A passionate and driven human who is excelling both in her career and in her personal life - Singleton Beato has graced us with her presence for this episode. At work, she's relentlessly driving all dimensions of diversity in her role as a global EVP, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at McCann Worldgroup. At home, she is a rare aspiration for us in her three decades of happily married bliss. True to our podcast name, we dove deep into the secret behind her lasting relationships, her leadership journey, and the state of DE&I. In our candid conversation, Beato shares:

• The "ultimate secret" to any successful relationship.
• How she's fully embedded in the richness of diversity.
• Importance of making room for other people's journeys and stories.
• Endearing and charming aspects of cultural differences
• Why the DE&I focus has softened.
• What gets her excited about the future of the DE&I initiatives.

With over 25 years of experience as an accomplished executive, Singleton is recognized for her success driving large scale people and organizational change initiatives across a wide range of industries, having held talent leadership roles at J. Walter Thompson, Crunch Fitness International, and Bloomberg L.P. She was named one of 2019's Most Influential Women In Corporate America by Savoy Magazine, one of AdWeek's 2020 Women Trailblazers and one of New York's Most Outstanding Corporate Citizens.