Shows
The WECAN PodcastHow Rocki Howard & The Mom Project are Redefining Equity & Opportunity for Mothers in the WorkplaceExploring and celebrating Rocki Howard, the Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project, about her mission of advancing economic opportunity for mothers and championing equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition, Rocki has dedicated her career to creating cultures where diversity thrives and people feel free to be themselves. As a wife, mother, Christian, and leader over fourty, she’s living proof that individuality and authenticity are strengths that drive both personal and professional success. The Mom Project makes it easy to find work and hire sk...
2025-10-1423 minThe WECAN PodcastHow Rocki Howard & The Mom Project are Redefining Equity & Opportunity for Mothers in the WorkplaceExploring and celebrating Rocki Howard, the Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project, about her mission of advancing economic opportunity for mothers and championing equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition, Rocki has dedicated her career to creating cultures where diversity thrives and people feel free to be themselves. As a wife, mother, Christian, and leader over fourty, she’s living proof that individuality and authenticity are strengths that drive both personal and professional success. The Mom Project makes it easy to find work and hire sk...
2025-10-1423 min
The Future Of Teamwork with Dane GroeneveldBuilding Inclusive and Resilient Teams with Rocki HowardWant to build inclusive teams where people can show up authentically? You’ll love this episode of The Future of Teamwork. Dane Groeneveld chats with Rocki Howard, Founder and Chief Diversologist at Diversiology.IO, Chief People and Equity Officer at Textio, and host of Grown Woman Wednesday. Together, Dane and Rocki look at the challenges and opportunities facing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) today, including how the work has been politicized, why sustainable practices matter more than performative gestures, and how leaders at every level can help build trust, belonging, and high-performing teams.🔗 Follow Rocki Howard, Diver...
2025-09-3048 min
The Next Step: AI for TA and EBStop Writing Generic Recruiting Content (Here's What Works Instead)Quick question: When was the last time you read a LinkedIn post from a recruiter and thought, “Wow, this person really gets our industry”?Yeah, me neither.Here’s the problem most of us face: We’re trying to attract specialized talent (engineers, developers, nurses, etc.) but we don’t have deep expertise in their fields. So we end up writing generic “join our amazing team” posts that make everyone’s eyes glaze over.But what if there was a way to create expert-level content for ANY industry, even if you know absolutely nothing about it...
2025-09-2921 min
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowThe Purple Acorn Morning Show LIVE - Presented by ERIN Ep 37This week on the HR Morning Show, we've got a lovely new co-host joining us — welcome Rocki Howard, here to deliver on some amazing energy! Join us as we welcome three amazing guests, an ERE event round-up, and more!
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2025-04-091h 20
We Need to Talk About...DEI Under Fire: Why Companies Are Retreating & What Comes Next with Rocki HowardSince 2020, we've seen companies pledge millions to DEI initiatives, only to now watch them backpedal at record speed. What's really going on? In this episode, Felix Mitchell sits down with DEI expert Rocki Howard to unpack the corporate retreat from diversity commitments, the role of political shifts, and why some organisations are quietly doubling down while others cut and run.
2025-03-2643 min
From The Desk with Jada MontemaranoDEI Will Never Die w Rocki Howard - From The Desk ep 9Today we're joined by an absolute force in the DEI space, Rocki Howard, the founder and chief diversiologist at Diversiology. With over 20 years of experience in the diversity and inclusion space, Rocki is all about helping other DEI leaders with resources and actionable solutions. She's not just a thought leader, she's an inspirational speaker, content creator, and the host of two podcasts, grown women Wednesday, and voices of diversity. So if you're looking for a real talk on DEI leadership or show enough as your fullest self, Rocki is the one to listen to.
Learn...
2025-02-1505 min
HigherHerDiversity in Hiring with Rocki HowardRocki Howard, founder of Diversiology.IO and host of the Grown Woman Life podcast, is a renowned diversity and talent acquisition strategist. A 2022 and 2023 SIA Diversity Influencer and Global Power 150 Woman in Staffing, she's an advisory board member for WedgeHR and Informed Decisions, and a Forbes HR Council member. Featured on various outlets such as ABC News, various podcasts, and talent platforms, she's a vocal advocate for DEIB, speaking at major events. As a black, Christian wife and mom over 40, she's dedicated to fostering engaged, inclusive work cultures and believes you change the world, one story, one conversation, one...
2024-10-0218 minHigherHerDiversity in Hiring with Rocki HowardRocki Howard, founder of Diversiology.IO and host of the Grown Woman Life podcast, is a renowned diversity and talent acquisition strategist. A 2022 and 2023 SIA Diversity Influencer and Global Power 150 Woman in Staffing, she's an advisory board member for WedgeHR and Informed Decisions, and a Forbes HR Council member. Featured on various outlets such as ABC News, various podcasts, and talent platforms, she's a vocal advocate for DEIB, speaking at major events. As a black, Christian wife and mom over 40, she's dedicated to fostering engaged, inclusive work cultures and believes you change the world, one story, one conversation, one...
2024-10-0218 min
Honestly Mental, the podcastEpisode #3: Thriving Through Postpartum Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder🎧 Episode# 3: Thriving following diagnoses of PPD & GAD 🎧
Introducing Rocki Howard, a bold, beautiful, badass pioneer!
“My husband often says if more women were represented in healthcare, we would get more answers to women specific issues.”
She’s a DEIB influencer, on Staffing Industry Analysts - Global Power 150 list, and hosts Grown Woman Wednesday. Rocki also has a wonderful tool kit to help her mental health. She will share that with you in this episode.
This is a tool kit Rocki learned battling postpartum depression (PPD) and living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Rocki is a true testimonial of those who are active par...
2024-02-2645 min
The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam PosnerHiring Leaders Roundtable: Truths for Jobseekers (#thePOZcastLIVE)We are back with our first edition of #thePOZcastLIVE Hiring Roundtable in 2024!
Recorded: Thursday 1/25 @ 12p EST/ 9a PST
Featuring an expert panel of Recruiters and TA Pros:
Rocki Howard: Founder & Chief Diversity Officer @ Diversiology.io
Clark Willcox: Founder @ The Digital Recruiter
Reice Keck: Founder @ Mindhire
YouTube Replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/1BEkp5RUT-A?si=6O_oGG92W6_BlWvG
This a value-jammed show for both job seekers and recruiters alike.
#thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers.
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2024-02-231h 02
The D&Igest: Diversity & Inclusion at work62. How I made it from childhood abuse to DEI powerhouse with Rocki HowardRocki Howard became frustrated with the lack of resources that leaders of SMBs have to create safe environments for their people, which drove her to build Diversiology.io - a platform designed to support SMBs in their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. She is also a speaker, podcaster, a mother of four and so much more.
But the road to get to where she is now wasn’t easy. Rocki grew up in an abusive household and poor economic conditions. She shares with us the inspiring story of how she was able to “come out of survival mode...
2024-02-1549 min
Honestly Mental, the podcastEpisode #2: Your Past Doesn’t Define You🎧 Episode# 2: Your Past Does Not Define Who You Are 🎧
Y’all, can we get real?
I’d like to tell you a bit of my story. I’m Erika Diaz, the host of Honestly Mental, the podcast. My goal with this podcast is to have more honest discussions about mental health. Not just mine, but others as well. On the next episode, you’ll hear Rocki Howard’s story.
Today, you’ll hear the purpose behind this podcast. Where I am at today, what I struggle with, and why I struggle with them. Honesty is the best way to break the stigma surround...
2024-02-1235 min
Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX PodcastDEI Initiatives: Staying the Course & Navigating Through the NoiseWelcome to Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX podcast. Each episode of this podcast highlights how a Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations.Join Regina Blair, Day and Zimmerman's VP of Talent, Organizational Development, and Diversity and Inclusion, as she hosts a compelling panel discussion on "Stay the Course & Navigate Through the Noise" in DE&I. Listen to keynote speaker Rocki Howard and featured speakers Kim Moton, Dawn McCartney, and Trish Ferrett explore innovative approaches to attract diverse early career talent...
2023-12-201h 08
Off the Cuff with SSi PeopleThe Mom Project and RISE Scholarship Featuring Rocki HowardThis week Off The Cuff returns for a delightful and inspiring conversation with Rocki Howard about training and equipping women of color for modern, higher-paying careers in tech, administration, HR, and more. Rocki is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce at every stage of their journey. She has spent 20-plus years in the human resource and talent acquisition space and is a firm believer in the power of helping people get jobs, in a culture where they are free to be themselves and change their lives. This belief has driven her career creating work cultures that allo...
2023-08-0226 minOff the Cuff with SSi PeopleThe Mom Project and RISE Scholarship Featuring Rocki HowardThis week Off The Cuff returns for a delightful and inspiring conversation with Rocki Howard about training and equipping women of color for modern, higher-paying careers in tech, administration, HR, and more. Rocki is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce at every stage of their journey. She has spent 20-plus years in the human resource and talent acquisition space and is a firm believer in the power of helping people get jobs, in a culture where they are free to be themselves and change their lives. This belief has driven her career creating work cultures that allo...
2023-08-0226 min
The Future of Work ExchangeEpisode 708: A Conversation With Rocki Howard, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project.The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Rocki Howard, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project, to discuss the evolution of diversity and the role (and impact) of DE&I on the Future of Work movement. In addition, this week's podcast looks back on last month's Future of Work Exchange LIVE event in Boston and chats about recent inflation news and its link to the volatile labor market.
2023-07-1336 min
Workday Playdate138: Four Strategies to Focus on Joy and Impact with Rocki Howard of The Mom Projectimprove it! peeps – are you looking to combat burnout and focus on joy and impact as we approach the end of 2022? Join Erin and Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, to explore four strategies you can incorporate into your everyday. The bonus? They won’t add more to-do's to your schedule; they will allow you to show up to each to-do with more joy and impact. By the end of the episode, you’ll decide which strategy makes the most sense for you to focus on as we head into the new year...
2022-12-2137 min
The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 43: Diversity strategies, transparency in hiring, quarterly reviews & more w/ Rocki HowardRocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, joins host James Mackey to discuss how to implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies, the complexity and evolution of a business, why it’s crucial to hire experienced leaders and more!00:22 Who is Rocki Howard? 5:55 How do you implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies? 10:33 What does success look like for an organisation.23:30 The importance of doing quarterly reviews. 27:19 The complexity and evolution of a business. 31:26 Why you...
2022-11-1041 min
Subject to TalentBridging the Gaps from DEI Strategy to ExecutionCurrent research shows that companies with a diverse workforce tend to be 120% more profitable than those that aren’t. That’s why it’s critical to develop and implement a strategy now. On this month’s Subject to Talent podcast, Rocki Howard, chief people and equity officer at The Mom Project, uses financial, demographic and workforce data to illustrate the benefits of a robust DEI plan that focuses on hiring, building and managing your workforce.
2022-09-0634 min
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to EvolveE227: SXSW 2023 or Bust: Responding to the @#$% Happening by Advancing DEIBThis episode, originally recorded as a LinkedIn live, features a conversation between Jennifer and Arthur Woods, Rocki Howard and Jim Massey as they discuss this proposed session for SXSW. Jennifer, Arthur, Rocki and Jim discuss why this conversation, why now, and what's ahead for leaders. Help us make it to the conference by voting (by August 21st) for our panel here: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/129585
2022-08-1931 min
THE RAMBLINGS OF A CABLE GUYDeShaun and WillSend us a Text Message.Deshaun Watson's towel trickThe NFLVictim blamingDon't hate the player, hate corporate greedWill Smith's apology to Chris RockI'm becoming a better reader
2022-08-0552 min
People AnalyticsDiversity, Equity and Inclusion with The Mom Project’s Rocki HowardRocki Howard is a black wife, mother, woman, Christian and leader over forty who values individuality, and has always had diversity at the top of her personal and professional agenda.Rocki has spent over 20 years in the human resource and talent acquisition space and is currently the Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is so important for Rocki.
What Rocki’s role as Chief People and Equi...
2022-06-2735 min
Gut + ScienceJourney to Meaningful Diversity Impact with Rocki HowardWhat does a successful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging culture look like? Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, says impactful DEI strategies begin with a clean vision. When you know where you plan to go, you can take the steps you need to get there. In this episode, Rocki discusses the importance of moving beyond good intentions to actually make an impact. As you listen, you'll learn how to design your DEI strategy and discover the importance of holding leaders accountable. Book Recommendation: Redefining HR by Lars...
2022-06-0928 min
Activating Consciousness from HEXO ChangeEp 76 - Right Here, Right Now LIVE with Rocki HowardDo you know Rocki Howard yet? If not, you will want to join me as this amazing human being joins me for a right here, right now in the moment exploration of what is on her heart and mind in that moment at 0700am PST / 1000am EST / 1500pm UK / 1600pm CET. As Chief Diversity Officer of tech recruitment company Smart Recruiters, host of the Voices of Diversity podcast and with a vision, energy and smile to match, I am so grateful to be in the orbit of Rocki and I am also grateful to Hung Lee for having me as...
2022-05-0534 min
Leadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversation- Episode 104 with Rocki HowardName: Rocki HowardCurrent title: Chief People and Equity OfficerCurrent organisation: The Mom ProjectAs a black wife, mother, woman, Christian and leader over forty who values individuality as one of my highest needs, diversity has always been top on my personal and professional agenda.I have spent 20 plus years in the human resource and talent acquisition space. I believe when you give someone a job, in a culture where they are free to be themselves you change their lives. This belief is why I have passionately spent my...
2022-03-1652 min
Rebels With A HeartChampioning Every Face Of DEI (November 17, 2021)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a topic in today’s business conversations, but is it truly in today’s organizations?Our panel of stellar leaders discuss how to champion every face – and every facet – of DEI to create real action for your organization, for your people. Their tips and ideas are best practices directly from what works in their organizations today, while being human, being conscious leaders, being servant leaders.Panelists:Rocki Howard – Chief People & Equity Officer, The Mom ProjectDonna Morris – Chief People Officer, WalmartElba Pareja-Gallagher – Sustainability Director Stakeholder Engagement, UPS + Founder, ShowM...
2021-12-2658 min
Psych Tech @ WorkAssessing Diversity in the Workplace With Rocki HowardIn this episode of Science 4-Hire, Dr. Charles Handler is joined by Rocki Howard, CDO at SmartRecruiters, to chat about assessing diversity in the workplace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charleshandler.substack.com
2021-10-1236 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastEpisode 179 - Jon & Wendy talk to Rocki HowardWe're joined by Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer of Smart Recruiters in Jacksonville, FL. We discuss her path to recruiting, what she believes organizations will be focused on when it comes to diversity and recruiting over the next few years, and what Rocki is doing with her "The Voices of Diversity" podcast. There's even some Big Burrito talk for those of you that may have been in the Chicagoland area in the late 80s/early 90s.
Rocki's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngrahamcreative (John Graham)
How to reach Rocki:
https://ww...
2021-07-2930 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 21 - Voices of a Plantation Theorist - John GrahamVoices of Diversity guest John Graham is the Co-Founder of Umi's Roots, author of Plantation Theory, and VP, Employer Brand, Diversity & Culture for Shaker Recruitment Marketing. John leverages the powerful combination of his education, career, and lived experience to bravely articulate the challenges of black people in the world of work. Despite the provocative nature of his movement, his aim is to drive understanding and he hopes for a world where our children don't have to choose security over freedom. Join my conversation with John as the Voice of a Plantation Theorist. Res...
2021-06-2135 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 20 - Voice of a Global Citizen - Manjuri SinhaVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks with guest Manjuri Sinha who is a keynote speaker and Global Head of Talent Acquisition for OLX group Inclusive leadershipManjuri is the epitome of bold, brilliant, and badass. Her energy is boundless, her intelligence is endless and her willingness to call out conscious bias is badass. Manjuri gives us a master class in diversity as she talks to us today as a Voice of Global Citizen. Resources Manjuri Sinha TwitterManjuri Sinha LinkedInThe Mentoring ClubCon...
2021-05-2435 min
Just One QConnecting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives to KPIs | Rocki HowardWhy should organizations connect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and what would that actually look like?
While companies are getting more deliberate about prioritizing DEI in organizational structures, it is important to actually keep tabs on progress made. Where possible, organizations should set up appropriate criteria for measurement, ensuring they not only talk about DEI, but are actually implementing it in clear and measurable ways. In this episode, Rocki Howard shares the importance of measuring DEI initiatives in organizations and how this can be done.
2021-05-1820 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 19 - A Voice of a First Generation PhD - Bob AthwalVoices of Diversity host Rocki howard speaks to guest Bob Athwal who is a Senior Talent Manager at Skyscanner where he focuses on Race Equity and Early Careers. He is also the CoFounder of the 1 Hour Project and The Student Job Coach. Bob is the only person I know who is a soon to be PhD who could effectively use the movie Finding Nemo to illustrate the power of allyship. His transparency on his mother's illiteracy, his journey to authenticity and his passion to support students make this a great conversation as Bob speaks to us as t...
2021-05-1734 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 18 - A Voice of the Young, Gifed and Hindu - Sandhna ChintoeVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Sandhna Chintoe who is a Managing Director International at Cammio.Sandhna and I have a woman to woman chat about being young mothers, the constant compromises young women building a career face, and the resulting emotional tax. Check out Sandhna's episode as she chats to us as a Voice of the Young, Gifted, and Hindu.ResourcesSandhna Chintoe LinkedInSandhna Chintoe TwitterConnect with UsLinkedInTwitterInstagram
2021-05-1031 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 17 - Voice of a Returning Hustler - John JacksonVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest John Jackson who is an author and Director of Correctional Partnerships for Hustle 2.0. John gives context to being a convicted criminal and serving 18 years in prison. He talks about his current hustle which allows him to passionately advocate for rehabilitation and healing people currently in prison. He helps us to better understand and humanize the journey of the formerly incarcerated as John speaks to us today as a Voice of a Returning Hustler. ResourcesHustle 2.0 WebsiteJohn Jackson Linked...
2021-05-0334 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 16 - Diversity Resource - Jacob Gray - Voice of a Chosen FamilyVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Jacob Gray who is a passionate, charismatic leader and brand strategist. He heads up business and brand strategy for L’Angolo Estate and he is the guy that keeps Chosen Family Wines running smoothly.Jake joins us to talk about diversifying the wine industry and making a difference in the community through the One Barrel Challenge. Jake is helping us to launch our new Diversity Resource Section as he talks to us as the Voice of a Chosen Family.
2021-04-2927 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 15 - Voice of a Fomerly Incarcerated Successful Black Man - Dwayne Bennett"In the world of work, I didn't see the bias until I had elevated myself from the circumstances. And I always looked at myself first, and what I could do to make the circumstance better things I always say in my training, and my speaking is sometimes you can't see the picture because you're in the frame."Voices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Dwayne Bennett who is an author, coach, educator, speaker, and founder of the Black Careers Matter Success Society. Wayne shares his "beautiful destruction". His journey from attorney, to being inc...
2021-04-2636 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 14 - Voice of An Unbiased Diversity Strategist - Stacey Gordon"I think the for me the value is understanding why they're going through these motions and making DEI sustainable. So from a leadership standpoint, there's that. I think, also from an individual standpoint, it's just the understanding that you can also make a difference, right? I want people to understand that this is not something that you have to pass the buck and say: I need my manager to do or I need HR to do or I need my pastor to do. No, I need you, you, sir, you mam to take a look at yourself as well and s...
2021-04-1934 min
The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam PosnerRocki Howard- A True Champion of DEI&B - CDO @ SmartRecruiters2:03 - How did Rocki get into People Business6:30 - Helping Others7:15 - Early Lessons that helped built the foundation10:04 - Aspiration to be on the top12:20 - Office Politics14:19 - Risk Adverse/Safety Net14:46 - Journey with Smart Recruiters15:57 - Getting into Diversity Role16:59 - What is DEI&B?18:26 - Treat everyone equally19:42 - Define Diversity22:30 - Hiring Diverse people27:33 - How to remove/reduce bias in recruitment31:10 - Role of Strong Leadership33:00 - Doing the right thing34:44 - Inclusion and Belonging35:30 - Bi...
2021-04-1648 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 13 - Voice of a Female Founder of Color - Riham SattiVoices of Diversity host speaks to guest Riham Satti who is an Oxford grad, TedX speaker, London School of Business Mentor, and Founder of Me Vitae. Riham takes us from playing with Barbies and Legos to imposter syndrome, educates us on biases, and shares her hopes on how we can change the diversity landscape as she talks to us today as the Voice of a Female Founder of Color. ResourcesRiham Satti LinkedInRiham Satti TwitterMeVitae LinkedInMeVitae WebsiteThe Cyborg Brain: R...
2021-04-1233 min
Digital: DisruptedLet’s Talk About Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – with Rocki HowardIn this episode, Paul and Rocki discuss how to spearhead diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, starting with the hiring process, and how to be an inclusive leader. Rocki Howard is the Chief Diversity Officer of SmartRecruiters and host of two podcasts, The Voices of Diversity and Grown Woman Life. Connect with Rocki on LinkedIn here and follow her on Twitter here.
2021-04-061h 00
Voices of DiversityEpisode 12 - Voice of a Feminist Black Man - Akbar Karenga“Are we actually building genuine structural allyship that is I might lose? So me as a man if they say there was an extra tax on being a man or after November the 19th. When women work for free compared to men and the gender pay gap, I get double tax for that month. I need to be willing to look at people and say yes, please put that in place. Because that is what equity is. That's not what equality is.” Akbar KarengaVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Akbar Karenga who is head...
2021-04-0533 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 11 - Voice of a Fourishing Gay Man - Dominic Longo Ph.D"Coming out and closeting is, is I always say, not a one time deal. It is a part of being queer. There's a continuum between coming out and closeting, that we are always negotiating with everybody we meet every moment.""Well, what's my place in the world? I'm, I'm this like, you know, Catholic, Italian American. Nebraskan who loves Egypt speaks decent Arabic, what help can I be in the world? What bridge can I become?"Voices of Diversity guest Dominic Longo Ph.D is Founder and Managing Director of Flourishing Gays. Flourishing Gays is...
2021-03-2932 min
RecruitingDaily PodcastSmartRecruiters - The Diversity Hiring Toolkit with Rocki HowardToday, we have Rocki Howard on the show from SmartRecruiters to talk about the Diversity Hiring Toolkit. I have been waiting for this show all week long. I can’t wait to get into this, to learn a bunch of stuff from Rocki.Mentioned on the show:The Diversity Hiring ToolkitTED talk Mellody Hobson – Color Blind or Color BraveRocki has been in the Recruiting Industry for 30 years and has worked within every part of the industry. She spent the last 13 years in the RPO industry working with global clients across multiple industries. She...
2021-03-2930 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 10 - Voice of Multinational Black Man - Marcus Sawyerr"Because I think when you're in the environment, of trying to move up the ladder, you're trying to progress and you're just going as fast as you can. Sometimes you don't see those challenges until you step back, and you reflect on it."Voices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Marcus Sawyer who is a 15 year HR Tech veteran and Founder of EQ Community. A platform that is focused on empowering multicultural professionals with access to connections, careers, and community.Marcus shares his story, as he reflects on his experiences, shares his three C...
2021-03-2232 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 9 - Voice of Invisible Disability - Dr. Dave CaudelDoctor Dave Caudel the Associate Director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation and is on the Advisory Board of Jobs for Humanity. Dave has both a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Physics. In this episode, Voices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to Dave as he helps us understand the instead of getting help and support, individuals who are on the autism spectrum are often greeted with shame and aggression due to lack of understanding. Dave said "It was easier for me to get my Ph.D. in Physics than to learn how...
2021-03-1535 min
Grown Woman LifeEpisode 8 - Voice of a Post 9/11 Muslim American Woman - Nisreen HasibNisreen Hasib is the COO at Unbound. With BA in Political Science from Yale and a JD from Northwestern after working on a case that went to the Supreme Court she made a career pivot to align with her need to have a wider impact. In today's episode, Nisreen shares several examples of the power of using your voice The positive impact of her mom's voice in her formative yearsThe confidence that comes from finding your own voiceThe damage that people of power and privilege can do...
2021-03-0833 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 8 - Voice of a Post 9/11 Muslim American Woman - Nisreen HasibNisreen Hasib is the COO at Unbound. With BA in Political Science from Yale and a JD from Northwestern after working on a case that went to the Supreme Court she made a career pivot to align with her need to have a wider impact. In today's episode, Voices of Diversity host speaks to Nisreen as she shares several examples of the power of using your voice The positive impact of her mom's voice in her formative yearsThe confidence that comes from finding your own voiceThe damage that people of power and...
2021-03-0833 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 7 - Voice of First Generation White Collar Latina - Celinda Farias ApplebyCelinda Farias Appleby is the Director of Global Talent Attraction for Visa. She is a recognized leader in recruiting and employer branding She speaks regularly at conferences including LinkedIn’s Talent Connect. For the past 10 years, she has thrived in Global Talent Acquisition departments creating innovative digital strategies for industry-leading brands like Nike, Oracle, and HP. Celinda specializes in designing premium experiences and stories centered around humanizing the talent attraction lifecycle.In her personal time, she coaches women of color on resume and interview preparation in...
2021-03-0134 min
NOW of WorkHR Tech Preview Series with Rocki Howard-Digital Meetup ReplayNOW LIVE: SmartRecruiters is on a mission to change how people and organizations think about hiring, diversity, and recruiting. With Rocki Howard at the helm, they’re poised to make a significant impact. We’re excited to welcome Rocki, their Chief Diversity Officer, to our #NowofWork Digital Meetup. “We believe that when you change the lives of people who are underrepresented, you change the world,” she says.
JOIN US as we talk: HUMANIZING DIVERSITY.
2021-02-2753 minNOW of WorkDisrupting the Intersection of Diversity & Recruitment with Rocki HowardRocki Howard is doing some of the most important work that needs to be done right now, but wishes that her job didn't exist. "I would love to live in a world where I don't have a job," she tells our Jess Von Bank in this Now of Work podcast episode.
Rocki is the Chief Diversity Officer of SmartRecruiters, and explains that she's on a mission to "disrupt the intersection of diversity and recruitment and create systems that lead to simple, substantive, sincere and sustainable diversity solutions." And although Rocki would love to live in a world w...
2021-02-2341 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 6 - Voice of Black Leadership - Dorian StewartIn honor of Black History Month, The Voices of Diversity host Rocki Howard is wrapping up our Black Leadership Series sponsored by SmartRecruiters by speaking with her colleague Dorian Stewart.Dorian is SmartRecruiters' Head of Demand GenerationDorian has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Communications Management and Technology and as an added bonus, Dorian speaks Korean!Dorian is a mental health advocate who believes in the power of empathy In this episode,Dorian shares how empathy from all sides, those in positions of power, those w...
2021-02-2232 min
The Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep97 - How to get DE&I out of HR, and into the businessA big problem with DE&I is that it is considered a topic 'for HR'. And HR can often by at fault, taking 'ownership' of DE&I initiatives and inadvertently preventing the ideas from really embedding into the rest of business.
Its time for change folks - and that change has to be on how we get DE&I out of HR and into the rest of the business!
We're going to be joined by an ensemble guest lists including Vessy Tasheva (inclusion specialist & consultant), Rocki Howard (Head of Diversity), non-HR managers who have taken...
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Voices of DiversityEpisode 5 - Voice of Black Leadership - Frances IbeI'm Rocki Howard and I'm not only your host, but I am proud to be Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters. In honor of Black History Month, this is the third episode of our four part Black Leadership Series sponsored by SmartRecruiters. Today’s guest is my colleague, Frances Ibe.Frances is SmartRecruiters' VP of Product Management.She has a Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design and Technology and an Executive MBA from the London School of Business.Frances' story shows us the incredible things that happen when introverts share their voice.In...
2021-02-1534 min
The Matt Baxter ShowRocki Howard - Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruitersCollege drop out, knocked up at 21...but at her core she was positive, strong willed, and determined to make a difference. Rocki Howard is the Chief Diversity Officer of SmartRecruiters and has taken the world head on. She's a leader, a women of faith, a mother & wife, and just an absolutely stunning person all in all!
2021-02-1152 min
The Career Salon with The HR TwinsShop Talk: Diversity Beyond The Status QuoKicking off the podcast this month with our Black History Series. We are happy to have powerful guests who are contributing to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all that they do. Our first guest this month is Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters. Rate, share, subscribe! Questions: Info@thecareersalon.com | Socials: @thecareersalon Link to Assessment mentioned in the podcast: https://bit.ly/3rF2Hs1
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2021-02-1052 min
Humanizing Leadership- Conversations for the Next GenerationEP 129: "Diversity Recruiting Done Right" with Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity OfficerRocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters, and I talk about "Diversity Recruiting Done Right". It's a show that will dive into the intersection of diversity & recruitment, a diversity hiring 'toolkit', and the leader's role in it all.Rocki Howard is also host of 'Grown Woman Life' & 'The Voice of Diversity' Podcasts. She's on EMpower's list of Global Top 100 Ethnic Minority Executives 2 years in a row & Involve/Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 HERoes Executives. And she's one bold, brilliant and badass leader!Learn more about Rocki and connect with her here:The Voice of Diversity Podcast: ht...
2021-02-0939 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 4 - Voice of Black Leadership - Brandice Sills-PayneI'm Rocki Howard and I'm not only your host, but I am proud to be Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters. In honor of Black History Month, this is the second episode of our four-part Black Leadership Series sponsored by SmartRecruiters. Today’s guest is my colleague, my friend Brandice Sills-Payne.Brandice Sills-Payne is SmartRecruiters' Customer Market Manager. Brandice has a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Loyola University New Orleans and she brings her creative and smooth jazz background into Corporate America and to this podcast as a masterful storyteller.In this epis...
2021-02-0835 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 3 - Voice of Black Leadership - Kave BulamboI'm Rocki Howard and I'm not only your host, but I am proud to be Chief Diversity Officer at SmartRecruiters. In honor of Black History Month, The Voices of Diversity podcast is kicking off our Black Leadership Series sponsored by SmartRecruiters with my colleague Kave Bulambo.Kave Bulumbo is SmartRecruiters' EMEA Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity and Inclusion. Kave is also the Founder of Black in Tech in Berlin. Kave has a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Psychology and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and uses her boundless energy to advocate for ge...
2021-02-0133 min
YNG BLK HRWho delivers DEI?This week’s episode features Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer for Smart Recruiters and host of the Grown Woman Life podcast. We center our conversation around intricacies surrounding who owns DEI. Is it Talent Acquisition? Is it C Level employees? What are our parts into implementing a successive DEI strategy?
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2021-02-0152 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 2 - Voice of Single Moms - Stacey RomeroVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard, speaks to guest Stacey Romero. Stacey Romero worked her way up from call center trainer to Lead Accessibility Manager without a degree. She did it while being a single mom of now 3 girls. Stacey's passion for advocating for the underrepresented is clear through her career choice and her volunteer efforts. Stacey and I met because we are both advisory board member for Jobs for Humanity. Jobs for Humanity is a global movement of job creation. We are a volunteer lead organization that matches passionate advocates, especially employers with our g...
2021-01-2535 min
Voices of DiversityEpisode 1 - Voice of Autism - Dan BurgerVoices of Diversity host Rocki Howard speaks to guest Dan Burger. Dan Burger, has a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University. Dan develops web and mobile solutions for research groups at Vanderbilt. His work covers astrophysics, high-performance computing, K-12 education, and career placement for individuals with autism.A few of Dan's many accomplishments include developing software at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, creating Filtergraph - a free visualization web service which is also being used by NASA and Dan has been interviewed on 60 minutes by Anderson Coo...
2021-01-1828 min