In this episode, we reflect on our journey from Boston Girl Geek Dinners to She Geeks Out, highlighting how the landscape has completely changed for supporting women in tech. We then talk with Lisa Hannum of Beehive PR about the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion within executive leadership through the pandemic, social crises, and beyond.

[00:00:19] Girls in tech non-profit closing.

[00:06:32] Sponsorship challenges in tech community.

[00:10:39] Evolution of diversity work.

[00:11:45] DEI work and crisis work.

[00:12:45] Interview with Lisa starts.

[00:15:12] An unexpected career change.

[00:20:10] The power of clarity.

[00:25:43] B Corp certification.

[00:28:55] Mind your own bobber.

[00:35:18] DEI work as organizational identity.

[00:39:10] Crisis communication and DEI work.

[00:43:33] Organizations and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

[00:46:44] Leadership challenges and expectations.

[00:50:09] Speaking Up in Difficult Situations.

[00:54:32] Return to work policies.

[01:00:53] Women in C-suite roles.

[01:03:18] Choices and marginalized communities.

[01:07:22] Where to find Beehive.

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