By Untapped
The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
This week Tariq Meyers sits down with Arezoo Riahi, Waymo's Head of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity to talk about the future of work and DEI initiatives. Arezoo discusses the importance of having a healthy culture in order to meet the mission of the organization and how DEI is a part of that. They explore the challenges of creating a sense of community where everyone feels responsible for shaping the culture together, regardless of background or identity. Arezoo emphasizes that DEI is not a separate issue but impacts everyone in the organization. They also discuss how to engage allies and change hearts and minds by focusing on the success of the company's mission.
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About Arezoo:
Arezoo Riahi is Waymo's first Head of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. She comes to Waymo after leading diversity and belonging programs at Autodesk, evolving Employee Resource Groups, designing Autodesk's inclusive hiring training, and launching Autodesk's global mentorship programming. Arezoo has led diversity analytics as a part of overall strategic efforts, working closely with executive leadership to design and launch the company's diversity dashboard to understand trends and hot spots. Additionally, Arezoo led diversity communications at Autodesk producing quarterly town halls, reporting and disclosure efforts and shareholder engagement. Arezoo began her career in the non-profit sector, with over a decade of experience working on U.S. Government initiatives, primarily with the U.S. Department of State. Most notably in this period, Arezoo served as Director of TechWomen, an initiative providing professional development to women across the globe. She holds a Masters in Public Policy from The University of Chicago and a Bachelors of Arts in International Affairs from The George Washington University.
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Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
Tariq is joined this week by Donald Knight, CPO at Greenhouse Software. As a leader in the hiring and recruiting space, Donald shares his valuable insights on how to nurture early-in-career employees to build future leaders, the importance of building community among employees, and the rise of people-first companies.
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About Donald Knight (he/him):
Donald Knight is the CPO at Greenhouse Software. He leads with a people-first mentality hoping to unlock the potential of Greenhouse talent globally. With a laser focus on the connection between people and the processes that serve them, Donald and his team create proximity by building bridges focusing on enhanced experiences that nurture culture and develop people. He is responsible for providing global strategy and leadership in developing, overseeing, and administering people programs. Before Greenhouse, Donald served as Senior Vice President of Global Talent for Edelman, where he helped shape the HR brand as a proactive, insightful, and collaborative solution provider.
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
This week on Untapped, Tariq Meyers is joined by Sheri Crosby Wheeler, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group, Inc. Tariq and Sheri discuss her unexpected journey to DEI leadership, the unique challenges of retaining underrepresented talent in the retail industry, and the slow and steady process of making the workplace more equitable.
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About Sheri Crosby Wheeler:
Sheri Crosby Wheeler currently works as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group, Inc. Fossil Group is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company where distinctive watches, accessories and wearables are created for some of the greatest brands in the world. Sheri is a diversity leader, an employment lawyer and an avid community volunteer. For the past 6 years, she has worked exclusively on diversity and inclusion strategies and integration in the corporate setting. Sheri is a member of the State Bar of Texas and has been honored as an Outstanding Young Lawyer. She earned a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and a B.A. in Sociology at Emory University.
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
This week on Untapped we were joined by Taris Mullins, Senior Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Management at Telesign. Taris chats with Tariq about his unexpected journey to DE&I leadership, how current events shape his approach to diversity and inclusion, how Telesign has built a DE&I strategy through listening and open dialogue with employees, and how to demonstrate to talent that your company is a welcoming place for them, regardless of their background.
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Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
This week on Untapped we were joined by Taris Mullins, Senior Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Management at Telesign. Taris chats with Tariq about his unexpected journey to DE&I leadership, how current events shape his approach to diversity and inclusion, how Telesign has built a DE&I strategy through listening and open dialogue with employees, and how to demonstrate to talent that your company is a welcoming place for them, regardless of their background.
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This week on Untapped we were joined by Al Dea, a Talent, Leadership, and Workplace Culture Consultant. Al is the founder of Betterwork Labs, where he helps companies attract and develop talent to improve performance and build sustaining organizations. Tariq and Al discuss new ways to discover and nurture underrepresented talent, the expansion of the workplace into a values-driven space, and the unique challenges of working in DE&I.
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Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
Deanna Singh, Founder and Chief Change Agent of Uplifting Impact, a training and consulting firm with a mission to build inclusive bridges where everyone thrives, stopped by to chat with Tariq Meyers to discuss how actions speak louder than words. How can companies stop talking about diversity and inclusion and start translating things into action? We’ll find out.
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About Deanna Singh:
Deanna Singh wants to live in a world where marginalized communities have power. As an expert social entrepreneur, she is obsessed with making the world a better place, and she will build or break systems to create positive change. While tackling complex social challenges, Deanna gives audiences the tools and courage to imagine, activate, and impact the world as agents of change. She is described as a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change. She is an accomplished author, educator, business leader, and social justice champion who speaks to over 50,000 people annually!
Deanna's newest book: Actions Speak Louder
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
This week on Untapped we were joined by none other than our very own Head of People, Savannah L. Barker (She/Her) to discuss our 2022 Untapped Diversity Data Report. Savannah and Tariq review our report, talk about the significance of self-reported data, and explore how diversity attracts diversity.
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About Savannah L. Barker (She/Her):
Savannah L. Barker is a data-driven people leader, DEI advocate and SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP) with years of experience helping fast-growing organizations scale through the power of their people.
She is currently the Head of People at Untapped. She sits on the executive leadership team and oversees the people operations and talent acquisition functions spanning the entire employee life cycle, including sourcing and recruitment, employee engagement, total compensation, learning and development, and Untapped’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
Untapped Diversity Data Report: https://www.untapped.io/diversity-data-report
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
This week on Untapped we are joined by Natalie Egan (She/Her), CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc. to discuss gender identity in the workplace and the impact of toxic masculinity. Listen to Natalie's personal story of identity crisis and becoming an overnight minority.
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About Natalie J. Egan (She/Her):
Natalie J. Egan (She/Her) is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc. Natalie Egan is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity & Inclusion. Natalie has over 20 years of experience driving digital change, developing high-performing teams, building complex products, and selling enterprise solutions. Today, she is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc., where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology. Prior to founding Translator in 2016––and prior to her transition––Natalie was CEO & Founder of PeopleLinx, a venture capital-backed sales technology solution that was acquired in 2015. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Natalie has also worked in sales leadership positions at large public companies like LinkedIn, Autonomy, and Ecolab. Outside of work, Natalie is a parent, a marathon runner, an artist, and a consummate activist for transgender rights and representation. Based in Philadelphia, PA -- Natalie received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, her MBA from The Villanova School of Business, and is currently writing her first book about her transition from a Male-to-Female CEO in corporate America and the business lessons learned along the way.
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
In our conversation with Jen Casimiro, IDEO's Global Talent Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we talked about what it means to truly center marginalized communities at work, how to design for the margins, and how to manage expectations while doing this important work.
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About Jen Casimiro:
Jen Casimiro (she/her) serves as IDEO's Global Talent Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IDEO. In her role, Jen designs equitable and inclusive systems, processes, programs, and spaces that support IDEO's community of creative, lifelong learners in becoming more equitable designers and people. Drawing on her experience in equity-focused leadership and people development, Jen supports individuals and organizations in learning about systems of power, recognizing their impact, and making equitable decisions. Each of us has the capacity to be a leader, but we're rarely given the space, resources, or validation to realize that leadership. What inspires Jen every day is the opportunity to support others in recognizing this leadership potential through one-on-one coaching, examining interpersonal and team dynamics, and formal programmatic training. Jen's own leadership style is empathetic, collaborative, open, and direct, and is informed by her passion for social justice and her work in the social sector and the world of design.
Build diverse teams with an all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting.
Untapped is on a mission to make the world more equitable by broadening access to transformative careers. Our all-in-one platform optimized for early talent recruiting, helps companies build diverse teams with confidence and reduce time to hire. Unlock the power of Untapped’s highly diverse and fast-growing talent pool of nearly one million searchable profiles complete with self-reported information. Startups to Fortune 500 companies are using Untapped to source and connect with Gen Z talent, identify biases in the hiring process, enhance employer branding, and measure the ROI of recruiting initiatives.
https://www.untapped.io/recruiters
The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.