The 4WARD Together Podcast

In this episode of 4WARD Together, Dr. Audrieanna Burgin sits down with Dr. Kimberly Allen to explore the evolution of leadership, the challenges of transition, and the lasting impact of DEI in our communities. As the most recent CEO of 904WARD, Dr. Allen helped guide the organization through transformative growth, deepening its community partnerships, and ensuring that racial healing remained at the core of every initiative.

Together, they reflect on pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the emotional and strategic complexities of passing the baton. Dr. Allen shares insights on overcoming doubt, preparing for transition, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. As Jacksonville prepares to celebrate 904 Day, they also discuss the personal meaning behind 904WARD’s mission and how leadership continues to shape the future of equity and inclusion.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about leadership, continuity, and the power of community-driven change. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode.

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Join us in the final episode of Season 2. This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Domonique Jones, the CEO of Step-By-Step 4 Help, joins us. 

Join us for a conversation about how employers can support better mental health.v

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Liz Klein, a marketing executive in Northeast Florida, joins us. 

Join us for a conversation about diversity and inclusion in marketing. 

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Tina Wirth, the founder of Wirth Works, and Lorin Thies, the Director of Development for 904WARD, join us. 

Join us for a conversation about funding nonprofits During an uphill battle. 

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Deirdre Conner, 904WARD Board Member and the founder/CEO of Ripple Effect and Story Telling. 

Join us as we dive deeply into North Face and its DEI Survey. 

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Charlene Jones, the Senior Marketing Account Director at Point Taken.

Join us for a conversation about handling racial missteps from a Public Relations perspective.

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Ham and Kristin Murray, the Executive Director and Marketing & Engagement Lead at Blue Zones Project: Jacksonville. 

Join us for a conversation about providing access to well-being using an equity lens. 

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Paul McFadden, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion at JEA. 

Join us for a conversation about recruiting underrepresented talent in overrepresented fields as Paul shares that JEA is an approach to creating a diverse work environment. 

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Melissa Fulmore Hardwick, the Chief Information Officer at CSI Companies. 

Join us during the last week of Women's History Month for a conversation full of advice for women of color on advancing professionally and personally.

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Laureen Husband, the VP of Policy and Community Engagement for Feeding NEFL. Join us for a conversation about the importance of addressing food insecurities as an employee. 

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