The Inclusion Solution LIVE
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The Inclusion Solution LIVE is the official podcast of The Winters Group, Inc., a Black woman-owned global diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) consulting firm. For nearly four decades, The Winters Group has unapologetically challenged systems of oppression and pushed the boundaries of what it means to be inclusive. The company has unflinchingly guided hundreds of companies and organizations to reject the status quo, interrogate inequities, and dismantle unjust systems. The Winters Group relentlessly shepherds a new era of bold, fearless leadership that centers the experiences of the marginalized to create justice for all. For more information, visit www.wintersgroup.com.
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What is the role of love in social transformation? How can increased self-awareness and self-compassion allow us to cultivate deeper connections across different communities? In the Season 7 finale of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, Marketing and PR Strategist at The Winters Group, Inc., invites Justice for All Summit speaker Dr. Durryle Brooks, founder and CEO of Love and Justice Consulting LLC, to share his story and discuss the origins of his Critical Theory of Love framework. Listen in to hear more about the transformative power of taking a trauma-centered, healing-focused approach that prioritizes people’s dignity. At the same time, get inspired to create a safe and affirming space for doing the work of unlearning and reimagining the systems that influence our day-to-day interactions, making it possible to operationalize love and realize meaningful change.
How do women of color recover after experiencing injustice in the workplace? How does daily exposure to traumatic events affect their health? In this episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, Marketing and PR Strategist at The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO of Women of Color Retail Alliance, to discuss the power of storytelling and the community that can emerge when women of color share their truths and take collective action. Just in time for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, listen in for Kimberly’s tips for self-care during tough times and for her advice on proactively seeking out the people who will have your back so that you can move forward and thrive.
How do we mitigate bias when working as part of a multicultural team? In this seventh episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, Marketing and PR Strategist at The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with retail executive Lisa R. Bannister, CEO of The Missouri Rowe Collective, to discuss some of the lessons Lisa learned as a leader of color working in Ralph Lauren’s Hong Kong office. Listen in for Lisa’s takeaways as she shares how mutual accountability and being able to admit mistakes plays into inclusive leadership, and the importance of leveraging informal mentors, allies, and sponsors for career success.
How do we lean in with curiosity when our colleagues from the LGBTQIA+ community express that Pride doesn’t always resonate for them? How do we hold space for the complexities of the grief and frustration that Pride can evoke while at the same acknowledging Pride as a forum for healing, connection, and joy? In this sixth episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Leigh Morrison, Learning and Innovation Manager at The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Sarah Rimmel, founder of Slow Integration Coaching (sarahrimmel.com), to discuss what Pride means today. Tune in to this insightful invitation to think critically about the impact on those with intersecting identities, and how the relationship to Pride can shift depending on where one is on their own journey to self-understanding. As a bonus, Leigh tees up the continuation of this conversation at The Winters Group’s upcoming Virtual Learning Lab on justice for the queer community, “Pride for Past, Present, and the Future.”
What do we miss when we don’t have diverse perspectives represented in the media? How can we remove barriers and amplify the voices of those from historically marginalized backgrounds? In today’s episode of The Inclusion Solution LIVE, co-managing editors of The Inclusion Solution online publication Leigh Morrison and Gabrielle “Gabby” Gayagoy Gonzalez discuss the power of building empathy through storytelling. Listen in as Gabby and Leigh share the lived experiences they bring to this work and discuss the themes that frequently surface when practicing inclusive writing, from raising awareness about ableist language to ensuring current events are framed using historical context. As a bonus, listeners will get a preview of The Winters Group’s upcoming Virtual Learning Lab moderated by Leigh, “Pride for Past, Present, and the Future,” on justice for the queer community in today’s world.
How do organizations keep the momentum going for DEI efforts when faced with pushback and resistance to the work? How can DEI leaders make diversity and inclusion feel relevant to global audiences? In this fourth episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Mary-Frances Winters, founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Celeste Warren, Vice President of Merck’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, for a conversation on the importance of DEI as a global business strategy. Join in to hear why developing the skills to have difficult conversations is vital to inclusion work, and how the Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations™ Facilitator Certification Program empowers global teams to find the common ground needed to make dialogue about differences possible.
In this third episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Mary-Frances Winters, founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Dr. Shirley Davis, President of SDS Global Enterprises and author of the new book Inclusive Leadership for Dummies. Listen in to learn how insights from those with experiences being overlooked and undervalued can lead to breakthroughs in inclusive leadership, and why it’s never too late to move toward fulfilling your dreams and living your destiny. Dr. Davis also discusses her session on “Living Beyond ‘What If’ ” at the Racial Justice at Work Summit, a recording of which will be available until July 31.
What happens when we are open to embracing both femininity and masculinity within ourselves and others? How do we create spaces where the embodiment of gender expansiveness can thrive alongside other identities? In this week’s episode of the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Leigh Morrison, Learning and Innovation Manager at The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Rob Smith, CEO and Founder of Phluid (The Phluid Project, GET Phluid, and The Phluid Phoundation) for a conversation on the meaning of justice for all and how the pursuit of it can actually be joyful. From opening the world’s first gender-free store to helping write legislation that challenges binary thinking with humanity, Rob shares the lived experiences that enable them to approach this work with humility and a commitment to center those most impacted. Leigh and Rob also discuss Rob’s keynote on “Breaking the Gender Binary” at the Racial Justice at Work Summit: Justice for All.
In this kickoff episode for the Justice for All season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Mary-Frances Winters, founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Dr. Ruha Benjamin, Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab, and award-winning author of the new book Imagination: A Manifesto. Listen in as they discuss the hard questions that we all need to ask in order to achieve justice in our technology-driven world, from who’s benefitting from so-called advances to who is being left behind and why. Inviting deeper reflection, Dr. Benjamin also previews her keynote for the Racial Justice at Work Summit: Justice for All.
In this seventh season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, Mary-Frances Winters and The Winters Group team celebrate our 40th anniversary with the theme “Justice for All.” Listen in to deepen your understanding of why injustices persist and find out what you can do to support and work with those most impacted to come up with better practices and ways of being that are equitable and just. As a bonus, we will also feature speakers from our 2024 Racial Justice at Work Summit: Justice for All. Join us for support during these turbulent times — and to celebrate the positive changes to come from our collective work!
What insights and opportunities do we miss out on when we only define leadership through the lens of the dominant culture? How can leadership development programs help professionals from historically marginalized backgrounds lean into their different lived experiences so they can navigate the workplace with confidence? In today’s episode, host Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., connects with global business consultant and executive coach Priya Dhingra Klocek, President and CEO of Consultant On The Go LLC. Tune in to hear Mareisha and Priya’s deep dive into why all leaders need cultural competence in order to recognize and retain diverse talent, and how they can leverage that knowledge to stoke curiosity about the systems we operate in, how they impact different groups, and what we can do together to pave a more equitable pathway to leadership.
Host Mareisha N. Reese sits down with Valda Valbrun, Founder and CEO of The Valbrun Consulting Group, for an in-depth conversation on how aspiring leaders from immigrant backgrounds can transform their experiences with assimilation into opportunities for celebrating their whole selves, so that they can move confidently in the workplace. Listen in as Valda shares gems from her work in education and discusses with Mareisha why programs such as The emPOWERment Institute are vital for developing diverse pathways to leadership.
In today’s episode for the sixth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, From EMpower to MEpower: BIPOC Leadership Conversations, host Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Dr. Robert Rodriguez, Founder and President of DRR Advisors LLC and author of Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain, and Develop Hispanic Professionals. Listen in for tips on how to frame potentially divisive topics, from the use of terms such as Latinx and Latine, to how the perception of collectivist values impacts the way candidates of color are evaluated for leadership positions. Also hear from Dr. Rodriguez on what makes for an effective employee resource group and the questions leaders should ask if they want to create conditions where everyone does their best work.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader from a historically marginalized group or an ally or powerbroker, everyone has an important role to play to ensure dignity, humanity, and respect are always on the table for those who do not identify as part of the dominant culture. In today’s episode for the sixth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, From EMpower to MEpower: BIPOC Leadership Conversations, host Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., sits down with Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table and Right Within: How to Heal From Racial Trauma in the Workplace. Tune in to hear Mareisha and Minda discuss why success isn’t a solo sport and why self-advocacy is crucial to self-care and well-being.
Host Mareisha N. Reese sits down with Tami Jackson and Rochelle Younan-Montgomery, Lead Content Designers of The emPOWERment Institute from The Winters Group, Inc., for an extended conversation on how professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) can go from surviving to thriving in the workplace. From evoking curiosity about why we value what we value to recognizing how intersectional privilege and anti-Black racism require intentional disruption, this riveting conversation speaks to the power of sharing stories collectively in a space created by and for BIPOC.
In today’s episode for the sixth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, From EMpower to MEpower: BIPOC Leadership Conversations, host Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., welcomes David L. Casey, Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer at Tapestry. Tune in for their inspiring dialogue on best practices for creating workplaces where leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) can thrive, and hear how they respond when those in positions to hire claim they can’t find BIPOC candidates.
Host Mareisha N. Reese sits down with Terrence Harewood, Ph.D., Program Co-Chair of The emPOWERment Institute from The Winters Group, Inc., to discuss the opportunity gap for aspiring leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). What can organizations do to support the development of BIPOC leaders? How can they create workplace conditions that encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work rather than suppress who they are in order to make others feel comfortable? Listen in as Mareisha and Terrence share stories and discuss ways to bring about meaningful change. (Editor’s note: This episode contains offensive language related to intellectual disability.)
In this kickoff episode for the sixth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, From EMpower to MEpower: BIPOC Leadership Conversations, host Mareisha N. Reese sits down with Mary-Frances Winters, Founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., to discuss what it means for leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to bring their whole selves to work. Listen in as Mary-Frances and Mareisha share their MEpower origin stories, and glean inspiration for aspiring BIPOC leaders to tap into their power to control their own narratives through self-awareness and by not minimizing who they are just to fit in.
In this sixth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE podcast, host Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., unpacks how professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) can tap into their innate power to help them navigate the path to leadership. Listeners will hear from both established and emerging BIPOC leaders as they share their stories of wins and challenges, discuss how organizations can better support leaders of color, and reveal the strategies they use to thrive.
In the summer finale for the fifth season of The Inclusion Solution LIVE, The Physiology of Inclusion™: Finding Ease, co-hosts Kevin A. Carter and Rochelle Younan-Montgomery of The Winters Group, Inc., share the tools they turn to when they need to center themselves. Listen in for insight on raising awareness of your gifts, speaking your truth, and being open to change so that you can transform yourself and others. For more tips on finding ease, check out our resources linked here: https://theinclusionsolution.me/the-buzz-tools-for-slowing-down-and-reflecting-on-what-you-really-value/
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