In today’s episode, Payal speaks with guest Corey Flournoy. Corey is the VP Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Aurora Tech and provides valuable experience, wisdom, and insight on what it means to live and practice inclusion and diversity. They discuss how his personal background deeply influences his empathy and passion for creating inclusive spaces. They discuss the importance of relationships and how to navigate business by making diversity and inclusion a part of strategic decision making. This episode was recorded while Corey was working at Groupon as the Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

* The three main principles of allyship

* The importance of experiencing communities outside of your own

* How to pivot imposter syndrome

* Top resources for women and minority business owners

* The impact COVID-19 has had on minority women in the workforce & small businesses

Connect with Payal:

* Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ )

* Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman )

Connect with Corey Flournoy:

* Linkedin: *@coreyflournoy* ( https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/corey-flournoy-908b043?challengeId=AQEz3r5kp8BtrQAAAXccXVdI8LBX6LqXaDwirOkQnMGWviq0H1JFxxXBkVI6kARgmqm4GcReU4agjDiuY6328ZAeJUZPLmj3Rg&submissionId=79881e2c-8fbc-5b16-5895-1f1ec08d0f26 )

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by Deanna Singh. Deanna is a social entrepreneur, an author, recognized as 40 under 40, and a TEDx speaker, with a passion for working with marginalized communities. In this conversation, they discuss the power found in celebrating failure and navigating diversity of thought in leadership and success from the perspective of a woman of color.

*Top 3-7 topics covered, show depending:*

* How naming your failures makes you a better leader

* Learn how to honor, process, and grow through failure

* Understanding the power of inclusivity

* The intersection of relationships, empathy, leadership, and success

Connect with Payal:

* Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ )

* Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman )

Connect with Deanna Singh

* Website: www.deannasingh.com ( http://www.deannasingh.com ) + www.upliftingimpact.com ( http://www.upliftingimpact.com )

* Instagram: @deannasingh1 ( https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en )

* Linkedin: Deanna Singh ( https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/deannasingh?challengeId=AQE57Hzu12j2cgAAAXcH3UqjetZNKKXNVJvgNad8M6rE0niVRW1RoikAINO2-C5vY8v5pNVhUSCEChkMPQd2NYQUUQ7EYm3EgA&submissionId=0ccf2e44-c083-5a16-7ad6-07d3db39e212 )

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

In today’s episode, Payal shares three mistakes to avoid in business when you are starting to build a team for the first time. She explores how building a successful team culture is rooted in transparency, self-awareness, and planning. Payal also provides powerful insight into the importance of having hard conversations and walks you through how to approach your employees with empathy.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

* Learn three business mistakes to avoid when building a team

* Why a candidate’s personality is just as important as their skill set

* How being transparent leads to a more invested team

* Reframing hard conversations for long-term success

Connect with Payal:

* Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ )

* Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman )

* Free Download: 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Team ( https://payalberi.com/welcome )

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

Are you ready to start embracing your inner Unapologetic Woman? Get ready for episode one as Payal Beri shares what The Unapologetic Woman means to her, and how this journey of building her self-worth and releasing old narratives has shaped who she is today.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

* Why Payal feels so connected to “the unapologetic woman”

* Ruth Bader Ginsberg as a prime example of an unapologetic woman

* Understanding our values & positively influencing the people around us

* Payal’s experience with bullying & her chronic illness diagnosis

* Communication and active listening as a leader

* Releasing and defining our own narratives

Connect with Payal:

* IG: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ )

* Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/ )

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

The Unapologetic Woman trusts herself, her intuition and her strength. She knows what she is capable of and consciously challenges herself daily to break barriers and call out bullshit. Payal Beri knows the journey to discovering herself all too well, and now she’s sharing her epiphanies that led her to this moment with you. Come here each week to align with who you are, develop your knowing and emerge as the leader you’re called to be.