Leading With Empathy & Allyship
Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all be more inclusive leaders in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conversations with advocates, activists, and allies, TED speaker and author Melinda Briana Epler provides a safe space to learn, build empathy for each other, and understand tangible actions we can all take. You can join us live too! Details at https://ally.cc
Episodes
132 episodes
How AI Impacts Biases & Inequities In The Workplace With Kieran Snyder
How does generative AI impact teams? And what can we do to mitigate the impact of biased AI?In Episode 132, Kieran Snyder, Co-Founder and CEO at Textio, joins Melinda in an insightful discussion about the impact of AI on workplace biases...
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Season 10
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Episode 132
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47:31
The Power Of Touch & The Black Brute Narrative In The Workplace With Aaron Johnson
What is holistic resistance? How can we practice it to break historical narratives and challenge oppression in the workplace?In Episode 131, Aaron Johnson, Professional Speaker at The CUT, joins Melinda in an honest conversation on the ...
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Season 10
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Episode 131
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45:50
Navigating Politics In The Workplace With Cari Guittard
What exactly is political intelligence? And why is it important to have in the workplace?In Episode 130, Cari Guittard, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at ChangeX & purposewerx and Leadership Professor at Hult International Bus...
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Season 10
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Episode 130
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56:03
Designing Anti-Oppressive Products & Services With Sandra Camacho
What are the key principles of inclusive design? How can we use those principles to create equitable and anti-oppressive products and services?In Episode 129, Sandra Camacho, Inclusive Design Consultant, Educator & Strategist at San...
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Season 10
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Episode 129
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46:34
Using Humor & Empowerment To Improve Inclusion With Karith Foster
What is conscious empathy? How can humor help engage people in DEI efforts?In Episode 128, Karith Foster, CEO, Co-Founder, Author, Humorist & DEI Consultant at Inversity Solutions, joins Melinda in a conversation about using humor a...
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Season 10
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Episode 128
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38:42
Unlocking The Beauty Of Belonging With Ritu Bhasin
What’s the difference between social power and personal power? And how is our personal power tied to our sense of belonging?In Episode 127, Ritu Bhasin, Belonging and Leadership Speaker, Consultant, Author, and Expert at bhasin consulti...
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Season 10
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Episode 127
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49:53
How To Encourage Men To Be Better Allies With Brian Boche
How can male allies help cultivate a supportive workplace environment? And what does it look like to build a male allyship program?In Episode 126, Brian Boche, Solution Architect at Boche Networks, joins Melinda in an empowering conversa...
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Season 10
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Episode 126
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44:17
How To Address Workplace Bullying With Megan Carle
In Episode 125, Megan Carle, Author and Consultant at Carle Consulting, joins Melinda in an insightful conversation on ways to address workplace bullying. They draw from Megan’s book, WALK AWAY TO WIN: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullyin...
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Season 10
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Episode 125
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49:35
Changing Workplace Cultures: From Planning To Execution With Marissa Andrada
When is cultural transformation crucial for teams and organizations? What can leaders do to empower people in times of change? In Episode 124, Marissa Andrada, Culture Master & Kindness Catalyst, joins Melinda in a solution-focused ...
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Season 10
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Episode 124
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52:55
Exploring The Neuroscience Of Ethical Leadership With Ellen Petry Leanse
How does a lack of diversity limit one's cognitive potential? What steps can leaders take to cultivate radical equality and belonging?In Episode 123, Ellen Petry Leanse, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host of The Brain and Beyond, joins M...
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Season 10
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Episode 123
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49:48
Doing Equity Work As A Marginalized Changemaker With Cory Ervin-Stewart
What does it take to maintain confidence and resilience while engaging in equity work? How can self-grace and allyship help underrepresented changemakers?In Episode 122, Cory Ervin-Stewart, Founder and CEO of Stewart Consulting and Mana...
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Season 10
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Episode 122
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44:29
Managing Cultural Change In The Workplace With Toby Mildon
What are the strategies for managing cultural change? How can we measure the impact? And what are the emerging trends that may have an influence? In EP121, Toby Mildon, Founder & Director of Mildon, joins Melinda in an action-oriented discu...
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Season 10
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Episode 121
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42:15
How Change Catalyst Became Empovia
What does 10 years of work in DEI look like? How do you transform an industry? And why is Change Catalyst changing to Empovia? In episode 120, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) and Wayne Sutton, Co-Fo...
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Season 10
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Episode 120
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46:11
How To Empower Agents Of Change With Natalia Villalobos
In Episode 119, Natalia Villalobos, VP of Inclusion at The New York Times, joins Melinda in a transformative discussion on ways to empower individuals to be agents of change within organizations. They delve into the importance of active listeni...
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Season 9
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Episode 119
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46:45
Reinventing Leadership As An Intersectional Ally With Nina Simons
In Episode 118, Nina Simons, Co-Founder & Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, joins Melinda in an honest conversation about ways to reinvent leadership by embracing intersectional allyship. They draw from Nina’s book, Nature, Cul...
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Season 9
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Episode 118
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46:29
Bridging The Generational Divide With Dima Ghawi
In Episode 117, Dima Ghawi, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer at Dima Ghawi, LLC, joins Melinda in an informative discussion on how to bridge the generational divide in the workplace. They explore the four main generations in the Amer...
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Season 9
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Episode 117
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44:28
Fostering Inclusive Conversations At Work With David Glasgow
In Episode 116, David Glasgow, Executive Director of the New York University Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, joins Melinda in an enlightening discussion on how to have inclusive conversations about identity in the workpl...
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Season 9
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Episode 116
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36:03
Black History: Past, Present, & Future
In Episode 115, Melinda shares talks from previous Empovia events made by Black leaders Daisy Ozim, Angel Acosta, and Ashantè Fray that tackle the impact of Black history on our present and future. At Tech Inclusion 2019, Daisy discusses the lo...
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Season 9
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Episode 115
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38:53
Closing The Gender Wage Gap With Claudia Miller
In Episode 114, Claudia Miller, Career Coach at Claudia T. Miller, LLC, joins Melinda in an empowering conversation about strategies and guidelines we can all implement to help close the gender wage gap. They explore mindset shifts and techniqu...
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Season 9
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Episode 114
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39:15
Building Global Inclusion Through Community With Gabriela de Queiroz
In Episode 113, Gabriela de Queiroz, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in an impactful discussion on building global inclusion through community. They dive into the importance of building inclusive communities to addr...
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Season 9
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Episode 113
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43:08
Driving LGBTQIA+ Workplace Equity & Inclusion With Nick Alm
In Episode 112, Nick Alm, Founder and Godx of Mossier, joins Melinda in an informative discussion about the key trends that drive LGBTQIA+ workplace equity and inclusion. They look into challenges around policies and procedures for transgender ...
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Season 9
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Episode 112
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46:48
Redefining Professionalism With Pabel Martinez
In Episode 111, Pabel Martinez, Founder and CEO of Plurawl, joins Melinda in a discussion on redefining professionalism so people can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. They explore how biases around professionalism move individuals...
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Season 9
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Episode 111
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37:34
Paving A Pathway To Success For Underestimated Leaders With Donald Thompson
In Episode 110, Donald Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Diversity Movement, joins Melinda in an enriching conversation about how underestimated leaders can pave a pathway to success. Donald shares his successful journey overcoming adversitie...
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Season 9
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Episode 110
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39:37
Everyone's Role In Creating Accessible Communities With Sunday Parker
In Episode 109, Sunday Parker, Access Technology Program Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in a conversation about everyone’s role in creating accessible and inclusive communities for people with disabilities. Sunday describes what physical a...
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Season 9
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Episode 109
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39:00
Understanding The Changing Landscape Of DEI Work With Dax-Devlon Ross
In Episode 108, our final episode of Season 8, Dax-Devlon Ross, Founder / Principal of Dax-Dev and Third Settlements, joins Melinda in a reflective conversation about the changing landscape of DEI work over the years. They look into systemic sh...
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Season 8
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Episode 108
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49:41