On this episode, I have the great pleasure to speak with Jay Jackson, CEO of RYSE Interactive and RYSE Creative Village (and a board member of one of my nonprofits, Ripples of Hope!). We talk about where his inspiration to help others comes from, how a passion for constantly learning and a focus on humbleness has led him to success, and his MASSIVE vision for RYSE Creative Village. I always feel incredibly inspired after talking with Jay, and this conversation left ME ready go after MY dreams.

Learn more about RYSE Creative Village: https://rysecreativevillage.com

Join me in participating in the RYSE Creative Village crowdfunding campaign! https://wefunder.com/rcv

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On this episode, I catch up with my friend, Eileen Lee, one of the co-founders of The Lola. The Lola’s mission is to bring womxn together as allies and accomplices to tell their stories, raise their voices and dismantle a system that doesn’t serve them. We talk about her journey toward entrepreneurship, where the inspiration to start The Lola came from, and the tremendous progress they’re making as they come out of the difficulties of the pandemic.

Check out The Lola! -> https://www.the-lola.com

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On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Teresa Baker, founder of the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge and the African American Nature & Parks Experience. She was recommended by a previous podcast guest, Patagonia’s Whitney Clapper (you should check that episode out if you haven’t) who described Teresa as a visionary for what life could be with a little more disrupting and dismantling of various systems of oppressions.

I talk with Teresa about how she became a self-proclaimed trouble maker, where her purpose to include people of color in environmental protection came from, and so much more.

You can learn more about Teresa and her efforts here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-baker-89722272/

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“When I'm sometimes asked when will there be enough [women on the Supreme Court] and I say, 'When there are nine,' people are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a question about that.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On this episode, I have the great pleasure of talking with Bhavana Smith, founder of the amazing organization, Until There Are Nine™. Until There Are Nine™ is an educational network and resource group whose purpose is to give women the power to advocate for their rightful share of compensation, rewards and professional advancement. We talk about what inspired her to start the organization, stories about the impact they’ve already made, and how she’s working to shape the future that her daughter will live in.

Find out more about (and support!) Until There Are Nine: https://www.untiltherearenine.com

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On this episode, I chat with Rodney Bullard, the Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. We talk about his journey, including the impact that his 1st-grade teacher - Ms. Adams - had on his life (and somehow we never knew we went to rival high schools in Atlanta!), how he ended up at Chick-fil-A, and of course, his terrific book, Heroes Wanted. Rodney has helped so many organizations during his time at the Chick-fil-A Foundation, and I know you’re going to want to hear where his heart for giving came from and what he’s focused on now.

Check out Rodney’s book, Heroes Wanted! - https://amzn.to/3oyCPOe

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On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with my good friend, Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim. Qaadirah is currently the Chief Equity Officer, City of Atlanta, and was the CEO of the Future Foundation for 15 years prior to taking her role with the city. We talk about where her resilience comes from, the need to disrupt stagnation in order to achieve equity, the importance of focusing on childhood development, and what it takes to be a gladiator for social justice.

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On this episode, I have the extreme pleasure of having Mita Mallick on the show. Mita is the Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, and has worked at some of the world’s largest and most respected companies, including J&J, Pfizer, and Unilever. Mita is one of those people that infects you with her passion and joy for the work she’s doing. She talks with me about her personal purpose, which is to help those that have been excluded to find their voice, and once they find it, to never stop using it. How great is that? We also talk about her wonderful writing, about raising kids to have empathy and to be kind, and so much more.

Mita Mallick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/

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On this episode, I have the great pleasure of chatting with Bethaney Wilkinson, founder and CEO of The Diversity Gap Podcast and Academy. I first met Bethaney by attending one of her workshops, and her passion and innovative views on racial equity, privilege, and bridging the diversity gap was incredibly inspiring to me, and I knew I had to have her on the show to hear her story!

The Diversity Gap Academy: https://www.thediversitygapacademy.com

Bethaney Wilkinson: https://www.bethaneywilkinson.com

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My guest on this episode is Sharon Harris, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish. We talk about her career journey, working at some of the largest companies in the world, to the great work she and her team are doing at Jellyfish, and how hard women in the workforce have been hit by the pandemic, or what she calls a “She-cession”.

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On this episode, I have the great pleasure to talk with Jenn Graham, Founder & CEO of Civic Dinners. Civiv Dinners bring people together virtually or in person for structured conversations on the critical issues of our time. Jenn started the organization in 2016, and we talk about her journey, including the first time we met at Souper Jenny’s in Atlanta, her big pivot in 2020, and the amazing growth they’ve had over the last 5 years.

Civic Dinners: https://www.civicdinners.com

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