Unstoppable Together: Recent Episodes
Booz Allen Hamilton
Join host and Booz Allen Hamilton Senior Vice President, Jennie Brooks, as she explores the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges facing today's workforce. Each special guest shares personal stories that help you understand what makes them and each of us—unstoppable.
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BRGs = Business Resource Groups and ECs = Employee Communities, which Jennie mentions that Booz Allen has transitioned into. Read about that change in the final issue of Unstoppable Together Magazine, here.
SAs = Senior Associates
Podcast Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production: Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling: Bridget Bunning, Executive Assistant
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Who do you turn to when you need to have a difficult conversation in your workplace? At Booz Allen, our go-to is the Employee Relations Investigations team, but where you work that group or person might be referred to by another name. Whatever the case may be, you don't have to navigate a difficult conversation alone.
A trusted peer, manager, or other colleague might be your best best in thinking through how you want to hold space for a difficult conversation, or how to better understand how you can participate in one. If you use Mario's tips in this episode in your own difficult conversation, let us know how it goes!
Podcast Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production: Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling: Bridget Bunning, Executive Assistant
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://unstoppabletogethermovement.com/post-resources#magazine
In this episode, you might hear some terms you're unfamiliar with:
- Coffee Mess - any room, area, or even facility that has been authorized for the purpose of preparing or dispensing coffee, tea, or other hot beverages
- "Comeback kid" - at Booz Allen, this means a person who has left the company's employ and who has since returned to the company's employ
Podcast Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production: Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling: Bridget Bunning, Executive Assistant
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://unstoppabletogethermovement.com/post-resources#magazine
When it comes to DEI you might be wondering, “what’s in it for me?”, “how do I personally benefit?” and “how can I directly contribute?” To find out, we’re turning to what Booz Allen refers to as our DEI Sector Leads—starting with our own host, Jennie Brooks, who sits down with our new Director of DEI Strategy and Programs, Stacey Mahoney. Stay tuned to find out why at Booz Allen, we think the ultimate goal of DEI is to create a sense of belonging—a richer, more dynamic experience—for YOU to do your absolute best work as the person you are. Podcast Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine CorpsTeamWriting, Editing, & Production: Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content StrategistGuest Scheduling: Bridget Bunning, Executive Assistant For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine: https://unstoppabletogethermovement.com/post-resources#magazine
Interested in learning more about different cultures?
Don't miss our episode on Passover!
- Cultural Humility: Learning about Passover
Podcast Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production: Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling: Bridget Bunning, Executive Assistant
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience and allyship at Booz Allen? Check out A Discussion on Intersectionality and Allyshipbetween host Jennie Brooks and Natasha Christensen, Lianna Newman, and Craig Wainner.
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
You’ve seen the movie montages; civilians join up, go through bootcamp, and by the end of the movie they’re entirely different people. But did you know that leaving the military is also a transition? And, as Dr. Iesiah Harris discovered, it’s not easy. In fact, 50% of military veterans leave their civilian jobs within one year of transitioning. How then, does Booz Allen have a 95% retention rate for military veterans in that first year of transition? Listen in to Jennie Brooks’ conversation with Dr. Iesiah Harris to find out!
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
You’ve made your elections, maximized your 401k contributions, and even named a beneficiary or two. But how much do you really know about your total wellness benefits? Join host Jennie Brooks as she sits down with Booz Allen senior lead engineer, Joe Racine, to learn more about his journey as a Wellness Champion. Joe shares why he thinks it’s so important for people to learn more about the oft-overlooked aspects of our compensation packages, and how doing so can help us to have a greater impact in our own communities. Stay tuned to learn how taking an extra step or two could reframe your relationship with your company from transactional to transformational.
Episode 1 of our 2024 Wellness Series: https://unstoppabletogether.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-wellness-what-is-it-and-who-is-it-for
Episode 2 of our 2024 Wellness Series: https://unstoppabletogether.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-wellness-caregiving-its-impacts
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Caregiving is often the cornerstone of family; for many of us, our parents are our first caregivers. If we’re lucky enough to make it to an advanced age, our children might one day return that care toward the end of our lives. But what happens when a child needs care beyond the expected range? How does that impact our caregivers? Join host Jennie Brooks and Nora Huggins, a project coordinator in Booz Allen’s Civil Sector, as we explore those very questions. Stay tuned to find out how Nora tends to her own wellness, and why it’s so important for caregivers everywhere to understand that they are not alone.
Episode 1 of our 2024 Wellness Series: https://unstoppabletogether.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-wellness-what-is-it-and-who-is-it-for
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Jewish people are part of the rich tapestry of ethnicities and cultures that make up the United States, and while many may be familiar with aspects of Jewish culture, many may not be as aware of Jewish holidays, or why observing, celebrating, and participating in them is so important. Host Jennie Brooks sits down with Jill Mizrachy, Director of Career & Leadership Development at Booz Allen, to learn more about Pesach (which non-Jewish people may know as “Passover”), the concept of tikkun olam (the idea of leaving the world better than we found it), and how becoming more familiar with Jewish cultures can help us to challenge our own assumptions to foster greater inclusion and belonging in our workplaces.
Jewish Holiday Salutations (source: Wikipedia):
Chag sameach - "happy holiday"
Gut yontiv - Good Yom Tov (Jewish holidays)
Shana tova/L'shanah tovah - [To a] good year
Tzom kal - Easy fast (during Yom Kippur)
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Wellness means something different to everyone, but one thing many agree on is that it’s more than the physical; it’s being in good shape emotionally, financially, professionally, spiritually, or any of the other dimensions that make up the human condition. Host Jennie Brooks sits down with Will Healy, a senior VP in Booz Allen’s Chief Technology Office and executive sponsor of the Firm’s Disabilities & Neurodiversity Employee Community to talk about how we can find models of wellness that work, but don’t feel like a second job. Tune in to find out how you can approach wellness in ways that work for you.
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
“Go to school, get a degree, get a good job,” is the path that so many of us were placed on and yet, in 2024, 50% of the workforce face barriers to those jobs because they don’t have a degree. That’s not to say that these are “unskilled” workers, in fact, most often this population are skilled through alternative routes, which is why TearThePaperCeiling.org refers to them as “STARs”. Join host Jennie Brooks in conversation with Katie Hermosilla, a Senior Vice President in Booz Allen’s Civil Sector as they shine a light on how apprenticeships have helped Booz Allen to tap into the diversity of educational backgrounds to meet our collective need for a skilled workforce that includes everyone.
Learn more about what Booz Allen is doing to develop talent in the 2023 ESG Report: https://esgreport.boozallen.com/
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
“Women in leadership,” “women in tech,” “Women’s History Month.” This framing positions women as outsiders, but the reality is that women have long been serving in tech and leadership, long before we had the words for it. Tune in with host Jennie Brooks as she sits down with mobility coach and Community Engagement Lead for Booz Allen’s Women’s Employee Community, Amie Price. Together, they explore what it’s been like for Amie to be an early adopter of remote work, the growth that is possible through affinity spaces, and how being “mobility curious” can be leveraged for greater flexibility, adaptability, and retention of talent, whoever they may be.
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Gen Z aren’t up and coming; they’re here. Now. What do they want? Join host Jennie Brooks to find out as she talks with two of LinkedIn’s “Top Voices”—Ang Richard, Assistant Director of Career Education at Boston University, as well as JAKE Small, a workplace equity consultant, the Director of Strategic Alliances at Leadership Brainery, and a Boston ChangeMaker at MultiplyingGood. Here’s a hint: Among other things, they want to be treated as our colleagues, in the fullest sense of the word. Tune in to learn what forces have shaped Gen Z’s aspirations, perspectives, behaviors, values, and what they’re looking for in a workplace.
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Black History is American History. What many forget is that history is happening every day—and we don’t have to wait to celebrate it. But what does that look like, exactly? Join host Jennie Brooks in conversation with senior consultant, Annabella Rossetti and lead associate, Damarius Coleman-Everett, who both sit on the Recruitment and Retention Committee of Booz Allen’s African American Network. Listen in as they talk about how to elevate Black excellence to new heights and what each of us can do every day, to make a real, tangible difference in our workplaces and beyond.
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Get to know Booz Allen's DEI Team. In this episode, we'll explore what the DEI Team is most proud of achieving in 2023, and what they think are the biggest DEI issues we'll be dealing with in 2024 and beyond. You'll be hearing from, Behavioral Science Lead, Baris Yakin; DEI Program Managers Kira Schifano & Erin Prah; DEI Content Strategist, Enrico E. Manalo; DEI Strategist, Anna Sebastian; DEI Project Managers Najiyah Khan & Julia S. Chen; DEI Strategic Communications Specialist, Kevin Craft; and DEI Director, Alexé J. Weymouth.
For more info on the individual members of Booz Allen's DEI Team, check out the Meet the DEI Team feature in Issue 10 of Unstoppable Together Magazine here: https://BAH.dcatalog.com/v/Issue-10-Unstoppable-Together-Magazine/
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Episode Guests (all Booz Allen employees):
Alison Bragaw-Butler is the Co-Chair of the African American Network (AAN) at Booz Allen, as well as a DEI Strategist
Jameel Hakeem is a Leader Scientist
Tiffany Worthington is the Special Events Chair for the AAN, and a Senior Consultant
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
In this episode of Unstoppable Together, host Jennie Brooks speaks to Rayna Lerner about the many facets of flexibility. Rayna is currently a member of Booz Allen’s People Services Talent Strategy & Integration team, but she’s held many diverse roles in people functions and client delivery over her 25-year career at the company. Tune in to discover how flexibility led to new career opportunities for Rayna, as well as new chapters in her life, including the chance to make the most out of a unique moment in time with her family. Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps TeamWriting, Editing, & Production:- Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager- Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content StrategistGuest Scheduling:Bridget BunningFor more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine: https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Unstoppable Together host, Jennie Brooks sits down with CJ Bey, a leader of Booz Allen’s Navy Marine Corps account to talk all things inclusion. CJ shares why the conversation around diversity has to involve inclusion, explains the benefit of positively reframing conflict as the gift of consensus building, and how leaning into discomfort can pay off. Tune in to learn more about the difference between calling people out and calling people in, how to fruitfully engage in conflict, and books CJ recommends! Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps TeamWriting, Editing, & Production:- Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager- Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content StrategistGuest Scheduling:Bridget BunningFor more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine: https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast sits down with Senior Manager of Compensation and Benefits at Booz Allen, Kim Chaplin. Kim explains the difference between pay transparency and pay equity, and how you can productively approach conversations about pay. Tune in to learn how pay equity contributes to greater diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how pay transparency can facilitate more positive and inclusive relationships between employers and employees. Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps TeamWriting, Editing, & Production:- Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager- Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content StrategistGuest Scheduling:Bridget BunningFor more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine: https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Host: Jennie Brooks, Executive Vice President, Navy Marine Corps Team
Writing, Editing, & Production:
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Erin Prah, DEI Program Manager
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Enrico E. Manalo, DEI Content Strategist
Guest Scheduling:
Bridget Bunning
For more Unstoppable Together, check out Unstoppable Together Magazine:
https://BAH.dcatalog.com/r/DEI-Quarterly
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Booz Allen executive advisor and AI engineer completing her PhD in generative artificial intelligence. Tune in as they discuss how to make access to the technology itself and education about AI more equitable, as well as how diversifying the generative AI workforce leads to more equitable outcomes.
For more information on the programs and resources Catherine mentions in the episode, use these links— The AI Education Project: https://www.aiedu.org/ Deeplearning.ai: https://www.deeplearning.ai/ Mark Cuban Foundation's AI bootcamp: markcubanai.org
In Part 2 of this continued conversation, Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Executive Vice President John Larson, who leads the strategy, business development, and delivery of Booz Allen's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Tune in as they discuss AI education and how John's experience with dyslexia led him to a career in STEM.
To learn more about the AI Education Project, visit: https://www.aiedu.org/
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Executive Vice President John Larson, who leads the strategy, business development, and delivery of Booz Allen's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Tune in as they discuss what AI is and is not, the imperative for a diverse AI workforce, and John's thoughts on bias mitigation techniques. Part 2 will explore AI education and how John's experience with dyslexia led him to a career in STEM.
In this episode of the Unstoppable Together Podcast, host Jennie Brooks talks to Booz Allen Chief People Officer Betty Thompson. Betty shares where Booz Allen stands 2 years after the launch of its DEI Strategy, and how the company has been able to sustain momentum for decades. She also discusses lessons learned, progress to date, and her philosophy on the role leaders play in this work.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Senior Vice President Stephanie Boone-Shaw. Stephanie leads the firm's efforts to advance warfighter solutions, which include the integration of robotics. In this episode, Stephanie shares how diversity, equity, and inclusion show up in the robotics field and why they're critical to the missions—and safety—of American soldiers.
The paper ceiling is a phrase used to describe the career limitations that bachelor’s degree requirements can have on U.S. workers. With more than 70 million people skilled through alternative routes—or STARs—there is a huge talent pool going untapped. In this episode of the Unstoppable Together Podcast, host Jennie Brooks talks to Bridgette Gray, the Chief Customer Officer at the nonprofit Opportunity@Work. Learn how we can all shift our mindset when considering candidates and specifically what Bridgette thinks government contractors can do now in light of the bachelor’s degree requirements stemming from the federal government. To learn more about Opportunity@Work, visit: https://opportunityatwork.org/
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Executive Vice President Aimee George Leary, Booz Allen's global talent strategy leader. Tune in as they discuss the importance of using inclusive language in the workplace. They share how the words we use can have a big impact on the relationships we have with our colleagues and provide some specific business jargon to be mindful of.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Elizabeth Wayt, Booz Allen’s director of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). In this episode, Elizabeth explains what ESG is and how it’s intertwined with DEI work, why she thinks the recent criticism of ESG is unfounded, and how she sees ESG shaping future business best practices.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast asked five members of Booz Allen's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Network to join us on the Unstoppable Together Podcast. We asked each of them why this tribute month is important to them and what they wish their colleagues new about their MENA heritage. Learn some fascinating facts about the MENA region, luminaries, and history as we celebrate this relatively new tribute month together.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Steven Levine, Co-Founder of Meteorite and director of the Civic Alliance. In this episode, they discuss what corporate civic engagement is and why it matters so much to employers and employees alike; what it has to do with diversity, equity, and inclusion; and new ways of thinking about how civics can show up in corporate America. To learn more about Meteorite or the Civic Alliance, you can visit: https://www.wearemeteorite.com/https://www.civicalliance.com/
In this episode of Unstoppable Together Podcast, Jennie Brooks talks to Vasanti Rosado, a lead associate in Booz Allen's legal department, an author, a mom, and a co-chair of the firm's Women's Business Resource Group. In honor of Women’s History Month, Vasanti shares how she’s seeing women shape a new model of leadership that acknowledges the multifaceted nature of the modern workforce. She also shares how she thinks male allies can ensure women's equality and equity continue to progress.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with director of diversity talent acquisition at Booz Allen, Tom Downs. Learn about the challenge of transitioning from the military to the corporate workforce, how Booz Allen considers the entire military family in our recruiting and support process, and what each of us can do to make the transition smoother for everyone. One of Booz Allen's long-standing partners in this journey is the Hiring Our Heroes organization. You can learn more about Hiring Our Heroes at hiringourheroes.org and Booz Allen's Military Talent community at careers.boozallen.com/talent/military.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Dr. Christina Leggett. Dr. Leggett is a Booz Allen associate and the lead engineer for the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Tune in as they discuss diverse representation in the nuclear industry, what Dr. Leggett is doing to advance that representation today, and why her 2022 Black Engineer of the Year award is so meaningful. You can learn more about the nuclear industry and a few of the organizations that Dr. Leggett mentions on the podcast by visiting: The American Nuclear Society: ans.orgThe World Nuclear Association: world-nuclear.orgThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: nrc.govThe Nuclear Energy Institute: nei.org
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together Podcast chats with Dr. Andrea Jones, an OBGYN, attorney, and advocate for women's health. Tune in as they discuss the experience of menopause in the workplace, what employers and colleagues can do to provide support, and more.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together Podcast chats with Dr. Andrea Jones, an OBGYN, attorney, and advocate for women's health. Tune in as they discuss the experience of menopause in the workplace, what employers and colleagues can do to provide support, and more. Part 2 to follow.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Senior Vice President Josh Petty of Booz Allen’s legal department about Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule and certification. Tune in as they discuss the diversity, equity and inclusion impacts on legal teams in the workplace, what the process entails, specific measures they adopted, and more.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Booz Allen staff technologist, Elizabeth Dowker, about her experience with a stutter. Tune in as they discuss this nonvisible disability, common mistakes people make when working with someone who has a stutter, and other ways we can create equity for any verbal diversity.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Booz Allen lead technologist, Pat Woodward, about managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at work. During this episode they discuss his experiences with ADHD through early childhood and school, what kind of methodologies he employs to manage it in the workplace, and tips for team members and career managers who work with ADHD professionals.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast chats with Booz Allen instructional designer, Chris Lewis, about his journey with narcolepsy. They discuss his struggle to get a proper diagnosis, how he navigates accommodations at work, and the importance of sharing his story and building community.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast discusses inequities in U.S. healthcare with Kristine Martin Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at Booz Allen. Listen to learn how data science and analytics can help solve health system challenges, including Black women’s maternal health and issues related to gender, ethnicity, geographical location, and socio-economic status.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Yanira Arias, a member of Booz Allen’s Latin American Network. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Yanira reflects on her immigration story and how her early career experiences have influenced how she strives to give back to her community and build equity.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks with Doctor of Education candidate and Booz Allen lead associate, Marquay Lee-Pearce, about why you should stop using terms such as imposter syndrome and phenomenon. Learn how almost everyone experiences imposterism in the workplace, tactics to overcome it individually, and the manager’s role in challenging systems in support of talent.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks to Marverly Nettles, a risk management specialist at Booz Allen. Tune in to hear Marverly discuss her journey on Black American hair and natural hair in corporate America. Marverly recalls times from throughout her career when she's felt pressure to wear her hair a particular way, and shares her hopes for creating a culture where one can truly bring their whole self to work.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks with Christopher Khanoyan, a member of Booz Allen’s Global Disabilities BRG. He just returned from competing in cycling at the Summer Deaflympics in Brazil. Learn about his experience seeking equity in competitive sports and how that translates to the workplace.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Hazel Izler, a member of the Booz Allen diversity, equity, and inclusion team leading the firm’s employee resource groups and associated networks. Tune in as they discuss the evolution of employee resource groups, how they create value for employees and the business, and operational best practices.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with members of the Booz Allen African American Network: Ebony Thomas, Howard Foard, and Taalib al'Salaam, for a conversation about Juneteenth. They discuss the meaning of the holiday, examine the distinction between celebrating it and observing it, and reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. *Since originally recording this episode in June 2021, the Booz Allen holiday schedule now includes Juneteenth. You can read more about these changes in the Unstoppable Together Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ns59w
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Melody Stachour, Director of Pride Programs of Booz Allen’s LGBTQIA+ business resource group, GLOBE+. This Pride month they discuss the proliferation of anti-LGBT legislation and policy sweeping the nation and the role of allies and corporations in continuing the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with Executive Director of Right To Be, Emily May. Addressing the alarming rise in harassment and violence directed at marginalized communities across the country, they discuss what you can do to help if you encounter harassment as a bystander. Emily shares some of Right To Be’s proven de-escalation tactics as well as its “5D model” for safely assessing a situation and effectively intervening.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks with Booz Allen Chief Legal Officer, Nancy Laben. In this episode they discuss the rising violence and xenophobia against the Jewish community, how she’s navigating, moments of joy, and ways for companies to further support their Jewish employees.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks with Dr. Jenny Wang, a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist, author, and national speaker on Asian American mental health. Tune in as they tackle stigmas to addressing mental health, creating more equitable access to support, and the rise of xenophobia in advance of her new book, Permission to Come Home, released on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks with Dr. Jenny Wang, a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist, author, and national speaker on Asian American mental health. Tune in as they tackle stigmas to addressing mental health, creating more equitable access to support, and the rise of xenophobia in advance of her new book, Permission to Come Home, released on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with DEI data subject matter expert Brittany Hart. Tune in as they discuss how DEI data is key to creating a more equitable workplace, tips on analyzing DEI data, and best practices to mature your DEI data program.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks to Baris Yakin, an organizational psychologist and a member of Booz Allen's DEI Team. Baris shares his personal story of growing up in an expat community in Turkey before coming back to the U.S. for college and a career. He discusses how the feeling of being in limbo between cultures shaped the way he understands belonging and shares what each of us might learn from his experiences.
The four "I"s of oppression: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/170LHE-9Ulwbgxh4oK3VhRHGB2kn_KmegCbdARF7zJ_8/edit#slide=id.gcde56bbba5_0_74
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks to Carolina Rivadeneyra-Enriquez, a senior consultant supporting Booz Allen's aerospace market in Hawaii. She shares stories of her immigration to the United States and serving in the U.S. Navy, and lessons learned from a recent women’s leadership program she completed just in time for Women’s History Month.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, talks to Jandria Alexander, a vice president in Booz Allen’s cyber business, about the immense value of representation in your chosen industry, whatever it happens to be. Jandria shares some of her experiences as a Black woman advancing in a STEM field, first as a student and now as a cybersecurity expert and leader. Topics include the importance of having role models from a young age, and the creative power of a different perspective.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together Podcast, sits down with Corey Porche. Corey shares stories about his life and family growing up in Southern Louisiana in celebration of Black History Month. They talk about American history, Zydeco dance, and Creole cooking as they explore the incredible living culture that is Creole.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with Booz Allen’s Unstoppable Together program lead Kira Schifano. They discuss the upcoming 2022 Unstoppable Together Summit, held Feb. 15-16. They discuss the evolution of the summit, which is now in its fourth year, what sessions she’s most excited about, and how you can register for this free all-virtual event focused on creating a more equitable future.
Register for the Unstoppable Together Summit here: https://unstoppabletogethermovement.com/register
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with CEO of Specialisterne North America, Alan Kriss. Listen as they discuss employment challenges for neurodivergent employees, simple steps all of us can take to create a more equitable workplace, and Specialisterne’s recent partnership with Booz Allen to tap into this amazing talent pool.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Dr. Malcolm Glover from Booz Allen’s diversity, equity, and inclusion team. Learn more about the power of listening, empathy, storytelling, and how you can bring these skills to your work life to increase retention and inspire belonging.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, sits down with Booz Allen’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), Jon G. Muñoz. Tune in as they chat about the evolution of diversity roles, key skills for leaders, actions we can all take to further DEI, and what his new year goal is.
For more information about the Booz Allen DEI strategy and action plan visit https://www.boozallen.com/about/social-impact/our-commitment-to-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion.html
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with three Booz Allen employees celebrating Passover, Eid al-Fitr, and Haitian New Year. Tune in to learn the part we all can play in getting to know our colleagues and their customs and how to build more equity for other holidays, traditions, and observances.
Jennie Brooks, host of the Unstoppable Together podcast, chats with Vanessa Benally from the Booz Allen Indigenous Network. In this episode she talks about their recent name change, areas of focus and goals for the employee network, and the significance of a recent visit to an area Tribal community.
We sat down with John Lavelle as he shared his path from laying fiberoptic cable in the U.S. Navy to become a software engineer at Booz Allen. Hear about what inspired him to go back to school and the mentors who have made it all possible.
Host Jennie Brooks talks with Tony Fantasia, Booz Allen lead scientist and former sergeant for the U.S. Army. Tony shares his experience with trauma, and discusses how most people have experienced PTSD in some form, strategies to acknowledge and support those around you, and the importance of developing healthy perspectives and coping mechanisms.
If you need immediate help, please call 911 or the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 and press 1. Additional information can be found at www.realwarriors.net/
Host Jennie Brooks joins three members of GLOBE+, the firm's LGBTQ+ business resource group: Natasha Christensen, Lianna Newman, and Craig Wainner. Together, they examine the difference between active and performative allyship, the importance of pronouns, and the idea of being an ally within your own community.
Host Jennie Brooks talks to Dominique Chamely, an organizational transformation consultant in Booz Allen's health account and co-chair of GLOBE+, the firm's LGBTQ+ business resource group. In this episode, Dominique discusses how to be an activist within the walls of a corporation. Tune in for stories about practical ways to take an activist lens to the work you do every day and how to identify your activist ethos.
Host Jennie Brooks welcomes Booz Allen President and CEO Horacio Rozanski. Horacio tells his story of immigrating to the United States, discusses his journey at Booz Allen, and talks about what equity means to him.
Meet host Jennie Brooks as she explains the kind of DEI stories you can expect to hear on this podcast. Hear a sneak peak from one of our first episodes with Booz Allen President & CEO, Horacio Rozanski, as he shares his story of immigrating to the United States, discusses his journey at Booz Allen, and talks about what equity means to him.