Communicate Like You Give A Damn

Listen to your host, Kim Clark, as she dives into what the podcast is all about.

To kick off the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, Kim Clark is joined by dynamic organizer, facilitator, speaker (and professional mentor to Kim), Deborah L. Johnson, affectionately known as “Rev D”. Together, they not only discuss what DEI means as a whole, but also connect the dots between how history has played a role in the current state of DEI and how to integrate these efforts into the modern workplace. Their discussion also hits on burning touch points such as how to do DEI work successfully while using the workplace as an arena for change. Rev D also walks us through the framework of her “deepest intent” and how to identify the true motivation for diversity, equity and inclusion. Communicators will leave this conversation begging the question: where do we go from here to answer our DEI “why”. ABOUT REV D:Rev Deborah L Johnson (Rev D) is a dynamic organizer, strategist, facilitator, public speaker, and spoken word artist, known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally charged issues. As an organizational consultant specializing in cultural diversity, she serves the public, private, non-profit, and military sectors. Her clients have included, MCA Universal, ATT, Apple Inc, Hewlett Packard, Kaiser Permanente, US Coast Guard Academy, Ford Foundation, SBC Communications, UCSF, Prudential, and Kodak. She is a successful co-litigant in two landmark California civil rights cases, including one setting precedent for the inclusion of sexual orientation in California’s Civil Rights Bill. For her social justice work, she has received numerous lifetime achievement awards.Rev Deborah is the founder of Inner Light Ministries, a founding member of Agape International Spiritual Community with Michael Bernard Beckwith, and in the prelaunch phase of her new nonprofit, Unleashing Our Future. She serves on the Leadership Council of the Association of Global New Thought and the board of directors of Pachamama Alliance. For 13 years she was a faculty member in UCLA’s Anderson School of Management Executive Leadership LGBT Diversity Institute. Presently she is an instructor at Agape International, Holmes Institute, and the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist.Author of The Sacred Yes and Your Deepest Intent, Rev Deborah holds a BA from USC in Economics, an MBA from UCLA in Urban Land Economics/Real Estate Finance, a ministerial degree from the Holmes Institute, and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Agape University of Leadership and Transpersonal Studies. Her passion is building “The Beloved Community” and healing socio-political/cultural divides. Wherever she goes, including on the 3 shows of her RevDnow podcast channel, Rev Deborah’s message is one of transformation, inclusion, empowerment, and possibility.A founding member of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Rev Deborah serves with Rev Michael Bernard Beckwith on the Leadership Council of the Association for Global New Thought.Contact:Website: Rev D NowInstagram: @revdnowFacebook: @RevDNowAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion...

What is our DEI strategy achieving? Communicators need to be able to answer this question and Lily Zheng, DEI Strategist, Author and Consultant, tells all to Kim Clark on everything we need to consider when guiding leaders through effective DEI work that produces measurable outcomes. Lily is on a mission to help differentiate DEI activities and initiatives from real actionable long-term processes that aim to create accountability for those looking for genuine change. This episode is jam packed with gems from both Lily and Kim as they also take a deep dive into Lily’s book, DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing it Right, which serves as a guide for refining the way to a new North Star in the world of DEI.Learn more about Lily Zheng’s books:Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner’s Workbook - available for pre-order hereDEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing it Right - purchase hereABOUT LILY ZHENG:LILY ZHENG (they/them) is a no-nonsense Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist, consultant, and speaker who helps organizations and leaders achieve the DEI outcomes they aspire to. A dedicated practitioner and advocate named a Forbes D&I Trailblazer, 2021 DEI Influencer, and LinkedIn Top Voice on Racial Equity, Lily's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and NPR. They are the author of Gender Ambiguity in the Workplace (2017), The Ethical Sellout (2019), DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing it Right (2022) and most recently, Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner's Workbook (release fall of 2023).  Lily holds an MA in Sociology and BA in Psychology from Stanford University. They live with their wife in the San Francisco Bay Area and can frequently be found putting together yet another all-black outfit and enjoying good Chinese food. Contact:Website: Lily ZhengInstagram: @lilyzheng308Facebook: Lily ZhengLinkedIn: Lily ZhengAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social...

It’s time to get political! Kim Clark brings in Director General of Communications, Shirley Anne Off, who’s been serving as the Justice Canada’s Head of Communications and Champion for Indigenous Peoples since 2016. As a representative of the government, Shirley Anne sheds light on what it takes for government communications systems to “show their work” by building trust and creating policies to serve in the best interest of Canadians. Shirley Anne also takes the audience through her personal journey of being in a position to do better in order to inspire foundational change that lasts. Kim and Shirley Anne even explore Shirley Anne’s contribution to Kim’s latest book, The Conscious Communicator: The subtle art of not giving a sh*t.To purchase your copy of The Conscious Communicator: The subtle art of not giving a sh*t, visit here. ABOUT SHIRLEY ANNE OFF:Shirley Anne Off has been the Director General of Communications since 2016 where she leads a dynamic, creative and strategic team of communicators both in the NCR and the Regions.  Since 2017, she has also been Justice’s Champion for Indigenous Peoples.Shirley Anne started her public affairs career in the not-for-profit and arts sectors and joined the federal public service in 1996 with Parks Canada. She later moved to what was the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, where she held a series of progressive communications positions including various management positions in Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Issues Management, Media Relations and Ministerial Liaison. In 2010, she became Director, Operations and Clients Services. She was appointed Associate Director General, Strategic, Corporate and Internal Communications in 2013. In October 2015, she took on the role of Acting Director General, Communications.  Shirley Anne Off holds a Master’s of Arts, Communications with a specialization in feminist cultural policy from the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. She also earned a Bachelor of Education from University of Ottawa and graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Arts. Contact:LinkedIn: Shirley Anne OffRegister for the upcoming workshop with Kim at Https://communicatelikeyougiveadamnpodcast.comAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagrama...

According to Ashley T. Brundage, Award-winning leadership and empowerment expert, some people have more access to empowerment than others. As a transgender woman, Ashley used her own coming out journey to develop a leadership program through her company, Empowering Differences,  that drives out the “power” from empowerment for leaders. Ashley believes in leveraging differences to impact change as she shares with Kim her original resources to help others grow from the inside out while learning more about themselves. Not only does Ashley share her current efforts in the DEI space, but also teaches us what works and doesn’t work when striving to make progress as a senior leader of a large organization. ABOUT ASHLEY T. BRUNDAGE:Ashley T Brundage is the President & CEO of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she self-identified during the interview process as a woman of transgender experience and subsequently was hired. Starting as a part time teller she rose to VP, Diversity and Inclusion in less than 5 years. She captured this 4-step process of empowerment to cultivate change in her new book and online course. Ashley credits her success to those closest to her for providing actionable allyship including her 2 teenage sons, Bryce and Blake.Since beginning transitioning in 2008, she has worked tirelessly to promote awareness and acceptance of gender identity and expression. She works to accomplish this goal by volunteering in the community and holding education sessions for corporations. She served on the Corporate Advisory Council for the NGLCC- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and was the past chair and creator of NGLCC’s TGX Initiative. She chaired the successful bid to host the NGLCC convention in 2019, and Visit Tampa Bay named her their Tourism Champion. In 2018, she started serving on the board of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. In 2019, she was voted on the National Board of Directors for GLAAD and served as the Vice Chair of the board before leaving in 2022 to focus full time on her growing company that expanded its reach by tracking how empowered people are for their common differences.Ms. Brundage speaks locally and nationally about her transition, empowerment, workplace equality, leadership, and diversity, equity & inclusion. She has also been interviewed in several publications and media outlets, including Tampa Bay Times, The Business Journal, The Miami Herald, Fox, ABC, CBS, Las Vegas Review Journal, Milwaukee Biz Times, the Daily Beast, Fairygodboss, InStyle Magazine, BBC World Service Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, and Forbes while being named their compassionate leader award. Ashley has been recognized in many areas and has received numerous awards locally, nationally, and internationally for her work and volunteerism. She was won the Stevie Award in 2021 and 2022 as the global social change champion for LGBTQ community. She approaches her advocacy and empowerment work very apolitically, and this is evident as in 2022 she served on a committee for the Biden White House and won an award from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a community spirit award for her commitment to women and girls in Florida.Contact:Website: Empowering DifferencesInstagram: @ashleytbrundageFacebook: Ashley T. BrundageLinkedIn: Ashley T. BrundageAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn Kim speaks with DEIB practictioner and workplace strategist, Jessica Bantom. Jessica has recently published a new book called Design for Identity: How To Design Authentically for a Diverse World. Bantom and Clark dive deep into the world of design and marketing while talking through ways a company can stop being performative when it comes to design. They both know how important it is to have teams in every workplace with a diverse background and perspective. Jessica discusses how companies should strive to always practice authenticity and respect. We need to create mutual understanding of our roles as communicators to set the tone and be a role model for the organization - building an inclusive workplace. Kim and Jessica make a connection for how designers can be activists, challenging the systems, rules and procedures of a company. We need to design like we give a damn!Want a complimentary promo code to download the audiobook version of Design for Identity? The first 3 listeners who send a request to info@jessicabantom.com will receive one via email. The only ask is that you leave a review once you finish the book - it's that simple!About The GuestJessica Bantom is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) practitioner and workplace strategist whose mission is to enable individuals to take immediate actions that create meaningful outcomes for historically excluded people. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Marymount University, Bantom is a skilled management consultant with over 20 years of experience, a compelling speaker, and a certified facilitator and coach with a passion for helping people and organizations activate the values of DEIB to become more culturally competent and thrive in our increasingly connected global economy. Bantom is also active in the interior design industry as an interior design and color consultant and as an engaged advocate committed to promoting DEIB in the industry and in practice. You can learn more about Jessica and her book, Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World, at JessicaBantom.com.Follow Jessica Bantom: Website InstagramLinkedInBuy The Book: Design For IdentityAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsitea...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark talks with Maria Gamboa. Maria talks about the takeaways from her dissertation leading into consultant work. Gamboa believes there needs to be a major shift in mindset for inclusion. There are many group rights around voting. We must try to understand what policies impact certain groups. Maria believes that there are many inequities in language, concerning policy - especially under the DEI lens. How can we take responsibility to do better in policy creation? We must have discussion around integrity when creating and enforcing political campaigns. We must have the difficult discussions with everyone about what is considered ‘normal’ and what are stereotypes. Maria shares we must acknowledge the realities of inequities and always create discussion around policy reinforcement for certain groups. About the Guest:Maria is a first generation immigrant, mother, wife, former academic and historian, and currently works as a consultant helping nonprofits and foundations develop strategic plans. She grew up in the US and Mexico, and is currently based in San Diego.  Maria recently launched a blog where she examines mental health in the workplace for first generation professionals. You can follow her on LinkedIn or Instagram. About Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!Here is the NYT article on the Fulbright, and my blogpost on "diversity money". Here is Amber Cabral's post on Juneteenth and the Walmart ice...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn Kim Clark interviews her friend and Professor of RTVF at San Jose University, Kimb Massey. Kimb has taught media for half of her career and believes we are all part of a culture; family, vocational, fandom etc. Massey challenges us to think about our media consumption and pay attention to the fact that a lot of what we want is because the media tells us what we want. We must make sure our intention matches our impact and use our critical thinking skills in the discussion around the visibility of race in the mass media. It is not enough to be non-racist - we must be anti-racist. About The Guest:Kimberly Massey, Ph.D. (she/her) is a Professor of Radio-Television-Film (RTVF) at San Jose State University. She is a tireless advocate for media reporting and representation of truth, fairness, and diversity, equity, inclusion. Dr. Massey has written numerous communication conference papers and published several communication articles, books, and book chapters.Find Kimb Here:LinkedInAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

Kim Clark interviews Michael Hingson in this week’s episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. Hingson was born blind and grew up with parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Kim and Michael talk about the things we need to be looking at and doing to make our channels more accessible. We need to never assume, we always need to ask. Hingson works with a company called AccessiBe which provides an artificial intelligence-based product that makes web sites accessible to all persons with disabilities. Clark and Hingson talk about the tips for designing social media and how to design within organizations with DEI from the onset. We need to get past the idea that people with disabilities lack ability! About The Guest:Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.https://michaelhingson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/https://twitter.com/mhingsonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/mhingsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Linkshttps://accessibe.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/About Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsite

Organizer, Facilitator, Speaker and professional mentor to Kim Clark, Deborah L. Johnson, also known as "Rev D," is back again for another powerful episode of the Communicate Like You Give a Damn podcast. Not only does Rev D expound on her extensive experience with landmark cases in California supporting the DEI agenda, she also discusses the importance of what makes a good communicator in order for companies to see all that's possible when placing DEI at the forefront of their priorities. She also carefully proposes communicators to self-reflect and understand for themselves what their DEI journey is when attempting to depolarize and truly step into a company's vision.  About The Guest:Rev Deborah L Johnson (Rev D) is a dynamic organizer, strategist, facilitator, public speaker, and spoken word artist, known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally charged issues. As an organizational consultant specializing in cultural diversity, she serves the public, private, non-profit, and military sectors. She is a successful co-litigant in two landmark California civil rights cases, including one setting precedent for the inclusion of sexual orientation in California’s Civil Rights Bill. For her social justice work, she has received numerous lifetime achievement awards.Author of The Sacred Yes and Your Deepest Intent, Rev Deborah holds a BA from USC in Economics, an MBA from UCLA in Urban Land Economics/Real Estate Finance, a ministerial degree from the Holmes Institute, and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Agape University of Leadership and Transpersonal Studies. Her passion is building “The Beloved Community” and healing socio-political/cultural divides. Wherever she goes, including on the 3 shows of her RevDnow podcast channel, Rev Deborah’s message is one of transformation, inclusion, empowerment, and possibility.A founding member of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Rev Deborah serves with Rev Michael Bernard Beckwith on the Leadership Council of the Association for Global New Thought.Find Rev D Here:Dinner Time Convo WebsiteInstagramFacebookAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagram

In this week's episode, join Kim Clark as she engages in a compelling conversation with Miriam Khalifa, delving into the profound impact of messaging strategy as it relates to DEI. With a background rooted in political and public opinion research, Miriam's involvement in top-tier U.S. campaigns adds a unique perspective. The discussion centers around the crucial alignment between words and actions, emphasizing the necessity for corporations to uphold their messaging while remaining mindful of social causes. Kim and Miriam explore the vital link between genuine actions and communicated intent. The conversation also navigates the realm of DEI benchmarks, shedding light on the judicious employment of political communications. Tune in to this episode to uncover the path forward for organizational communications.About The Guest:Miriam Khalifa (she/her) is passionate about the power of communications and data to create organizational and social change. She began her career in political and public opinion research, shaping the messaging of top campaigns in the U.S. As a DEI strategist, she has leveraged communications and research to establish effective initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Currently, she does consulting and data analytics to optimize the impact of DEI strategies for financial services and technology companies.Find Miriam Here:LinkedInAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

President and CEO of Empowering Differences, Ashley T. Brundage, is back for another episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark! In continuing their conversation surrounding “Empowering Differences,” Ashley and Kim dive deep into the intricate world of DEI messaging in the realm of branding, marketing and corporate communications. Together they uncover the alignment within organizations in order to strengthen the impact of DEI messaging while learning how to navigate political differences in the workplace constructively. Their conversation also explores how to shift corporate messaging from performative to meaningful as it relates to organizational gestures, developing inclusive environments and even in the context of events such as Pride. About The Guest: Ashley T Brundage is the President & CEO of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she self-identified during the interview process as a woman of transgender experience and subsequently was hired. Starting as a part time teller she rose to VP, Diversity and Inclusion in less than 5 years. She captured this 4-step process of empowerment to cultivate change in her new book and online course. Ashley credits her success to those closest to her for providing actionable allyship including her 2 teenage sons, Bryce and Blake.Since beginning transitioning in 2008, she has worked tirelessly to promote awareness and acceptance of gender identity and expression. She works to accomplish this goal by volunteering in the community and holding education sessions for corporations. Ms. Brundage speaks locally and nationally about her transition, empowerment, workplace equality, leadership, and diversity, equity & inclusion. She has also been interviewed in several publications and media outlets, including Tampa Bay Times, The Business Journal, The Miami Herald, Fox, ABC, CBS, Las Vegas Review Journal, Milwaukee Biz Times, the Daily Beast, Fairygodboss, InStyle Magazine, BBC World Service Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, and Forbes while being named their compassionate leader award. She approaches her advocacy and empowerment work very apolitically, and this is evident as in 2022 she served on a committee for the Biden White House and won an award from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a community spirit award for her commitment to women and girls in Florida.Find Ashley Here: WebsiteInstagram FacebookLinkedInAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn Podcasta...

Kim Clark continues her conversation with Director of Communications for the Justice Champion for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Shirley Anne Off on how to navigate DEI initiatives by diving even deeper into her personal journey of self-discovery. Not only does Shirley Anne Off explore her upbringing, but she also shares just how much her experiences have shaped her professional journey. Together, they talk redefining womanhood, recognizing white privilege and what it means to be a white woman. They even tackle the vital steps needed to building an anti-racist society both in and out of the workplace.About The Guest:Shirley Anne Off has been the Director General of Communications sine 2016 where she leads a dynamic, creative and strategic team of communicators both in the NCR and the Regions. Since 2017, she has also been Justice’s Champion for Indigenous Peoples.Shirley Anne started her public affairs career in the not-for-profit and arts sectors and joined the federal public service in 1996 with Parks Canada. She later moved to what was then Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, where she held a series of progressive communications positions including various management positions in Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Issues Management, Media Relations and Ministerial Liaison. In 2010, she became Director, Operations and Clients Services. She was appointed Associate Director General, Strategic, Corporate and Internal Communications in 2013. In October 2015, she took on the role of Acting Director General, Communications. Shirley Anne Off holds a Master’s of Arts, Communications with a specialization in feminist cultural policy from the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. She also earned a Bachelor of Education from University of Ottawa and graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Arts.LinkedIn: Shirley Anne OffAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark is joined by Organizational Psychologist, Angela Howard. Throughout this insightful episode, Angela and Kim delve into the realm of culture transformation while taking us on a journey to understand the intricate workings of how organizational culture shapes and molds our workplaces. Not only do they explore the connections between an organization’s stated values vs their actions, but also shed light on the challenge of how this alignment influences an organization’s communication strategies. They also break down the role of an organizational psychologist, the necessity of leadership remodeling and how communicators are the co-creators of workplace culture all while unpacking how powerful the tool of language is in shaping culture.About The Guest:Angela R. Howard is a former CPO/CHRO, Organizational Psychologist and the CEO of Call for Culture - an organization that applies psychology, anthropology, and sociology to the science of culture development and change. Her mission is to help transform companies into environments where employees can deploy their contributions for positive organizational outcomes and social impact. Her podcast, Social Responsibility at Work, interviews change makers who are actively creating solutions for this mission.Find Angela Here:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramPodcastAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

Let the enlightenment begin! On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark is joined by Elizabeth Bunney, a third generation Métis citizen with Cree/Polish/Irish & English descent. Together, they have an impactful conversation about indigenous history and provide an introspection on being white-presenting. Elizabeth also gives her expert advice to communicators as it relates to land acknowledgement and how they can make a commitment to learning and doing better. They also beg the question, “what else can communicators do.” Listeners will also get a lesson on what makes an indigenous community and how US Supreme Court rulings affect the rights of those communities even today. About The Guest:Elizabeth Bunney is a third generation Métis citizen with Cree/Polish/Irish & English descent residing in Treaty 6 Territory in Amiskwaciwâskahikan or Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Elizabeth brings over 18 years of in-house and agency communications experience in the realm of strategic internal and external communications planning, business development and relationship management, event production, issues management, media relations and employee engagement. Her most recent experience includes providing communications support and guidance for Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations in their Truth and Reconciliation journey. This passion work led her to supporting media relations for First Nations during the 2022 Papal visit and many other impactful projects that have helped to create understanding of Indigenous Peoples' worldviews through their lived experiences.A lifelong learner, Elizabeth attended the Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations program at MacEwan University and was recently awarded Chapter Leader of the Year for her role as Edmonton Chapter President for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Working as a freelance consultant now, Elizabeth is passionate about using her skills in communications and marketing to help amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples and engaging advocates for inclusion and belonging. When she's not exploring the world and creating meaningful connections, you can find Elizabeth cheering on her two adult sons in their latest achievements.Find Elizabeth Here:LinkedInAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubea...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the world of autism from a writer's perspective, exploring the personal experiences of Chelsea Delaney (he/him), an artist, writer, and editor who also happens to be neurodivergent. Join Kim and Chelsea as they navigate the intricate terrain of autism, from the story of their diagnoses to how autism has profoundly influenced his writing. Not only do they both share their personal experiences with autism, but also delve into how they unravel the complexities of diagnosis, technological accessibility and their overall appreciation for those who have been medically diagnosed. They also shed light on how we can be more responsible and inclusive in the workplace and beyond as it relates to autism. Join Chelsea and Kim for an eye-opening peek behind the curtain of autism awareness and more!About The Guest:Chelsea Delaney (he/him) is an artist, writer, and editor (a.k.a a believer in impossible things). He works primarily in mixed media and acrylic and brings his love of color and storytelling into helping others find, craft, and tell their stories. Diagnosed autistic late in life, he feels lucky to also work with families with neurodivergent young people. Find his work or contact him on newstoriescalling.com.About Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

It’s time to advocate for language accessibility! This week on Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host, Kim Clark is joined by Language Access Advocate and Founder/CEO of Equal Access Language Services, Carol Velandia as they embark on a journey to better understand the profound ways in which language shapes our world. This critical conversation highlights the importance of language access, specifically within the United States, along with irs profound impact on an individual’s overall well-being. They even explore the fundamental purpose of communication and a communicator’s role in managing the challenges faced when considering ethics, language bias, and even how children are involved in interpretation. About The Guest:Carol G. Velandia Pardo CHI, PMP, MBA, LMSW is a University of Maryland Graduate Professor, language access advocate, award winning curriculum developer and short film maker, and the founder and CEO of Equal Access Language Services. She Developed the Interprofessional Curriculum: Effective Inclusion through Language Access which will be taught to three different schools at the University of Maryland in Spring 2024. As a social worker, interpreter, academic, and entrepreneur, Carol’s mission is to make Language Access a priority for public and private services and expand the concepts of Cultural Competence and Diversity Equity and Inclusion by adding this critical concept as a key component. She is promoting a cultural shift that will drive the effective inclusion and outcomes improvement, as well as the equal access of Limited English proficient persons in public and private services, which in turn, will drive businesses and organizations growth and the improvement of our healthcare, justice, and education systems. She enjoys traveling, movies, connecting with people, and dancing flamenco!Find Carol Here:LinkedInWebsite FacebookInstagram TwitterAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn Podcasta...

Drawing from a profound passion for language and communication, Jason D. Patent, Co-founder of Bridgelabs and JP Global Lead and Inclusive Leadership Coach, talks intently with Kim Clark about the steps to take towards bridging the gap with leaders towards an equitable world. Not only does Jason share his insights and expertise, but he dives into his skills on how to speak up in advantages spaces, dismantling barriers and actionable steps to create meaningful change. Together, they even discuss Jason’s book, Humanly Possible: A New Model of Leadership for a More Inclusive World which is geared towards inclusion-minded people and the things they can do each day to make the workplace, along with the world, more inclusive. About The Guest:Jason Patent, the founder of JP Global Lead LLC, brings over 18 years of leadership experience in the United States and China. Holding pivotal roles such as Chief of Operations and Chief of Strategy at International House UC Berkeley, Director of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership at I-House, Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins–Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies, and Director of the Stanford Program in Beijing, Jason has coached, consulted, and educated over 2,000 professionals and students from 30+ countries across six continents. With a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity, Jason conducts workshops on global leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion for organizations like the International Leadership Association and the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education. Passionate about creating a more inclusive world, Jason empowers leaders and students to cultivate a sense of belonging, firmly believing that this inclusivity is essential to solving global challenges. Find Jason Here:LinkedInWebsiteBookAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagrama...

In the next episode of Communicate Like You Give a Damn, host Kim Clark sits down with a true trailblazer in the field of workplace linguistics, Suzanne Wertheim, a national expert on inclusive language and author of the new book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. Together, they have an enlightening conversation surrounding linguistic anthropology, language bias and how it relates to communicating in today’s workplace. Not only do they unpack how to deal with problematic language, but they also explore the evolution of language and understanding how semantics have changed over time, both for the better and worse. About The Guest:Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a national expert on inclusive language and the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide (2023). After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Dr. Wertheim has been an invited speaker around the US and in Europe, presenting research on language and bias, language and gender, and anthropology and artificial intelligence. As head of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, Dr. Wertheim now specializes in analyzing and addressing bias at work.Find Suzanne Here:LinkedInWebsiteBookAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark leads an engaging conversation with award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, Jennifer Brown. From her unique journey of being a former opera singer, to now becoming a trailblazer for DEI, Jennifer Brown gives her insights on how communicators can advise their leaders on leading institutions through change. Not only does she teach us how to lead DEI initiatives in the workplace, but she reminds us how to acknowledge the diversity of opinion. From the peaks and valleys of her experience to understanding the leadership spectrum of allyship, Jennifer reminds us of the power of meeting organizations where they are in order to evoke true change. About The Guest:Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity, equity, and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where all of us can thrive. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a 20-year-old certified woman- and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She is also the bestselling author of four books on inclusive leadership, including her most recent, a second edition of How to Be an Inclusive Leader, which addresses some of the most pressing challenges of our times and how identity, privilege and equity can drive opportunity for all. Her keynoting has taken her from everywhere from Google to IBM to the NASA Space Flight Center to leading business schools around the world, and her podcast, The Will to Change, is in its fifth year, and recognized as one of the top DEI podcasts.Find Jennifer Here:Website Better TogetherFacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterAbout Kim:Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.Communicate Like You Give A Damn PodcastWebsiteInstagramLinkedIna...