This episode features a conversation between Jennifer, Shalynne Jackson, City of Oklahoma City’s Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, and Jim Massey, author and Chief Sustainability Officer for Zai Lab, as they discuss the current state of allyship and what allyship should look like in 2023. Discover the importance of strategic allyship and the need to move from empathy into action. Shalynne and Jim also reveal the role that their faith plays in their DEI journey and how love can help us bring humanity back to work.  

This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between JBC's Adrienne Lawrence and Ola Ojewumi, Founder of Project ASCEND.  Adrienne and Ola discuss workplace discrimination and how race and disability intersect. Discover why ableism often goes unnoticed and some of the reasons behind the high unemployment and underemployment rate among persons with disabilities. Ola also shares why she founded Project ASCEND and the work that her organization does to provide higher education opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged young people across the globe. 

This episode was originally recorded on the Getting to Work podcast, hosted by John Spencer. Jennifer reveals why leaders need to think differently about how they lead at work and the challenges of leading a multigenerational workforce. She also discusses the various microaggressions that employees from marginalized communities often face at work and how to create a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. Discover why leaders need to lean into vulnerability and embrace imperfection. 

Kenji Yoshino, author and Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law, returns to the program to discuss his new book Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice, which he co-authored along with David Glasgow. Kenji reveals the impetus behind writing the book and shares tips about how to navigate difficult DEI conversations. He also discusses some of the limitations of cancel culture and how to move from a cancel culture to a coaching culture. Discover a mature model of vulnerability that allows you to be fully authentic and the power of cultivating curiosity. 

In this episode, originally recorded for the Beyond Barriers Podcast, Jennifer discusses her own career journey and how to motivate yourself and others. Discover how to create a community of inclusion and the importance of making sure that all voices are heard. Jennifer also shares tips about developing your own personal brand and standing up in your power. 

Author and entrepreneur Aaron Hurst returns to the program to discuss the importance of developing a purpose mindset and reveals the formative experiences that shaped his work. Discover the difference between a purpose mindset and a transactional mindset, and how to cultivate a mindset that leads to greater fulfillment. Aaron also discusses how speaking differently to young people about learning and work can create a positive paradigm shift. 

In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of supporting coaches, and other supporters of inclusive leaders. She shares her thoughts about some of the considerations that go into supporting coaches versus supporting leaders and why coaches don’t have to be DEI experts in order to have an impact. Discover how coaches can both support and challenge leaders on their inclusive leadership journey.