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Inclusive CollectiveMore DEI Pushback in Tech, More Funding for Diverse Founders, and Republicans Find Success With DiversityNadia and Rob break down the latest tech DEI layoffs and a Supreme Court (lack of a) ruling that may signal a path forward in education and for companies. Then, they discuss a big deal for underrepresented founders and reveal a new entrant in the fight for greater diversity. Finally, Rob rants about the impact lawsuits have had on the Fearless Fund and Nadia gives us a preview of the upcoming Rifelion film, Ramadan America.Learn more about the articles mentioned:
As DEI gets more divisive, companies are ditching their teams | The Washington Post | https://www...2024-02-2728 min
Storii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsOperation RenovationSaad shares his thoughts on what home renovations have the highest return on investment.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Saad on Instagram @saadmun1rFollow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-12-1315 minInclusive CollectiveExpanded Bereavement Leave, Social Determinants of Work, and Creating Outdoor Products for Bigger Bodies With Guest Charlotte Young Bowens of Conscious GearCharlotte Young Bowens, Founder and CEO of Conscious Gear, drops by to share her inspiring founder story with Nadia and Rob and to discuss her approach to inclusive design and how the universe conspires to help those that try. Also, a Johnson & Johnson employee's plea for longer bereavement leave sparks a broad conversation on inclusive family policies, and our hosts discuss how Aflac (and others) are taking the whole person into account when designing engagement strategy. Finally, the positive vibes keep flowing with a double rave!Learn more about Conscious Gear and VestaPak here: https://conscious-gear.com/2023-12-1237 minInclusive CollectiveSwedish Unions Strike Tesla, Lululemon Crops a Muslim Runner, and All the DEI News With Guest Aparna RaeDEI thought leader and author Aparna Rae joins Nadia and Rob to break down Tesla's struggles in Sweden, Lululemon's ill-conceived decision to crop a Muslim runner from its ads, and decades of bad behavior at the FDIC. They also discuss the failures of implicit bias training, Dove's initiative to bring inclusive hair design to gaming, and the role of white people in championing DEI.Read more about the deets and DEI news featured in this episode:
Tesla: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67546891
FDIC: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/fdic-toxic-atmosphere-strip-clubs-lewd-photos-boozy-hotel-12c89da7
Dove: https://www.yahoo...2023-12-0551 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsThe Lawsuits Everyone is Talking AboutSaad and attorney Dom Poncia discuss all the recent NAR litigation and potential repercussionsHosted by Saad Munir.Follow Saad on Instagram @saadmun1rFollow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-11-2938 minInclusive CollectivePost-Thanksgiving DEI Business News Digestion with Nadia and RobNadia and Rob dissect the latest DEI news like two family members at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Our hosts dish on climate change impacts on gender and sexual minorities, why Amazon's Alexa sucks, a big deal for women's soccer, and the doctor fired for his social media posts on Israel-Gaza War. Later, Rob shares one researcher's efforts to draw attention to Black women scientists and Nadia celebrates Miss Pakistan.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFind episode transcripts here: https://drive.go...2023-11-2831 minInclusive CollectiveSensory-Friendly Walmart, Bond Issue Diversity, and Women in Architecture and Construction With Guest Talia CannistraTalia Cannistra, Partner at Port One Companies joins Nadia and Rob and shares her experiences in the heavily male-dominated worlds of architecture and construction, the advantages of diversity for her clients, and the role mentorship plays in helping overcome bias. Also, Nadia and Rob go early morning shopping at Walmart (and like what they see) and take a walk down Wall Street to find companies demanding greater diversity in bond issuers. Later, they check in on X-Twitter's owner and the artist Pink's response to Florida's book banning (if you wait for it, there is singing).Hosted by Na...2023-11-2138 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsMultifamilies and HousehackingSaad and lender Nate Moghadam of Fairway Mortgage discuss multifamily investing and the concept of househacking.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Saad on Instagram @saadmun1rFollow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesFollow Nate Moghadam @nateloansLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-11-1539 minInclusive CollectiveDEI Objectives at Microsoft, Representation Backsliding at Goldman, and Inclusive Fitness With Guest Four-Time Paralympian Ali JawadFormer Paralympian powerlifter and current PhD candidate Ali Jawad joins Nadia and Rob to talk about his journey from the Olympics to founder of the accessible fitness app AccesserCise. They also discuss Microsoft's efforts to push DEI accountability throughout the organization and Goldman Sachs's disappointing representation in leadership promotions. Later our co-hosts discuss a lawsuit against NASCAR for being too woke and the deep chasm where Stephen Miller's soul should be and representation firsts from the past week's elections.Learn more about AccesserCise here: https://accessercise.com/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley....2023-11-1442 minInclusive CollectiveJobs at Risk in Israeli-Hamas War, Return to Office Prompts Discrimination Claims, and Guest Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse on Disrupting White MindfulnessNadia and Rob are joined by Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse, author of "Disrupting White Mindfulness," to break down how workplace notions of mindfulness can be problematic, how the industry generates stress, and how we can change systems to change society. They also discuss workplace retaliation for social media posts related to the Israeli-Hamas war and how return to the office mandates are driving discrimination claims for mental health reasons. Later, hear a rare "double-rave" as we celebrate the work of a gaming researcher and inclusive naming for birds.To contact Dr. Karelse, please use www.cathymae.com2023-11-0749 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsBuyer Agency AgreementsSaad shares his thoughts on buyer agency agreements and how they impact both buyers and agents.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Saad on Instagram @saadmun1rFollow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-11-0117 minInclusive CollectiveMen Take On More Caregiving, Us-China Trade War Impacts, and Guest Kyle Samuels on Trends in Executive Search and DEINadia and Rob are joined by Kyle Samuels, Founder and CEO of executive search firm and DEI advisory firm Creative Talent Endeavors to discuss surprising executive search trends, where companies go wrong in their DEI efforts, and how he is innovating to drive value for clients. They also discuss a shift in caregiving in the US as men take on more responsibilities for elder care and how a US-China trade war is driving textile manufacturers to Central America. Later, Nadia shares her disappointment with Scholastic Books and Rob cheers PBS' investment in stories and creatives in the disability community....2023-10-3144 minInclusive CollectiveCalifornia VC Transparency, People Living in Cars, and Nadia and Rob Learn How To Discover Their Deepest Needs With Executive Coach Farah HussainExecutive coach Farah Hussain joins Nadia and Rob to learn how language can be limiting for expressing ourselves, problematic and stifling in organizations, but vital as we look to lead organizations in difficult times. Also, they discuss a new California law that requires VC firms to report who they invest in and the disturbingly accelerating trend of people who can't afford rent living in their cars. Later Rob is excited about First Nations representation in Manitoba, Canada while Nadia lays out some concerns about (the lack of) American travel etiquette or accessibility measures for travelers.For more info...2023-10-2443 minInclusive CollectiveSpaceX Gets Sued, Period Product Taxation, and Evaluating the Fairness of Algorithms To Drive Health Equity With Guest Dr. Maia Hightower of Equality AINadia and Rob welcome Health Equity and AI expert Dr. Maia Hightower to learn about how bias in AI drives healthcare inequity and how her startup, Equality AI, works to disrupt that bias. Also, Rob coaches on efforts to collect detailed demographic information and our co-hosts discuss how pay transparency laws led to discrimination lawsuits against SpaceX and efforts to lessen the sales tax burden on period product users. Later, Nadia salutes our newest woman Nobel Prize winner and Rob lays out why he won't be going to Disney World anytime soon.Learn more about Equality AI: htt...2023-10-1743 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsInspector GadgetSaad and inspector Adam Wright dive deep into the world of home inspections.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Saad on Instagram @saadmun1rFollow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesFollow RJ Inspections @rjinspectionsLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-1544 minInclusive CollectiveThe Real Rogue Judges, Courageous CEOs, and Actor and Comedian Aizzah Fatima Talks About her Film, "Americanish."Actor and comedian Aizzah Fatima stops by to talk about the theatrical release of her award-winning film, "Americanish," about the challenges of raising money from the Muslim community to make a film, and about how her early career stint at Google pushed her toward acting. Nadia and Rob also talk about how two judges in Georgia blocked the Fearless fund from extending grants to black, women entrepreneurs and about comments from two progressive CEOs on leadership in the face of anti-woke pushback. Later, Nadia weighs in on return to the office initiatives and Rob loves how Leguizamo "does" America....2023-10-1042 minInclusive CollectiveLatino Economic Power, Hiring Uneasiness, and Wellness in the Workplace with Entrepreneur and Author Rikimah GlymphNadia and Rob welcome wellness expert Rikimah Glymph to talk about the disconnect middle managers feel in implementing DE&I strategies, why young people are demanding more from workplaces, and why sometimes wellness looks like fried chicken (!). Also, Rob highlights growing Latino economic power and Nadia discusses repugnant market concerns in DE&I talent acquisition. Finally, Rob laments 4 more years of Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville while Nadia celebrates Beyonce.Connect with Rikimah Glymph at Glymph Consulting https://rikimahglymph.com/Check out BWell365: https://bwell365.org/Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley....2023-10-0342 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsReal Estate Investing 101Saad discusses his philosophy on real estate investing and some do's and dont's.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-10-0127 minInclusive CollectiveDisrupting Racism with guest Dr. Peter HuangNadia and Rob are joined by author Dr. Peter Huang to discuss how math, economics, law and humor can all work to combat racism in society. Our hosts also discuss former Rolling Stone editor Jann Wenner's comments on black and women musicians and Black America's favorite college football team and coach. Later, the NFL disappoints us again and the city of Boston centers inclusion in public services.Check out Dr. Peter Huang's book – Disrupting Racism: Essays by an Asian American Prodigy Professor: https://bookshop.org/p/books/disrupting-racism-essays-by-an-asian-american-prodigy-professor-peter-huang/19900457?ean=9781736873465Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadl...2023-09-2651 minInclusive CollectiveDebunking DE&I myths with guest Mita MallickNadia and Rob are joined by “Reimagine Inclusion” author and DEI leader Mita Mallik to discuss how companies can better support women, why organizations protect toxic employees, and how the tech industry can lead in DEI. Also, they discuss Florida’s intrusive bathroom rules, Lyft’s new product features, and Rob gives Nadia two minutes on communicating poor survey results. Later, Rob rants about the obscene state of childcare policy in the US and Nadia loves Lego’s new innovations.Follow Mita Mallick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob...2023-09-1954 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsA Picture's Worth a Thousand WordsSaad and photographer Matt McNamara discuss how real estate photos are about more than just the listing.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-1523 minInclusive CollectiveThe Inclusive Collective Returns with a Season Four Launch PartyAward-winning podcast hosts Nadia and Rob are back and kick things off for the best season of IC yet! Our hosts reintroduce themselves and preview big things ahead for the show. Later, Nadia coaches Rob on inclusive language and we get a sneak preview of next week’s amazing guest.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFind episode transcripts hereFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wher...2023-09-1234 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsListing Do's and Dont'sSaad reviews some of the key things to keep in mind for anyone looking to sell a property.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-0120 min
Inclusive CollectiveSeason 4 TrailerJoin us for Season 4 of Inclusive Collective, launching September 12th for new conversations with founders, DEI thought leaders, strategists, and many other exciting people.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send t...2023-08-2900 minInclusive CollectiveIC Summer Review - Stories You May Have Missed!Nadia and Rob wrap up the summer with discussions of Diddy’s lawsuit against Diageo, Denny’s long road to building an inclusive culture, the Supreme Court’s ruling on religious accommodation in business, and a Black-women-owned VC firm is sued for reverse discrimination. Later, Rob rants about the cynicism of the Jason Aldean video while Nadia prepares for an awards banquet in NYC.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to s...2023-08-2829 minInclusive CollectiveListener Q&A: Summer EditionThis week on IC Pod, Rob and Nadia answer listener questions. They discuss Hollywood’s DEI leader exits, the potential impacts of AI on DEI, and how to thoughtfully approach DEI work from the start. Tune in now!Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a...2023-08-2134 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsThe Sexy World of Home InsuranceSaad and insurance broker Tony Cingranelli talk shop around the do's and dont's of home insurance.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-08-1535 minInclusive CollectiveBest of Inclusive Collective: HealthcareOn this special episode of Inclusive Collective, we bring you the best of healthcare. We feature our conversations with Dr. Juliana Simonetti, co-director of the weight management program at the University of Utah, with Ceylan Rowe, founder and CEO of Fihri, and Yacine Fall, co-founder of Hyve. Tune in to hear these fabulous people talk about how they are advocating and innovating to decrease disparities and increase awareness, equity, and access in the healthcare space.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comF...2023-08-0721 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsLower Rate or Lower Price?Saad compares rate, price, and another key factor when looking at a deal.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-08-0113 minInclusive CollectiveDEI Lies Revealed on Data is Love with Aparna RaeRob joins “Data is Love” and host Aparna Rae in this Inclusive Collective special edition to talk about how companies fail in effectively communicating progress on DEI, the tricks they use, and how they might do better.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend a...2023-07-3133 minInclusive CollectiveBest of Inclusive Collective: Disability InclusionNadia and Rob highlight some of their favorite guests and conversations about disability inclusion. We feature Mary Fernandez of Cisco, Jonathan Kaufman of J Kaufman Consulting, Mariyam Cementwala of the Blind Hijabi, and Keith Kirkland & Kevin Yoo of Wearworks. Join us this week as we share the fabulous work these folks do in advocating, educating, and supporting people living with disabilities.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscri...2023-07-2426 minInclusive CollectiveInclusive Collective Bonus: Introducing FannBoy FridayNadia and Rob pass the mic to showcase the premier episode of Rifelion Media's new podcast, FannBoy Friday. Host Shajahan Khan is joined by Pakistani-American screenwriter, producer, musician, and journalist Abdullah Saeed to discuss his comedy TV show “Deli Boys.”Inclusive Collective is hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.FannBoy Friday is hosted by Shahjehan Khan.Follow Abdullah Saeed @imyourkid on Instagram.Read more about this featured interview at https://createfann.com/fannboy-friday-with-shahjehan-khan-abdullah-saeed-media-mogul-in-the-making/Learn more at www.createfann.comProduced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: i...2023-07-1717 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsWho Likes Rollercoasters?Saad and fellow Boston-based realtor Mike Sokolowski keep it real while talking about the ups and downs of agent life.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-07-1541 minInclusive CollectiveBest of Inclusive Collective: Inclusive Media with Asad Butt of Rifelion Media, Saadia Khan of the Immigrantly and Invisible Hate podcasts, and Micha Cooper-Edwards of Soleil SpaceNadia and Rob spotlight some of their favorite guests and conversations about diversity and inclusion in media. Asad Butt of Rifelion Media talks about his vision of elevating diverse voices, Saadia Khan talks about the presentation of immigrants in media, and Micha Cooper-Edwards of Soleil Space lays out how she connects the dots to build an inclusive media company.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod...2023-07-1032 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsLocation, Location, and LocationSaad talks about the first three rules of real estate and why "they" are so important.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-07-0117 minInclusive CollectiveBest of Inclusive Collective: Inclusive Consumer Products with Nisha Dearborn of Fresh Chemistry, Payam Abbassian of REI’s Path Ahead Ventures, and Clarice Owens of Healthy Oceans Seafood CompanyNadia and Rob highlight some of their favorite guests and conversations from the world of consumer products. Nisha Dearborn of Fresh Chemistry skincare talks about how she chooses to market inclusively, Payam Abbassian of REI’s Path Ahead Ventures talks about the outsized impact of industry leaders embracing DEI, and Clarice Owens of Healthy Ocean’s Seafood Company talks about the intersection of DEI and sustainability.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t...2023-06-2636 minInclusive CollectiveStarbucks discrimination lawsuit, big win for tribal sovereignty, and mid-year check-ins on our 2023 DEI PredictionsNadia & Rob close out season 3 with a mid-year review of their 2023 DEI Predictions they made in January. Also, they discuss the recent Starbucks discrimination lawsuit, SCOTUS reaffirming tribal sovereignty, Garth Brook's allegiance to DEI, and the Nugget's Nikola Jokic.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, t...2023-06-1946 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsGetting Creative with FinancingSaad and one of his lender partners (Hunter Evers) talk through how to stand out from a financing perspective while getting yourself the best deal.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-06-1537 minInclusive CollectiveNike’s inclusive new line, Mesa, Arizona opens its doors to neurodiverse tourists, and Spider-Man shows the path to diverse storytelling successNadia and Rob are ecstatic about how Nike lives their values with the introduction of a gender-inclusive line and about the moves Mesa, Arizona has taken to better serve the neurodiverse. Also, billionaire Mark Cuban sells DEI to the business elite and Spider-Man shows how authentic diversity sells big. Later, Rob rants about Stop n’ Shop’s efforts to gouge consumers in less-affluent areas and Nadia applauds Lin-Manuel Miranda’s work to diversify theatre production.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor adve...2023-06-1233 minInclusive CollectiveNorth Face stands firm, Equinox pays up, and guest Mariyam Cementwala (aka “The Blind Hijabi”) shares wisdom on altering privilege dynamics and how being comfortable with confusion and chaos is essential in our increasingly complex worldRob and guest-host Asad Butt welcome Mariyam Cementwala (aka “The Blind Hijabi”) for a discussion on turning being memorable into privilege, how after a long career at the State Department she has launched a more personal project, and comfort with chaos has helped her in her work. Also, Rob and Asad applaud North Face for pushing back against conservative anti-LGBTQ+ trolls, and consider the Equinox payout driven by inappropriate behavior of a woman’s subordinate. Finally, Rob lights up The Atlantic for a lazy take on the DEI industry and Asad gets excited about the scripts he’s received in Rifelio...2023-06-0551 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsYour Real Estate TeamSaad walks through what a 'real estate team' is and who you need to include.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-06-0113 minInclusive CollectiveUber sidelines a DEI leader, pilots strike for balance, and how circus arts create spaces for inclusion with guests Leah Abel and Olivia Hatten from Circus Up!This week Nadia and Rob welcome guests Leah Abel and Olivia Hatten from Circus Up! and discuss the mission of their organization, inequity in circus arts, and how circus can bring people together through movement and creativity. Also, they discuss the Uber DEI leader placed on leave after conducting an event focusing on the struggles of white women and airline pilots' demands for better work-life balance. Later, Rob rants about the treatment of Brazilian soccer star Vini Jr. and Nadia highlights Intel’s support for religion in the workplace.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Pr...2023-05-2943 minInclusive CollectiveGoldman Settles, Companies Prefer “Belonging” to “Inclusion,” and Exotic Dancers UnionizeNadia and Rob get some long-needed time to catch up on the past week’s top DEI stories. Goldman settles a gender discrimination lawsuit, the New York Times ponders the meaning of Belonging and Inclusion, and some dedicated dancers in North Hollywood fight for their rights. Later, Nadia rants about America’s least favorite and least effective governor, and Rob finds a movie award worth winning (and movies worth watching).Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email Podca...2023-05-2230 minInclusive CollectiveAsians in the USA, Oscars diversity standards, and supporting faculty to deliver an inclusive higher education with Dr. Joyya Smith and Dr. Greg Beaver of Suffolk UniversityThis week Nadia and Rob welcome Dr. Joyya Smith and Dr. Greg Beaver of Suffolk University to talk about building inclusive curricula, how they act on student feedback, and the improvements and accountability they think are yet to come in support. Also, Nadia combs through a Pew poll on Asians in the US and Rob walks us through Richard Dreyfus’ opus on the Oscars’ new diversity standards. Later, Egypt freaks out over a Black Cleopatra and President Biden pushes for another first in representation in military leadership.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion...2023-05-1545 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsTiming the MarketSaad shares his thoughts on why timing the market is a game you don't want to play in real estate.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-1511 minInclusive CollectiveAlaska Air uniform policy, Mars targeted again, and guest Alicia Thomas of Harvard Business School reveals the promise and pressure of leading DEI at the world’s leading business schoolThis week, Nadia and Rob have fashion advice for Alaska Airlines, a former presidential advisor sues Mars Inc. over its DEI aspirations, and we are joined by Harvard Business School’s Director of DEI Alicia Thomas who talks about how HBS prioritizes inclusivity as it develops future business leaders, the mental health support necessary for students, and about her path to the elite institution (apparently there are rabbits there!). Later Nadia supports drag queens at her local library and Rob ends his feud with the British royal family.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Had...2023-05-0847 minInclusive CollectiveBlackrock misses diversity goals, DEI is "dead" in Virginia, and guest Clarice Owens of Healthy Oceans Seafood Company talks about issues of equity and sustainability in the seafood industryThis week, Nadia and Rob welcome guest Clarice Owens, co-founder of Healthy Oceans Seafood Company, to discuss inequity and racism within the sustainability movement, the outsized role big companies can play in driving sustainability for our oceans, and the impressive growth of her disruptive company. Also, asset management giant Blackrock forgets that retention is part of the diversity equation, and Virginia's Chief Diversity Officer declares DEI (and a cow) "dead." Finally, we cheer a new Barbie from Mattel and say "good riddance" to a certain, race-baiting, cable news host. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produce...2023-05-0155 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsContingencies for DaysSaad and attorney Ali Alavi discuss all that goes into contingencies for both buyers and sellers.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-0144 minInclusive CollectiveAnheiser-Busch takes cover, mature workers, and guest Ceylan Rowe of Fihri talk women's health and her company's efforts to end period povertyNadia and Rob welcome Ceylan Rowe, founder of women's health startup Fihri, who talks about how period poverty impacts performance at school and work, the continued stigma around solving the issue, and how an earthquake in Turkey inspired her entrepreneurship journey. They also discuss Anheiser-Busch's CEO's efforts to walk back their support of the transgender community and the prospect of Rob working forever. Later, Nadia rants about Scholastic's efforts to clean up an internment love story, and Rob celebrates Major League Baseball's progress (sort of) on paternity leave for players.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.P...2023-04-2448 minInclusive CollectiveNadia Squared, Eid, and Stanford LawThe two Nadias (Nadia Alam and Nadia Butt) bring you news updates with an all-deets episode.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/Inc...2023-04-1736 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsIt's Storii Time!Saad explains his passion for real estate and how Storii Time came to be.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-04-1505 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsRelationships are EverythingSaad discusses the how, why, and when of formulating strong client relationships with his friend and colleague Sam Robles.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-04-1525 minStorii Time - Stories from Real Estate ExpertsThe BeginningSaad dives into the ins and outs of his very first real estate purchase.Hosted by Saad Munir.Follow Torii Homes on Instagram @toriihomesLearn more about Torii: https://www.toriihomes.com/Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-04-1517 minInclusive CollectiveBest of Inclusive Collective: ReintroductionNadia and Rob revisit the inclusive collective origin story with highlights from conversations with past guests.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/Inc...2023-04-1042 minInclusive CollectiveWhite feminism allegations at Chief, California’s caste bill, and how data can drive better health outcomes in Africa with guest Yacine Fall of Hyve.Nadia and Rob welcome Yacine Fall, Co-Founder of health data startup Hyve, to talk about how her research led her to develop a better way to collect data on the African continent. They also walk through the problems at the women’s corporate networking club, Chief, and chat about the implications of a proposal to outlaw caste discrimination in California. Later, Nadia raves about some Muslim firsts and Rob rants about Levi’s AI-generated diversity.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor ad...2023-04-0345 minInclusive CollectiveGoogle cuts off new mothers, the NHL’s Pride event troubles, and guest Mohammed Missouri of Jet-Pac talks about his work to bring the Muslim perspective to US politicsNadia and Rob celebrate Ramadan by welcoming guest Mohammed Missouri who shares why he strives to drive Muslim representation at the local level, what Muslim voters value, and why we all benefit from a government that looks like the people it represents. Rob also marvels at the charisma of a certain US Senator from Kentucky (which one right?). They also discuss Google’s decision to not pay maternity benefits to those laid off, and the NHL’s difficulty in balancing support for the LGBTQ+ community and religious inclusion. Later, Nadia blasts Tennessee’s anti-drag show bill and Rob applauds Starbu...2023-03-2755 minInclusive CollectiveSVB and DE&I and passionate debates on college campusesThe Wall Street Journal (somehow) links the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to DE&I, and Nadia and Rob take a college spring break trip to universities across the US to sort out DE&I issues on campus. Later, Nadia calls out an Oscars musical number and Rob celebrates a change in labor law.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're...2023-03-2040 minInclusive CollectiveWalgreens gets the boot, employees and CHROs disagree about DE&I efforts, and guest Jonathan Kaufman tells us how companies can win by following the disability narrativeThis week Nadia and Rob are joined by disability consultant, Forbes columnist, and speaker Jonathan Kaufman to talk about becoming a disability-confident organization, the future of work, and his time with the late disability rights activist Judith Huemann. They also talk about California's cancellation of a contract with Walgreen's over the pharmacy's decision not to sell abortion medication in 20 states and reflect on a Gallup poll showing differences between the way employees and Chief HR Officers see their companies' DE&I investment and efforts. Plus, Rob rants about Chinese-US antagonism, and a black couple wins a settlement after "whitewashing" the...2023-03-1349 minInclusive CollectiveDilbert goes off the deep end; DE&I leaders are laid off amid cutbacks; and REI's efforts to make the outdoor industry more inclusiveNadia and Rob welcome Payam Abbassian of REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures to discuss the iconic outdoor retailer's efforts to invest in 300 founders of color, how they are uniquely positioned to support those founders, and shares learnings from the fund's journey so far. Also, Rob laments the fact that there has to be an actual person behind the Dilbert comic strip and questions why Tesla and JP Morgan get a pass for their associations with Elon Musk, and Nadia highlights some troubling data around DE&I leader layoffs. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Pr...2023-03-0650 minInclusive CollectiveA councilman crawls onstage, USA Today's diversity reporting, and a deep dive on the immigrant experience with podcaster and activist Saadia Khan.Nadia and Rob discuss a horrifying scene of inaccessibility, the investment USA Today has made in investigating diversity in large companies, and guest Saadia Khan, host of the award-winning Immigrantly podcast, breaks down why immigrants make great entrepreneurs, how varied and nuanced immigrant experiences are, and how microaggressions and hate crimes are related.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listenin...2023-02-2747 minInclusive CollectiveOptimism as a ValueThis week in IC, Rob and Nadia reflect on a few positive DEI stories, including Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Medicaid’s new food policy, the origin of Black History Month, and Nadia’s personal JetBlue experience. Tune in!Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, tellin...2023-02-2034 minInclusive CollectiveHunger strike for diversity, DEI degrees, and the unique challenges of DEI in biotech with guest Nadia AlamThis week Nadia and Rob head to Italy (they wish) to support a designer's push for diversity in fashion, discuss new college degrees focused on DEI, and highlight representation issues and solutions in biotech with Nadia Alam of Dark Horse Talent.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the...2023-02-1350 minInclusive CollectiveReflection on a Difficult Week, States Bully Trans Youth, and DEI Consultant Tara Robertson Talks Sponsorship, Mentorship and Coaching LeadersNadia and Rob check in after a run of news lowlights, a company pays out $1M for racist employee behavior, and guest Tara Robertson shares her expertise in sponsorship and mentorship and why she coaches white leaders to not (ahem) shit their pants.Learn more about Tara Robertson Consulting: : https://tararobertson.caHosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're...2023-02-0644 minInclusive CollectiveRemote Work and Young People, the NHL Caves in in Florida, and Legal Guardrails for DEI with guest Samia Kirmani.Nadia and Rob discuss the JP Morgan Chase CEO's fascination with cubicle life, the NHL's job fair fiasco, and welcome Samia Kirmani to get (free) legal advice on how to stay on the right side of the law in DEI and reverse-discrimination issues.Guest Samia M. Kirmani is a principal in the Boston, MA, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm's Workplace Training group. She is also a member of the firm's Corporate Diversity Counseling practice group, the Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations practice group, and the pay equity and sexual harassment resource...2023-01-3047 minInclusive CollectiveTech Layoffs Impact on H-1B Visa Workers, Islamophobia vs. Academic Freedom on a College Campus, and Creating Opportunities for Indigenous Communities through STEM with guest Dr. Tiffany SmithNadia and Rob note the hardships faced by laid off immigrant tech workers, discuss the college professor dismissed for showing a painting of the prophet Muhammad, and are joined by Dr. Tiffany Smith who shares the unique perspectives indigenous people bring to STEM in academic and work settings, where she sees breakthroughs, and encouraging signs in grant and research funding.Dr. Tiffany Smith is the Director of Research and Career Support for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). Dr. Tiffany Smith is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and is also a descendent...2023-01-2349 minInclusive CollectiveCEO Optimism and 2023 Workplace Culture and DEI PredictionsNadia and Rob are back and optimism abounds to kick off 2023! Check out our 2023 predictions including the death of DEI training, MORE investment in DEI strategy, and dueling robots.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can tex...2023-01-1634 minInclusive CollectiveHarvard’s Big Move, Disney's Inclusion Gains and the IC 2022 End of Year GalaNadia & Rob celebrate Harvard’s new President, Disney’s LGBTQ+ recognition, and wrap up 2022 by handing out awards and reflecting on highlights and lowlights for the year in DEI. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, e...2022-12-1934 minInclusive CollectiveB of A Lays off the Layoffs, "Shark Week" Representation, and Media-tech Entrepreneur Micha Cooper-EdwardsNadia and Rob discuss B of A's alternative to mass layoffs, Shark Week's infatuation with guys named Mike, and are joined by Micha Cooper-Edwards of Soleil Space, Inc. to talk about production, creation, and distribution challenges for content from the Global South.The films she talks about are:* Rocks directed by Sarah Gavron (UK)* Small Axe (series), available on Amazon Prime* Atlantic directed by Jan-Willem van Ewijk (Morrocco) Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion...2022-12-1253 minInclusive CollectiveAll Deets Episode: Optional LSATs, Four-day Work Weeks Win, and a French Company Crosses All the Lines, with Nadia & RobThis week on IC pod, Rob & Nadia discuss workplace DEI highlights across the globe, including the ‘no fun’ French worker. Don’t miss out!Also, check out the Undivided Gift Guide: https://undivided.io/resources/undivideds-2022-holiday-gift-guide-1319Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveC...2022-12-0535 minInclusive CollectiveDEI and Culture Listener QuestionsNadia and Rob answer listener questions on DEI in startups, preparing yourself for getting laid off, and how to attract top talent when competing against bigger companies.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email...2022-11-2832 minInclusive CollectiveTwitter's Worst Practices, Wimbledon Gets Less White, and Disability Inclusion Consultant Mary FernandezIn this week's episode, Nadia and Rob lament Elon's "U up?" email to Twitter employees, discuss Wimbledon's leap into the 20th century, and chat with guest Mary Fernandez about how DEI often leaves people with disabilities behind and what companies can do.Mary Fernandez's recommendations:Crip Camp: https://cripcamp.com/Disability Lead OrganizationsAutistic Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/National Federation of the Blind: Nfb.orgNational Association of the Deaf: https://www.nad.org/United Spinal Association:: https://unitedspinal.org/2022-11-2152 minInclusive CollectiveElection Firsts, NYC Salary Spreads, and Obesity Discrimination and Creating Greater Representation in Medicine with Dr. Juliana SimonettiNadia and Rob track historic firsts in government representation, discuss the work-around in the NY salary transparency laws, and get in depth on health equity issues with IC’s favorite doctor.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing...2022-11-1454 minInclusive CollectiveThe All-DEETS Episode! Twitter Gets Worse, The Oregonian’s Reckoning, Election Predictions and More!This week, Rob and Nadia react to the latest DEI workplace news including the Twitter Takeover and Mattel’s efforts to be more inclusive, and other news! Tune in for all your latest news centered around DEI in the business world. The Oregonian letter to the editor: https://projects.oregonlive.com/publishing-prejudice/editor-apologyHosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever...2022-11-0741 minInclusive CollectiveRemote Work Boosts People with Disabilities, Disney’s "Bianca" Falls Flat, and Keith Kirkland & Kevin Yoo of WearWorksThis week on IC, Nadia and Rob cover remote work's impact on accessibility, Disney’s new short film “Reflect”, and (literally) rap with the cofounders of WearWorks, the leading haptic platform company.Learn more about WearWorks.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a fr...2022-10-3153 minInclusive CollectiveAbleism in PA Senate Race, Big Bucks for Black VCs, and Jefferey Dagbo on Launching Digital Restaurant Platform Eate DigitalNadia and Rob call out NBC News' coverage of PA Senate candidate John Fetterman, discuss Steve Ballmer's commitment to Black VCs, and guest Jefferey Dagbo of Eate Digital shares insights on diversity in early-stage startups and on building a holistic, inclusive team from the founding team to investors and advisors.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using...2022-10-2447 minInclusive CollectiveGig Work, Great British Baking Blowup, and Investing in the "New America" with Marcos Gonzalez of Vamos VenturesNadia and Rob talk "gig" worker rules, devour the GBBS controversy, and speak to Marcos Gonzalez, Founder of LatinX-focused VC Vamos Ventures on barriers to greater diversity in VC, the values he leads with, and why the LatinX market is so important for investment growth.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/Inc...2022-10-1754 minInclusive CollectiveInflation Nation, Inclusive Uniforms, and the State of DEI with Aparna RaeNadia and Rob talk bias in wage increases, Virgin Atlantic's new uniform policies and Aparna Rae of Moving Beyond stops by to share her thoughts on DEI in the non-profit sector, corporate reparations and why she's all for quiet quitting.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the sh...2022-10-1043 minInclusive CollectiveWalmart Family Values, California Pay Transparency, and Doing DEI Strategy Right with Dr. Jodi DetjenThis week, Rob and Nadia talk about Walmart's recent expansion on fertility benefits, California joining other states in open pay policies, student debt relief, and protests in Iran. They are also joined by Dr. Jodi Detjen to discuss how DEI and innovation mix at the university level.Dr. Detjen is an organizational consultant and Associate Dean of Innovative Education and Programs at Suffolk University, in Boston, MA. She is also co-founder of Orange Grove Consulting.More on Dr. Jodi Detjen and her company Orange Grove Consulting.A link to Dr. Detjen's book is...2022-10-0347 minInclusive CollectiveQuiet Quitting, NBA Bad Behavior and Muslim MediaNadia and Rob talk LOUDLY about quiet quitting, check in on the wide world of sports balls, and guest Asad Butt of Rifelion Media shares his experiences in Muslim-forward media and explains why (media) representation matters.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like the show, telling a friend...2022-09-2646 minInclusive CollectiveThe Queen’s Death, Patagonia, and DEI in CannabisNadia and Rob are BACK! This week they break down corporate response to the Queen’s death, Patagonia’s impact, and guest Dr. HeatherJean MacNeil talks about her research on the Cannabis industry, entrepreneurship as activism, and the practical uses of intersectionality.Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.Produced by Rifelion Media.Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.comFor advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com
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If you like t...2022-09-1945 min
Inclusive CollectivePower of Inclusive Venture Capital with Senofer Mendoza of Mendoza VenturesThis week on IC Pod, Senofer Mendoza of Mendoza Ventures, joins Nadia and Rob to chat about the value of bringing DEI into the venture capital space, mentoring “under estimated” entrepreneurs and how she advocates for her firm to role model inclusive practices.Senofer Mendoza is a founder and General Partner of Mendoza Ventures, a Boston based pre-seed Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity venture capital firm. After having a career in enterprise sales and hospitality design, she began Mendoza Ventures to address the growing funding gap in the pre-seed investment stage. The firm was launched in January of 2016 and...2022-06-2342 min
Inclusive CollectiveThree Forms of Bias in Early-Stage Funding with Rachel Sheppard of Mars PetcareThis week, Rachel Sheppard, Director of Ventures at Mars Petcare, joins Nadia & Rob to share how founders can take full advantage of an accelerator or incubator experience and offers her observations and insights on systemic bias in the entrepreneurial space and suggests ways to mitigate that bias.Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of Rifelion Media.For more information email us at info@rifelion.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-06-1645 min
Inclusive CollectiveOpening the Door Wider for Everybody with Molly Levitt of Remarkable USMolly Levitt, Director of Remarkable US, joins Inclusive this week to talk about how products designed for people with disabilities drive broader innovation, power dynamics between VCs and entrepreneurs, and how her background as a teacher, founder and marketing director provided her the skills needed to advocate for an underrepresented group.Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of Rifelion Media.For more information email us at info@rifelion.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-06-0941 min
Inclusive CollectivePublic/Private Partnerships to Fund Innovation with Abid Siddiqui of BARDAThis week on Inclusive Collective, startup advisor and advocate, Abid Siddiqui, chats with Nadia & Rob about accelerator and incubator programs designed for founders, how the government strives to be forward thinking in the entrepreneurial space and his observations on inclusion in the startup ecosystem.About Abid:Abid has over 15 years of experience working across finance, commercial strategy and operations, and product management. He currently serves as a strategic advisor to the innovation division at the Biomedical Research & Development Authority (BARDA), which is part of the US federal government's pandemic and emergency response team. In this r...2022-06-0238 min
Inclusive CollectiveConverflections with Nadia and RobNadia and Rob welcome...each other, in a Season 1 halftime extravaganza and share their highlights and learnings from discussions with founders on ideas, founder relationships, marketing and product development and raising money.Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of Rifelion Media.For more information email us at info@rifelion.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-2632 min
Inclusive CollectiveFundraising Adventures and Alternatives with Melissa Corto of Education ModifiedThis week on Inclusive Collective, Rob and Nadia chat with Melissa Corto, co-founder and CEO of Education Modified (EdMod), a one-stop platform that makes it easy for educators to collaborate around the unique needs of every student. Melissa shares the advice (at times ridiculous!) she received while fundraising, the value she found in accelerator programs and how you don't have to have a business background to achieve success!About Melissa: Melissa Corto was a special educator in Brooklyn, NYC at a Title I high school for 9 years. She led her school’s inclusion & co-teaching program & served as a Me...2022-05-1940 min
Inclusive CollectiveRaising Capital for a Socially Conscious Lifestyle Brand with Chad Patterson of ROBE LooksThis week ROBE Looks co-founder and CEO Chad Patterson joins Nadia and Rob to talk about his experiences fundraising, the cultural disconnect that can occur with some venture capitalists, and how founders can put themselves in the best position to raise money. Also, Chad offers some thoughts on how Rob can bring some sauce to his fashion game.Chad Patterson is a serial entrepreneur, fashion enthusiast, community leader, and sustainability activist. When Chad is not working, you’ll catch him reciting music lyrics (often incorrectly) playing sports, and creating a beat (that’s in his head) on a rando...2022-05-1245 min
Inclusive CollectiveEmpowering People to Feel Great with Fashion Tech Entrepreneur Jessica Arredondo Murphy of True FitJessica Arredondo Murphy, co-founder & COO of True Fit, joins Nadia & Rob to discuss the early days of startup life, leveraging customer data from an inclusive lens and the lessons learned on how to mitigate machine learning and AI bias in the fashion world. She shares her lived experiences of being a bi-lingual, Latina and how her identity played a part in her co-creating a multi-million dollar, global leading fashion technology empire. Oh—Jessica also shares the unimaginable reception she got from Oprah!Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of...2022-05-0543 min
Inclusive CollectiveFalling in Love (with a Problem) and Product Iteration with Hoda Mehr of Stockcard.ioThis week on Inclusive Collective, Nadia & Rob welcome Hoda Mehr, Founder and CEO of stockcard.io, to chat about the benefits and drawbacks of an immigrant identity when starting a company, how non-technical founders can find the right people to help build their vision, and how she continuously reassesses consumer needs through research, data, observation and listening.Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of Rifelion Media.For more information email us at info@rifelion.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...2022-04-2843 min
Inclusive CollectiveProduct Development, Inclusive Marketing and Branding with Nisha Dearborn of Fresh ChemistryIn this episode of Inclusive Collective, Nisha Dearborn, CEO and founder of Fresh Chemistry, joins to share her experiences of collecting customer feedback on her skincare line, iterating her products and her commitment to inclusive marketing practices. She'll walk us through her branding decisions and how at pivotal moments she was reminded to use an inclusive or diverse lens. She had Rob & Nadia GLOWing by the end of the episode (so much so that Nadia ran out and grabbed Fresh Chemistry's Glow Getter Brightening Serum!)Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is...2022-04-2144 min
Inclusive CollectiveFounder Alignment and Diversity with Anthony Clay of IndiAnthony Clay, Founder and CEO of ERG platform Indi brings the energy and walks Nadia and Rob through how he thinks about founding team values and mission alignment, how investors value both results and culture, and how he works to understand diversity at a deeper level.Indi is the most advanced ERG enablement platform. Single source of truth. Fully automated. Totally replicated in Slack/Teams.Hosted by Nadia Butt & Rob HadleyInclusive Collective is a production of Rifelion Media.For more information email us at info@rifelion.com. 2022-04-1444 min
American Muslim ProjectKing of the World Episode 7: The Improbable Now—Mental Health, Wellness, WholenessRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Shahjehan starts touring the East Coast as an actor in a troupe for people in long-term recovery, and meets an unanticipated fan. We wrap up the “anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, racial, racist, white supremacist kind of mindset” that took hold during Trump’s presidency and its trickle-down effects, while also examining its function as a catalyst for the uptick in activism, improved representation, more diverse pop culture, and the ever-growing Muslim voice.We...2021-10-271h 07American Muslim ProjectKing of the World Bonus Episode: "We Do It For The Culture" by Tanzila AhmedRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Bonus Episode: Tanzila Ahmed, an artist writer, political activist, and co-host of the good Muslim bad Muslim podcast, shares her reflections on 20 years since 9/11.Follow Taz on Twitter, read her articles on Substack, and visit her website.Listeners of King of the World can share their own experiences post 9/11 and what the series means to them.Check out the Rifelion blog. Also visit podinbox.co...2021-10-2010 minAmerican Muslim ProjectKing of the World Episode 6: Recovery, Rebirth, and Resilience: Trump USARifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Shahjehan takes us along on The Kominas international tour, where a career pinnacle at the BBC coincides with a critical relapse into substance abuse. The consequences are dire but lead to a sincere shot at recovery with a lovable sponsor. After the Boston Marathon bombing and targeted expletives cast from a carful of dude bros, Shahjehan speaks out, this time without the cover of the band. Islamic law expert Sumbul Ali-Karamali...2021-10-1357 minAmerican Muslim ProjectKing of the World Bonus Episode: Listener CallsRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Bonus Episode: Listeners of King of the World share their own experiences post 9/11 and what the series means to them.Check out the Rifelion blog. Also visit podinbox.com/kingoftheworld to send us an audio message, some of which will play on future episodes.For more information on King of the World, visit our website.2021-10-0611 minAmerican Muslim ProjectKing of the World Episode 5: Watch Us, Listen to Us—SurveillanceRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.It’s 2008 and Shahjehan has just booked a one-way ticket to Pakistan. He moves in with his best friend and Kominas bandmate in Lahore, where new musical and social highs are interwoven with drug relapses, encounters at gunpoint, and Al-Faida conspiracy theorists. News from his hometown mosque in Wayland reveals that a childhood friend has been convicted of terrorist activities, which brings to question government-orchestrated spying and just whom the First Am...2021-09-2957 minAmerican Muslim ProjectKing of the World Episode 4: Muslims and The MediaRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Episode 4: The Way They Saw Us - Muslims and the MediaShahjehan and guests walk us through the history of Brown representation in Hollywood, politics, and American pop culture. From swarthy villains and caricatures with funny accents to slightly more nuanced and uncensored depictions in the early 2000s, Muslim actors move beyond making their bread by portraying terrorists as Muslim politicians and musicians start appearing on the scene. The...2021-09-2254 minAmerican Muslim ProjectKing of the World Episode 3: IslamophobiaRifelion Media and American Muslim Project present King of the World, a seven-part series about a Pakistani-American Muslim who comes of age in a post 9/11 world.Shahjehan introduces us to two American Muslims profiled after 9/11 in very different ways: one’s arrival in his “dream country” nearly costs him his life as the other’s family trip becomes an interrogation. Everyone seems to be on high Muslim alert, and the American Muslim community comes out in droves to publicly denounce any and all terrorist or suspected terrorist activity by anyone Muslim or seemingly Muslim, anywhere. Islamophobia is formally...2021-09-1553 minAmerican Muslim ProjectChanging the Disability Narrative with Sara MinkaraSara Minkara shares her remarkable journey a champion for disability inclusion.Imagine that the first time you meet someone, you’re in total darkness. Would you be more comfortable expressing yourself? Now turn the lights back on and think of a moment you’ve disempowered someone, intentionally or not. Learn why by asking yourself what identities you focus on when interacting and how you see your own self. These are the types of scenarios we discuss this week with Sara.A troublemaker intentionally disrupting the status quo, Sara is an advocate, entrepreneur, and...2021-08-0439 minAmerican Muslim ProjectA Muslim-Specific Streaming Service with Mir AliThis week we are joined by Executive Vice President Mir Ali of USHUB TV, a forthcoming streaming service explicitly for Muslim content in the United States.Growing up in the bubble of Southern California, Mir interacted with his predominantly non-Muslim community the only way he knew how—by showing that he was a friendly, typical, hard-working American first, then revealing his full identity once he’d been accepted. Like most all of our guests, it took effort to maintain his identit(ies) in these disparate circles. Though his passive approach may have successfully changed people’s mindsets about...2021-07-2834 min