DEI After 5 with Sacha

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DEI After 5 with Sacha episodes

March 15, 2022 A White Guy Confronting Racism with Jared Karol
Jared Karol's introduction to DEI started with a personal relationship with his father. Over the years, his commitment to this work has evolved. In this conversation, Jared shares his journey and what others can do to take their first steps into DEI.
31 min
March 08, 2022 The Inclusion of Accessibility with Sheri Byrne-Haber
In this episode, I chat with Sheri Byrne-Haber about accessibility - a topic that is often left out of DEI conversations. This conversation is filled with nuggets, so be prepared to take notes.
31 min
March 01, 2022 Preparing Your DEI Strategy with Dr. Sam Rae
I think the first time I crossed paths with Dr. Sam Rae, EdD, MPH. was about a year ago. Not only did I appreciate her approach to DEI, but we also had some of the same interests and ideas (great minds)!

As I continued to follow her social media presence, I noticed we were both surveying practitioners on burnout (see a theme here). From there we started to discuss ways we could collaborate and support each other as we support practitioners.

Dr. Sam's DEI Blueprint is one that many new and early career practitioners need to grab. During this conversation, Dr. Sam and I cover what practitioners need to know if

- they are responsible for creating their organization's DEI strategy

- they want to continue to learn and grow as a professional, and

- they feel they are having a difficult time disconnecting from the work.

This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
31 min
February 22, 2022 Conversations at the Intersection with Michael Rolph
I met Michael Rolph in March of 2019. He reached out on LinkedIn to connect as colleagues working at the intersection of diversity and technology. Since then, we’ve had dozens of conversations about this work, ways to collaborate, or check in on how the other is doing.

So this episode was no different than one of our many discussions. In it, we cover:

👉🏾 how his background in mental health serves him as a practitioner

👉🏾 the importance of modeling the behavior of inclusion as a white cis-gendered, straight man in this work, and

👉🏾 how to take the first steps in becoming an inclusive leader.
34 min
February 15, 2022 Managing Burnout in DEI - with Kelley Bonner
Over the last few years, many practitioners have experienced stress and burnout. In this episode, therapist Kelley Bonner shares a few ways to identify and manage burnout as we do DEI work.
28 min
February 10, 2022 The Importance of Community within DEI - with Diya Khanna
Join Sacha as she chats with DEI Consultant Diya Khanna. This episode discusses the importance of managing DEI efforts with a global lens.
31 min
February 09, 2022 Wellness and Self-Care in DEI with Dr. Rufus Spann
Taking care of self is critical in DEI work. In this episode, Sacha chats with therapist Rufus Spann. They discuss the importance of self-care and wellness as practitioners continue to juggle demanding expectations.
31 min
February 09, 2022 Understanding the History of DEI - with Lolita Chandler
In this episode, Sacha chats with her mentor and cousin, Lolita Chandler, a 40 year veteran in the DEI industry. They discuss what has changed about this work through the years and what remains the same.
32 min
February 09, 2022 How to Detach From Toxic Workplaces & Still Do the Work - Katrina Jones
In this episode, Sacha's guest is the Founder +Principal of Advancing Equity + Inclusion, Katrina Jones. They discuss disconnecting from toxic workplaces and the importance of self-care for DEI professionals.
32 min
February 09, 2022 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence - with Farah Harris
In the first episode of DEI After 5, Sacha chats with Farah Harris. This episode talks about the importance of emotional intelligence in doing diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
35 min

About DEI After 5 with Sacha

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DEI After 5 is where inclusion meets real life. Hosted by Sacha Thompson, this weekly podcast explores how current events shape our workplaces and communities—with practical insights and honest…