A Leader Like Me: Building a Culture of Inclusivity

S5 Ep2 - A Journey of Resilience with Alexandra McAvoy

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In this episode of A Leader Like Me, hosts Advita Patel and Priya Bates sit down with Alexandra McAvoy, a marketing and events professional, business owner, and digital assistant for A Leader Like Me. Alex shares her inspiring journey of resilience—navigating job loss, single parenthood, and entrepreneurship—while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What’s Inside This Episode?

  • Alex’s personal journey as a single mother raising a dual-heritage daughter
  • The role of inclusive cultures in fostering equity and belonging
  • Why internal communications is crucial for shaping workplace inclusion
  • The power of representation and instilling confidence in underrepresented voices
  • How to challenge biases and ensure diversity and inclusion is more than just a buzzword

    • Key Takeaways:

    • The importance of exposing children to all aspects of their heritage and identity
    • How workplaces can create safe spaces for authentic conversations around diversity
    • Why inclusive leadership starts with active listening and amplifying unheard voices
    • Practical advice on identifying reliable sources in DEI and internal communications

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      Priya and Advita. 

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