Diversity Straight Up

Diversity Straight Up

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Diversity Straight Up episodes

  • Janet Godwin: Equality in standardized testing
    In the latest episode of "Diversity Straight Up," hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Janet Godwin, CEO of ACT, about diversity, inclusion, equity and engagement in an industry best known for getting elite students into elite colleges. Diversity Straight Up is brought to you by GreenState Credit Union and sponsored by Alliant Energy. Additional support is provided by the city of Cedar Rapids.
    34 min
  • Jennifer Bennett: A Trailblazer in the Engineering Field
    In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Jennifer Bennett, president of Shive-Hattery, about her leadership role in the engineering field and the benefits of having a mentor. Diversity Straight Up is brought to you by GreenState Credit Union and sponsored by Alliant Energy. Additional support is provided by the city of Cedar Rapids.
    55 min
  • Alanna Arrington: From Iowa to the global stage
    In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Alanna Arrington, Anthony's daughter, about about her life as a global supermodel and diversity and equity issues in the world of high fashion.
    46 min
  • Michele Sullivan: 'Looking Up' and driving change
    In the Season 2 debut of "Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with author, inspirational speaker and social impact advisor Michele Sullivan about growing up different, starting tough conversations, and her new book, "Looking Up." (S2, E1)
    55 min
  • Steve Shriver: The ROI of social leadership
    In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Steve Shriver, co-founder and CEO of Eco Lips, about being an ally in turbulent times, the return on investment when it comes to social and environmental leadership, and the journey of becoming a Certified B Corporation.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Suzanne McCormick: Leading Through Transformational Times
    In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Suzanne McCormick, U.S. president of United Way Worldwide, about the recent racial tensions in the country, her own experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand and leading through transformational times.
    55 min
  • Live from EntreFEST 2020
    In the latest episode of "Diversity Straight Up," hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington take the show live for EntreFEST 2020 in Cedar Rapids, with guests Pernell Cezar, Sona Raziabeegum and Jacob Hsu. They talk George Floyd, bias, stepping outside of your comfort zone at life and work, and the role of diversity in innovation in this special edition of DSU.
    57 min
  • Suresh Gunasekaran: Caring for Diverse Communities
    In the latest (remote) episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, about caring for diverse communities during a pandemic, leading change at one of Iowa's most visible institutions, and his experience growing up in "two Americas."
    54 min
  • TaJuan Wilson: The Power of a Seat at the Table
    In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with TaJuan Wilson, associate vice president of inclusive excellence and chief diversity officer with Georgia Southern University, about equity and equality in academia, affecting change as a diversity executive and what it takes to achieve "inclusive excellence."
    56 min
  • Amy Friedrich: Thinking Globally, Leading Locally
    In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Amy Friedrich, president of U.S. Insurance Solutions with Principal Financial Group about new moves at the company aimed at increasing inclusion, addressing long-standing biases in financial services and thinking globally.
    57 min

About Diversity Straight Up

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“Diversity Straight Up” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington dig into the topics of equity, diversity, inclusion and engagement (EDI&E) through authentic and challenging conversations with C-suite leaders. Expect frank questions and honest answers, and real-life lessons on how to leverage diversity as an asset, rather than see it as a liability.