You may be making individuals feel excluded without even knowing it. Tune in to find out more on how to identify and fix it!

Episode Introduction:

In today's day and age, where Diversity & Inclusion have become buzzwords, our guests Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy of The Diversity Movement teach us how to build a truly inclusive company culture.

Episode Summary:

Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy walk us through their respective journeys of being associated with the Diversity Movement and what led them here. They also share several practical tips and tricks to help you start being more inclusive as an entrepreneur.

Main Takeaways:

• As leaders, there can be a lot of pressure to say the "right thing" in times of crisis and the fear to mess up, this is when syncing your intentions with your words and being respectful towards others really helps.
• A lot of the power that we have as consumers is purchasing power which makes it important for us to be intentional about the companies we purchase from.
• In order to be more inclusive when you speak, start by listening to yourself talk and see where you can make shifts to be more inclusive.
• It's important for us to realize that how we speak is less about our intent and more about how it will be perceived.
• No matter how big or small your company is, you can intentionally build a culture from the first employee you hire.
• How to ensure that you're integrating DEI as a part of your hiring process:

1. Thoroughly assess your job description and be intentional about communicating your values through it.
2. Look to hire from diverse places, platforms, and backgrounds.
3. Showcase diversity through your marketing material.

• Your company's diversity should be visible even in the top-level decision-making management.

Resources:

• The Inclusive Language Handbook: https://theinclusivelanguagehandbook.com/
• Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox Podcast: https://thediversitymovement.com/podcasts/
• Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox - Foundations Course: https://thediversitymovement.com/course/

Find Jackie Ferguson & Roxanne Bellamy::

• Email Jackie: [email protected]
• Email Roxanne: [email protected]
• Website: https://thediversitymovement.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediversitymovement/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediversitymovement/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diversity-movement/

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