talents & skills from her diverse background, to now continue to push the envelope and empower women of color as the Founder and Creative Director of The Colored Girl and The Imara Retreat. Rachelle Daglis is a p...
2023-03-2031 minDiversifyHEREP 23: Following your Passion with Janora McDuffieListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Janora McDuffie. Janora is a host, voice-over artist, actress, and proud Tarheel from Durham, North Carolina. Janora has landed numerous tv appearances, most notably recurring as! Social Worker Janet” on seasons 7 & 8 of Grey"s Anatomy. As a host, she"s most proud of her work on No More Down Low TV, an award-winning web series that show-cased out and proud LGBT people of color. And as a voice, she"s booked ads for companies including Mcdonald's and Nike and video games such as Saints Row and God of War...
2023-02-2631 minDiversifyHEREP 22: Changing the World One Person at a Time with Modupé CongletonListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Modupé Congleton. Modupé utilizes various dynamic skills to build awareness and action-oriented workplace cultures. Modupé is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader for Worldwide Amazon Stores. As the company’s largest organization, this wide-ranging role includes managing DEI for Amazon’s Retail, Fashion, Grocery, Luxury, Prime, Delivery Services, Fulfillment Centers, Robotics, Customer Service, and Seller Partners Businesses. Modupe oversees all aspects of DEI integration and employee engagement for more than one million Amazon employees! Connect with Modupé:LinkedIn: Modupé Congleton Instagram: Modupe_c
2023-02-1239 minDiversifyHEREP 21: We are with Dr.Ronda BullockListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Ronda Taylor Bullock, Ph.D.. Dr. Bullock is originally from Goldston, NC. In 2018, she earned her doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill in the Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement Program. Her research interests are critical race theory, whiteness studies, white children’s racial identity construction, and anti-racism. Before entering her doctoral program, Ronda taught English for almost ten years at Hillside High School in Durham, NC, where she now resides.Ronda is the co-founder and Lead Curator (executive director) of we are. She is the wife of Dr...
2023-02-0124 minDiversifyHEREP 20: Off the Court with Angela LewisListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Angela Lewis. Angela is the founder of ALA Public Relations. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach and author. Angela has gained significant media attention through her high-level sports experiences. Connect with Angela:Instagram: aneglalewsi_pr or alapublicrelations Email : angela@alapublicrelations.comhttps://alapublicrelations.com/
2023-01-1724 minDiversifyHEREP 19: Starting off the New Year with Life Coach Wadeya MooreListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Wadeya Moore, “Coach Dee.” Coach Dee is an IT Professional with 20+ years of IT experience and became inspired to become a certified life coach when she desired to create and build a solid relationship with her children. She has seen positive results in her relationship since 2015, using the life coaching skills and techniques she learned, along with her spiritual guidance and natural innate ability to connect with her kids on a deeper level. It's not too late to start the new year off right! Coach Dee shares...
2023-01-0730 min
Steelers Sanctuary PodcastEpisode 63: DMC3’s two centsDavid Corob covers everything from his reaction to Saturday nights game, Cam Heyward’s resurgence, Daniel Hackett possible replacement for Matt Canada, No Lamar at Raven’s practice, could we lose Brian Flores and more on this quick 20 minute pod. Support the show
2022-12-2820 minDiversifyHEREP 18: Advice about Life at the Hill with Jaleah and MkListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Jaleah Taylor and Mk Ware. Jaleah and Mk attend UNC Chapel Hill with Raven, and share their journeys of how UNC has treated them so far! Jaleah and Mk both offer advice to future and current college students for life at the hill!Connect with Jaleah Email: jaleah_taylor@unc.eduIg: leahtaylurConnect with MkEmail: mkware02@gmail.comIg: mk.ware
2022-12-1817 minDiversifyHEREP 17: Spicing it up with Saniyah Jean-Georges!Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Saniyah Jean-Georges. Saniyah is a sophomore attending Rutgers University majoring in Business and Marketing, minoring in Computer Science. Saniyah is also a recipient of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund . Saniyah is the founder and owner of Saniyah Spices and is very passionate about her business!Connect with Saniyah and shop with Saniyah Spices!https://www.saniyahsspices.com/Ig: saniyahsspicesBe sure to learn more about the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program Scholarship :
2022-11-1829 minDiversifyHEREP 16: The Joys of Taking Risks with Sabrina Thompson MitchellListen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Sabrina Thompson Mitchell. Sabrina is from Wilson, North Carolina, and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill! She is a filmmaker, photographer, activist, and owner of Kuu productions. She specializes in directing and producing TV commercials, short documentaries, world photography, and crafting scripted content for television. Some of her clients include Google, AT&T, Warner Brothers Discovery, The Recording Academy, Sundance, and RocNation Sports. Sabrina is also the co-founder of WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), an NYC-based women’s non-profit which served 80,000+ young women over 15 years that focused on mo...
2022-10-1632 min
DiversifyHEREP 15: TRUTH4Raleigh with Dr.Terrance RuthListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth holds PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida. He is currently teaching and conducting research in the School of Social Work at NC State University. He believes strongly in the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as a community member, citizen, father, and teacher. His work with United Way has partnered with organizations including Red Hat, IBM, Raleigh Little Theatre, NAACP, AJ Fletcher Foundation, John Rex Endowment, and many others. In his role, he provided...
2022-10-0119 minDiversifyHEREP 14: Business Alignment with Robin SmootListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Robin Smoot . Robin is a certified business coach, consultant, and CEO of Robin Smoot & Company, LLC. With a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for the small business community, Robin teaches strategies that allow CEOs to refocus on their passion and work in their genius while enjoying a company that runs smoothly and efficiently. Robin has a 25-year career in small businesses, ministries, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. In the corporate arena, Robin served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Operations for multi-million dollar firms, helping them...
2022-07-1021 minDiversifyHEREP 13: Gen Z on Roe vs. WadeListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Victoria Smith, Aryanna Brandt, Alexia Chavis, and Nicole Stewart about Roe Vs. Wade being overturned. On June 24 , 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion. Listen as these panelist share their raw feelings about to topic. Connect with the pannelist Victoria Smith - ig: dlynnsmithhAryanna Brandt - ig: aryanna_brandtAlexia Chavis - ig: lexi.chavisNicole Stewart - ig: nicolestewart_
2022-06-2931 minDiversifyHEREP 12: College by Her with Phylicia JasminListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Phylicia Jasmin, founder of College by Her, is a Charlotte native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she double majored in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in African American Studies. After graduating in 2017, she went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and went on to work at Yale University, practicing family therapy. She is now a therapist at UNCC, serving college students and creating initiatives for students of color specifically.
2022-06-1724 minDiversifyHEREP 11: Human Resource Functions in DEI with Nasiya AcklenListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Nasiya Acklen. Nasiya is a native of Nashville, TN. She matriculated on a presidential scholarship at Hampton University for her undergraduate degree and began her career with General Mills in the Consumer Food Sales division. After receiving her MBA from Cornell University in 2015 on a Consortium fellowship, Nasiya transitioned into Human Resources at ExxonMobil. Following multiple successful roles as a HR Business Partner, she became the first to serve as the company’s Inclusion & Diversity Advisor focused on creating a more coordinated global strategy for the 3rd largest Fo...
2022-05-3125 minDiversifyHEREP 10: Refining Diabetes while staying Pumped with Ariel BrownListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Ariel Brown. Ariel is a certified medical assistant in the process of writing her own book! Ariel shares her inspiring personal story as to how she lives with diabetes and the way she wants to give diabetes a new look while living with her insulin pump. Connect with Ariel :Insta: Pumped_4_My_Journey Email: arielbrown@pumped4myjourney.com
2022-04-0920 minDiversifyHEREP 9: Beauties with Brains with Indira FelderListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Indira Felder. In honor of Women's History Month, I wanted to recap the inspirational Beauties with Brains event with hosted on March 12th, 2022! Indi is the founder of Beauties With Brains and Beauties With Brains: Hair Collection, two powerhouse brands that center women’s empowerment and provide resources to women interested in achieving self-sustaining success!Connect With Indi!Website: Beautieswithbrains.comInstagram: @Indifelder & @beauties_withbrains
2022-03-2830 minDiversifyHEREp 8 : DEI in Hair Care with Dawn Williams ThompsonListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dawn Williams Thompson. Dawn earned her BA in Economics with a minor in Management and Organization graduating cum laude from Spelman College, and her MBA at Harvard Business School focused on Marketing and Organizational Development, where she earned superiors in those areas. She has concentrated her career on helping to build Billion and Multi Billion Dollar Brands (Olay, Crest/Oral B, Always, Charmin, Pantene), Multicultural Impact Programs (My Black is Beautiful co-founder; consultant for Shea Moisture Leadership/Strategy Consultant; Guest Lecturer for Brand Equity, Career & Diversity at Miami...
2022-02-2123 minDiversifyHEREp 7 : DEI in the education system with NIXLA coach DeVon WilsonListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with DeVon Wilson about DEI in the education system. DeVon Wilson is the Associate Dean for Multicultural and Diversity Initiatives in the largest college of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Letters & Sciences. He is also the Founder and Director of the Center for Academic Excellence. For the past twenty-four years, DeVon worked in the areas of enrollment management, undergraduate research, Federal TRiO Programs, Student Affairs, and Student Academic Affairs to increase the access of first-generation students from economically disadvantagedcommunities and multicultural underrepresented students to higher education a...
2022-01-2530 min
Steelers Outpost PodcastJust Give Us A ShotIn Ben Roethlisberger’s regular game finale, we were treated to a classic Steeler-Raven brawl, the outcome of which was in doubt until Chris Boswell stepped on the field, 3:37 minutes into overtime.In his post game interview, Cam Heyward said, “Just give us a shot”. Is it even possible for this utterance to become a prophecy for the playoffs?Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
2022-01-1140 minDiversifyHEREp 6 : Gen Z to Gen Z with Christian ElaheeListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with a fellow Gen Z Christian Elahee. Christian is a 16 year old entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia and creator of the Hustlers Kickback podcast. The Hustler's Kickback is a hub for black creatives spotlighting entrepreneurship, deep conversation, and culture!Connect with Christian Instagram: _chrixtiannWebsite: https://thehustlerskickback.godaddysites.com/
2021-12-3130 minSteelers Outpost PodcastAin’t Dead YetThe Steelers, depleted of talent as they are, played inspired football against their archrivals. Cam Heyward and TJ Watt led a rejuvenated defense, sparked by former Raven Chris Wormley and buoyed by newly acquired Montravius Adams.Ben Roethlisberger played his best football of the season, patiently waiting until the fourth quarter which saw an scoring explosion of 17 points.The Steelers overcame uncharacteristic errors by their rock-solid kicker, Chris Bosworth, holding off a 2-point conversion attempt by the Ravens in the waning seconds of the game which would have won them the victory.
2021-12-0743 minDiversifyHEREp 5 : 30 years in DEI and ally-ship with NIXLA coach Dr. Jesus TrevinoListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Jesus Trevino about his 30 plus years experience in DEI with his journey as a Hispanic male ally. Dr. Trevino has served in the senior leadership teams at the University of Denver, University of Arizona, University of South Dakota, and others. Dr. Trevino specialized in work centered on the Inclusive Excellence Model, focusing on structurally and culturally transforming colleges and universities to value and practice diversity and inclusiveness in every sector and dimension of the institution.Connect with Dr.TrevinoWebsite: https://www.t...
2021-10-1745 minDiversifyHEREp 4 : 40 years in DEI with NIXLA coach Dr. Sallye McKeeListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Sallye for her experience in DEI and intersectionality.Throughout her 40-year career, Dr. Sallye McKee has led as chief student affairs,enrollment management, and chief diversity officer at multiple institutions. Herprofessional experience includes supervisory oversight of multi-million-dollar program budgets and unit portfolios, supervising affirmative action processes, admissions, financial aid, student life, and more. On five different occasions, she has successfully launched campus diversity offices and partnered with the president, provost, deans, and members of the faculty to create new campus-wide diversity plans...
2021-09-1834 minDiversifyHEREp. 3: Ally-ship with NIXLA coach Dr. Brandy BrysonListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr.Brandy Bryson for her experience in DEI and ally-ship. Dr. Bryson's areas of expertise & experience include: infusing inclusive excellence into leadership practices, exploration of race, whiteness, unlearning white fragility, and ally-ship.Connect with Dr. Brandy BrysonLinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brandy-bryson-dei-champ/Faculty in ResidenceAppalachian State Universitybrysonbs@appstate.edu
2021-09-1345 minDiversifyHEREp. 2: Become H.E.R with Dr. Katrina BurrussListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Katrina Burruss for an inspirational story of a "She" prenuer. Dr. Buruss is a best-selling author, mother, wife, and US Air Force military veteran. Dr. Burruss currently works as a Medical Laboratory Director and is the creator of The BECOME H.E.R. Speaker's Series. Connect with Dr Katrina Burruss Website: iamkatrinachanel.com IG: @katrinachanel2 Facebook: katrina.chanel30 Inspiredtofinder: katrina.chanel30
2021-07-1731 minDiversifyHEREp. 1: Intro to DEI with Dee McDougalListen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dee McDougal for a breakdown of DEI and ways for Gen Z listeners to diversify themselves. Dee is a 40 under 40 trailblazer and the Global Head of diversity, equity, and Inclusion at Capco.Connect with Dee McDougal IG: @dee.mcdTwitter: @theregoesdeeLinkedIn: Dee McDougal
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