Inclusion Catalyst

By Mickey Desai & Susan Cooper

Welcome to Inclusion Catalyst, with your hosts Mickey Desai and Susan Cooper. We bring diversity leaders to the table to hear about current issues in diversity and inclusion, deconstructing complex so... more

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Inclusion Catalyst episodes:

December 05, 2019Julius Pryor on Leveraging Diversity to Drive Outcomes for Businesses
Julius shares his professional experiences with leveraging diversity in the pharmaceutical field to treat prostate cancer.
Show notes:
Julius shares his case study on working with a pharmaceutical company to work with African American urologists to target populations with a greater incidence of cancer.
How the importance of empirical data lead him to his current professional focus
Working with C-Suite leadership to make the business case for diversity
The true meaning of “diversity and inclusion” and the importance of actual outcomes
How Diversity leaders fall into an organizations structure
The need for courageous conversations
His book, Thriving in a Disruptive World: Six Critical Concepts for Navigating the 21st Century
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33min
November 12, 2019Lauren Camdzic on the need for inclusion of the disability community
Lauren Camdzic joins us to discuss the need to include disabilities in corporate board agendas and conversations of diversity. She also shares her personal journey of adapting to life in a wheelchair and the importance of ADA compliance.
Show notes:
Lauren discusses the Valuable 500 and the companies who have pledged to make disabilities a part of their diversity conversations
How companies can modify their spaces to provide access for those with mobility impairments
How to respectfully open up the lines of communication with people in the disability community
The need for organizations to have emergency plans in place for people who are disabled
Lauren’s journey into the spotlight as an advocate for the community during her recovery
Call to action: learn about the ADA policies and include people from the disability community in conversations about diversity
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29min
October 22, 2019Christian Zsilavetz on Affirming LGBTQ Youth
Christian Zsilavetz joins us to discuss the importance of being an ally and advocate for LGBTQ kids and his personal experiences as a transman and educator.
Christian discusses the school he founded
The risks LGBTQ youth face in their schools and personal lives
Civil rights for the LGBTQ community
Available resources in the Atlanta community
The importance of providing support to LGBTQ youth because of the prevalence of homelessness, drug addiction and risky behaviors
LGBTQ Rights in schools
Changing perceptions of the trans community
Call to action – what everyone can do to support LGBTQ youth and be an ally
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31min
October 01, 2019Fallon McClure on Criminal Justice Reform
Attorney and Community organizer Fallon McClure joins us to discuss the complexities of the Criminal Justice system and why reform is needed in Georgia and nationwide.
Fallon brings up the enormity of the varying issues from a Federal, State to locality level
The current state of the criminal justice system in Georgia
Bail, probation and parole issues, voting rights
Restorative vs. Punitive justice
Profit motives: Privatization of Prisons, Bail Bond lobby
Supporting the work of non-profit organizations such as Southerners on New Ground, Ebenezer Baptist church, ACLU, Southern Center for Human Rights, Reform Georgia
Criminal Justice in pop culture as a starting point to shed light on issues and invoke empathy
Reform issues and how they affect the economy, race, class, the school to prison pipeline
What individuals can do to make a difference
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24min
September 16, 2019Dr. Heather Heckel on Environmental Diversity
Dr. Heather Heckel discusses environmental initiatives including wildlife conservation, ecotourism, climate change and what individuals can do to support these issues.
Dr. Heckel discusses sustainability and diversity & inclusion in global and local communities
Wildlife conservation & consumerism
Understanding local impact
Ecotourism and fair trade
NGOs as change agents
Climate Justice, activism and higher ed classroom initiatives
Small things everyone can do to support environmental issues
Individual responsibility to create change
Offsetting your carbon footprint
Climate Change as a crisis and the impact on public health
Advocating to political & business leaders
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26min
September 03, 2019Dr. Tarece Johnson on Diversity & Biases In Education
Dr. Tarece joins us to discuss her book, The Global Purpose Approach, a guide to enhancing multiculturalism in education. She also addresses issues of representation, equity and biases in the public education system.
Dr. Tarece discusses her book, The Global Purpose Approach, about multiculturalism, exploration of culture, policies and appreciation of differences. Includes guidance to educators on how to implement these themes in the classroom.
Representation in schools and the lack of male teachers of color in public schools.
Equity between school districts
White Supremacy and how it effects everything from income inequity, to immigration issues in education
Financially stability in families, training opportunities for parents
School to Prison Pipeline and forms of discipline, zero tolerance policies
Teacher & Administrator training: Empathy & Diversity training, understanding biases
Tools & Guidelines for Administrators
Parenting & Advocacy
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24min
August 20, 2019Dr. Brea Heidelberg on Work Cultures and Equity In The Arts
Organizational policy expert, Dr. Brea Heidelberg joins us to discuss culture within organizations and the role of the Arts in communities.
Dr. Heidelberg discusses rules and norms in corporate structures and in non-profits
Written & unwritten rules in an organizations culture
Equitable policies and giving agency to individuals
Toxic work cultures
Funding and Equity in the Arts
Socioeconomic access to programs
Arts program management
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30min

FAQs about Inclusion Catalyst:

How many episodes does Inclusion Catalyst have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.