"Why is it so Hard? Shining through the Shadow of Resistance” with Dr. Tonya Breland and Erika Newman Leak

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” - Disney’s Encanto

In the latest episode of TESO Consulting Group’s DEI Podcast Series, “Why is it so Hard? Shining through the Shadow of Resistance,” Dr. Tonya Breland and Erika Newman Leak discuss DEI Deniers - people who deny the need to talk about race and even the existence of systemic issues with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Listeners will take away strategies to have difficult conversations with DEI Deniers. Though those interactions may be uncomfortable, they may still be a doorway to creating a safe space, building and strengthening relationships, and widening lenses. Even in disagreement, you can begin to work through our differences.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~ James Baldwin

In the first episode of TESO Consulting Group’s DEI Podcast Series, “Why is it so Hard? Shining through the Shadow of Resistance,” Dr. Tonya Breland and Erika Newman Leak discuss their early memories and experiences with marginalization. 

Listen as they answer questions: What did we notice about inequities growing up?; When did you know you were black?; Why do you care about this? And How did it change, impact or influence you?