Leadership and Innovation Unlocked

By Inclusive Collective

The Leadership and Innovation Unlocked podcast with Inclusive Collective is a conversation with and for leaders driving performance and innovation through inclusive leadership. Our guests consist o

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The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.

Leadership and Innovation Unlocked episodes:

May 08, 2023Alaska Air uniform policy, Mars targeted again, and guest Alicia Thomas of Harvard Business School reveals the promise and pressure of leading DEI at the world’s leading business school
This week, Nadia and Rob have fashion advice for Alaska Airlines, a former presidential advisor sues Mars Inc. over its DEI aspirations, and we are joined by Harvard Business School’s Director of DEI Alicia Thomas who talks about how HBS prioritizes inclusivity as it develops future business leaders, the mental health support necessary for students, and about her path to the elite institution (apparently there are rabbits there!). Later Nadia supports drag queens at her local library and Rob ends his feud with the British royal family.

Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
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44min
May 01, 2023Blackrock misses diversity goals, DEI is "dead" in Virginia, and guest Clarice Owens of Healthy Oceans Seafood Company talks about issues of equity and sustainability in the seafood industry
This week, Nadia and Rob welcome guest Clarice Owens, co-founder of Healthy Oceans Seafood Company, to discuss inequity and racism within the sustainability movement, the outsized role big companies can play in driving sustainability for our oceans, and the impressive growth of her disruptive company. Also, asset management giant Blackrock forgets that retention is part of the diversity equation, and Virginia's Chief Diversity Officer declares DEI (and a cow) "dead." Finally, we cheer a new Barbie from Mattel and say "good riddance" to a certain, race-baiting, cable news host.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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53min
April 24, 2023Anheiser-Busch takes cover, mature workers, and guest Ceylan Rowe of Fihri talk women's health and her company's efforts to end period poverty
Nadia and Rob welcome Ceylan Rowe, founder of women's health startup Fihri, who talks about how period poverty impacts performance at school and work, the continued stigma around solving the issue, and how an earthquake in Turkey inspired her entrepreneurship journey. They also discuss Anheiser-Busch's CEO's efforts to walk back their support of the transgender community and the prospect of Rob working forever. Later, Nadia rants about Scholastic's efforts to clean up an internment love story, and Rob celebrates Major League Baseball's progress (sort of) on paternity leave for players.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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46min
April 17, 2023Nadia Squared, Eid, and Stanford Law
The two Nadias (Nadia Alam and Nadia Butt) bring you news updates with an all-deets episode.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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34min
April 10, 2023Best of Inclusive Collective: Reintroduction
Nadia and Rob revisit the inclusive collective origin story with highlights from conversations with past guests.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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37min
April 03, 2023White feminism allegations at Chief, California’s caste bill, and how data can drive better health outcomes in Africa with guest Yacine Fall of Hyve.
Nadia and Rob welcome Yacine Fall, Co-Founder of health data startup Hyve, to talk about how her research led her to develop a better way to collect data on the African continent. They also walk through the problems at the women’s corporate networking club, Chief, and chat about the implications of a proposal to outlaw caste discrimination in California. Later, Nadia raves about some Muslim firsts and Rob rants about Levi’s AI-generated diversity.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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43min
March 27, 2023Google cuts off new mothers, the NHL’s Pride event troubles, and guest Mohammed Missouri of Jet-Pac talks about his work to bring the Muslim perspective to US politics
Nadia and Rob celebrate Ramadan by welcoming guest Mohammed Missouri who shares why he strives to drive Muslim representation at the local level, what Muslim voters value, and why we all benefit from a government that looks like the people it represents. Rob also marvels at the charisma of a certain US Senator from Kentucky (which one right?). They also discuss Google’s decision to not pay maternity benefits to those laid off, and the NHL’s difficulty in balancing support for the LGBTQ+ community and religious inclusion. Later, Nadia blasts Tennessee’s anti-drag show bill and Rob applauds Starbucks new CEO.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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52min
March 20, 2023SVB and DE&I and passionate debates on college campuses
The Wall Street Journal (somehow) links the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to DE&I, and Nadia and Rob take a college spring break trip to universities across the US to sort out DE&I issues on campus. Later, Nadia calls out an Oscars musical number and Rob celebrates a change in labor law.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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38min
March 13, 2023Walgreens gets the boot, employees and CHROs disagree about DE&I efforts, and guest Jonathan Kaufman tells us how companies can win by following the disability narrative
This week Nadia and Rob are joined by disability consultant, Forbes columnist, and speaker Jonathan Kaufman to talk about becoming a disability-confident organization, the future of work, and his time with the late disability rights activist Judith Huemann. They also talk about California's cancellation of a contract with Walgreen's over the pharmacy's decision not to sell abortion medication in 20 states and reflect on a Gallup poll showing differences between the way employees and Chief HR Officers see their companies' DE&I investment and efforts. Plus, Rob rants about Chinese-US antagonism, and a black couple wins a settlement after "whitewashing" their home.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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45min
March 06, 2023Dilbert goes off the deep end; DE&I leaders are laid off amid cutbacks; and REI's efforts to make the outdoor industry more inclusive
Nadia and Rob welcome Payam Abbassian of REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures to discuss the iconic outdoor retailer's efforts to invest in 300 founders of color, how they are uniquely positioned to support those founders, and shares learnings from the fund's journey so far. Also, Rob laments the fact that there has to be an actual person behind the Dilbert comic strip and questions why Tesla and JP Morgan get a pass for their associations with Elon Musk, and Nadia highlights some troubling data around DE&I leader layoffs.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: [email protected]
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective
If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective

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46min

FAQs about Leadership and Innovation Unlocked:

How many episodes does Leadership and Innovation Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.