Visibility Ultd.: Recent Episodes
Leslie Short
Nance L. Schick, Esq. is an employment lawyer and mediator. She shares her insights on the legal changes regarding NDAs and non-compete clauses. She also breaks down recording your exit interview and the consequences pending on State laws. She also shares how mediation can help if you have an employer dispute and when you should go to the EEOC and/or hire an employee attorney.
Reggie's story could have gone in many directions. Reggie's choice is one of power, strength, and service.
Reggie shares how he became a World champion -2 time motorcycle drag racing star, pilot, mentor, advisor, and advocate for prosthetic designs.
He helps children at risk and spends his time traveling the world doing his best to help those who don't have access to prosthetics.
This is a story Beyond Disability, Amputation, Prosthesis, and Business.
Samuel is the creator of Walls for Justice, a not-for-profit organization created to highlight racial justice through art. Samuel himself is an artist and believes art can reshape perspective and moods by restoring damaged and forgotten spaces. Through art, change can happen. "You can't hold a paintbrush and a gun at the same time"
No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc., a comprehensive sexuality awareness organizationfounded and run by a dynamic mother-daughter duo officially opened the nation’s first and onlyMenstrual Hub and Uterine Wellness Center in the nation, “The SPOT Period”, on February20th, 2021, during a national pandemic through a crowdfunding campaign.No More Secrets MBS Inc.'s mission is to eradicate period poverty and period stigma nationallythrough a menstrual and social justice framework. In 2021 alone NMS independently distributedover 6 million Menstrual products throughout the nation to end period poverty and educate over250,000 individuals to decrease period stigma in vulnerable populations.
MJ discusses what Social Impact means to him. Profit vs Purpose. How you can Live and Love Sober and how sobriety affects business. The bigger discussion is where is the equity in treatment and a request for all special event people to remember to offer other beverages beyond alcohol and having only non-alcoholic drinks that are similar to whisky and beer may be a trigger for some.
Grammy-nominated guest Queen Sheba shares the difference between Poetry and Spoken word. She shares how her journey to the Grammy's began and having a hand in pushing for Spoken Word to be its own category. Social Impact is where Spoken Word lives as people share their stories about places, people, and things.
Devin is a bestselling author and new-media journalist who calls himself a champion of social good. His show is called Superpowers for Good; his nearly 1500 guests include Bill Gates, Barry Rassin, and other luminary changemakers. As a Forbes contributor with over 500 bylines and over two million unique readers, Devin wrote about impact investing and social entrepreneurship, often featuring leaders in the nascent crowdfunding industry.
He is also the founder and CEO of The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation that organizes events to help community builders, social entrepreneurs, and diverse founders. The events focus on helping ordinary people learn how to invest via crowdfunding in their local communities, entrepreneurs creating change, and those who are too often overlooked or underserved.
Arti Finn is the co-founder of APDS, a tech and public-benefit corporation on a mission to break the cycle of incarceration through pathways to living wage employment. The organization's proprietary Whole Learner Framework™ curriculum, focused on the lived experiences of incarcerated individuals, is designed for renewed career readiness, reskilled education, and training on a customized pathway at no cost to the justice-impacted and their families. APDS’ curriculum addresses the shortcomings of the Second Chance Pell - the issues of limited access, and limited eligibility while providing comprehensive support.
Fawn Sanchez is Shoshone Bannock from Fort Hall, Idaho. With Amazon for nearly 10 years, Fawn is currently a Senior HR Leader in Amazon Web Services. Fawn's experience spans the Human Resource space, Learning & Development, Technical training space, and program management. Fawn is a diversity thought leader as well as an Army Veteran. She shares what's missing when working with Indigenous communities and the lack of representation in the workplace and tech/force. Her insights into Indigenous communities are one I'm sure you haven't heard.
Sherman better known as Dilla has a passion for Chicago like no other. He has turned his passion into a learning tour for those living in Chicago and those visiting. He shares unknown facts about Chicago from the land for which one lives to the person who owned it and sold it. He has facts about people, places, and things. If you are heading to Chicago, this is a true deep dive into the History of Chicago, unlike any tour you've experienced before.
Matthew E. Berger: Executive Director, of the Foundation to Combat antisemitism breaks down why we need to care about antisemitism. He shares his thoughts about building community bridges and how it is beneficial for all communities to build them together. He feels the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conversations aren't complete unless antisemitism is part of those conversations. He shares the idea and execution of the campaign and how we can all be part of standing up to hate.
Laura Mignott an accomplished Executive speaks on having Dyslexia as an entrepreneur and executive and the additional challenges of being a Black Woman in Corporate America with Dyslexia. Laura also shares how she has been able to work with and through her Dyslexia and how she helps others.
Sheldon Epps- Acclaimed Artistic Director, Director of TV & Theatre, and Author of My Own Directions- A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre. Sheldon gives a look behind the curtain and shares his experiences and responsibilities being a Black Man running a prominent theater. Things make look pretty on stage but do you know what it takes to have a career in theater, let alone being a Black Man? Funding, Casting, Staffing, and a respected voice. Sheldon has done it and doing it and wants to make sure he is not one of a few handfuls of African-Americans Artistic Directors but the next conversation will be about the number of African-American theater owners.
Pamela Shainhouse President of The Shainhouse Group an advocate for DEI focusing on Disability, Accessibility, and Size Inclusivity. Pamela joins me in
conversation applauding the advancement of size inclusivity but has a few thoughts for retailers missing the mark.
Ronnie Zeidel former scout, agent, Basketball executive, and former owner of Slam magazine gives equity and access to coaches, players, and parents. Get the inside scoop on building a career and learn how to live your best life in Basketball. Ronnie gives us an inside glimpse into the draft, NIL, NBA, Overseas opportunities, and the G-League. There's more to college ball than what you think!
Author, Speaker, and Communications Strategist Susan Sloan share what she learned from interviewing Global women in power for her book, A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World.
When I received a message asking if would I be interested in having Aweke Kobi Zena coordinator of the National Anti-Racism unit at the Justice Ministry of Israel as a guest on my podcast while he was visiting in the US, I immediately said yes! Then my next question was, wait why does Israel need an anti-racism czar? I am not new to following Israel, being an advocate for the US-Israel relationship, and working with various Jewish organizations, and in all of this time, I did not know this department existed. I was two weeks out from my second trip to Israel as part of a Social Impact Delegation and would at that time have the opportunity to meet Aweke Kobi Zena and his staff in person. This is my interview in advance of the trip.
Inspired by Adweek's In and Out List for 2023 for Marketers. I gathered a few friends and past guests of Visibility Ultd. My guest Barbara Matos a DEI Strategist, Tiffany Ellzy an Executive Brand Marketer, and Emi Kirschner owner of Empress Enterprises Inc. and Podcast. Each of my guests has a vast experience in corporate business, entrepreneurship, leadership, branding, and building strategic programs.
Leslie Short is joined by L. Michelle Smith, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker and a Best Selling Author with a vast experience in corporate America. Connect with L.Michelle via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmichellesmith/
- Why we need to examine the "Why" women are leaving corporate America.
- Taking a chance on yourself.
- Knowing when it's time to leave.
- Michelle also shares how she works with Black Women & Women of color to be successful during the journey of reaching the C-Suite.
- The differences of being Black Woman & Woman of Color sitting in the C-suite
- Reaching and meeting the expectations of the C-suite culture.
Thank you for watching, listening and for sharing the information as the Video and Podcast Visibility Ultd. continues to grow.
Leslie Short is joined by Kwasi Platt, of the Plattinum Agency, as they discuss the exceptional talent at HBCUs and what companies are missing.
Leslie Short is joined by LaToya Murray-Johnson, TBIDT, LCCE and Renee Pizzuto, CD(DONA), CBC to discuss their roles as doulas and explore how doulas can close the health equity gap.
Leslie Short's guest Charles Chen @CharlesChenTV has created a name for himself in culinary and wellness space working with some of the largest CPG & Fortune 500 brands. He is also the creator of 888 Process, wellness monthly subscription box. He conducts Masterclasses and has digital content readily available to guide you and companies through their wellness journey.
In a new Training Unleashed Podcast, Evan Hackel and Leslie Short explored a very practical way to assure that your company will become dramatically more successful. When you focus on Diversity and Inclusion, you will become better attuned to the clients you serve, and as a result, far more successful.
Leslie joins Jaime Jay on his podcast "Live with Bottleneck" to share insights on how to build a business and culture that can shift when needed.
Leslie Short joined Emi Kirschner's podcast 'Tribe of Leaders' to discuss leadership and how to build leaders.
Listen in as Leslie Short has a candid and engaging conversation with Psychotherapist Elliott Connie. Elliott breaks down the difference between Mental Health issues and wellness in the workplace.
My guest Dr. Saralyn Mark: Listen as Leslie talks with Dr. Saralyn Mark. Dr. Mark has created women focused design ideas and programs for NASA as well as be the owner of iGiant which accelerates the translation of research into gender/sex-specific design elements such as products, policies, protocols, and programs for health, IT, transportation and retail sectors.
Darryl Coulon joins Leslie Short in a candid conversation to close our Black History Month.
Leslie Short, Founder and CEO of The Cavu Group is joined by her two colleagues, Barbara Matos and Lynne Filderman, who wrap up 2021 and discuss 'what's the why' in 2022.
Hear from a Black man that wore the Blue. Retired officer Joe Pryor shares his thoughts on policing. My guest Joe Pryor and I discuss:
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Why he joined the force and retired.
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What type of training officers receive and should receive.
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Should officers live where they work?
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Is it "equal" among officers?
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What's next with policing?
What's the responsibility, if any, of brands? Do companies, organizations and brands have a responsibility to social and racial justice and if so what?
Listen in to my interview with my guests Tiffany Ellzy & Elena Romero.
What's the future of DEI? Leslie Short and Barbara Matos discuss moving beyond the checkboxes.
Learn about some of the misconceptions of hiring within the Latino market along with some of the do's and don'ts.
Your people are your biggest asset. Have you spoken to them about going back to the office?
Who is in charge of the Black Card?
What determines your black card being revoked?
Are there rules?
Where do you pick up the Black card or is it a given?
What makes you Black enough for a Black card?
Nothing about us without us!
Listen in on our conversation.
What does accessibility mean from those that will tell you what they want and need.
In this episode, we discuss the health inequities faced today by people throughout the U.S.
When you hear the word privilege what comes to mind?
Is Privilege a Color a Gender? Is Privilege part of your Identity? What are the levels to your privilege? What's your responsibility if you hold privilege?
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2021 has come in HOT! What has the first four weeks meant to you? Covid-Vaccinces
Capitol Insurgence
Social Media Blocks
Firing due to social media post
Black Men are still getting fingers pointed at them
Women lost more jobs and sadly Black women lead the list.
New president, 144 women in Congress and a Woman and Woman of Color is VP of The USA
Companies are more confused than ever on their DEI efforts
What is your list?
Three questions:
What's on your list?
What has the first four weeks meant to you?
How do you plan on moving forward?
#thecavugroup #thevillagecollective #
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We made it through 2020 (almost)
What has shaped 2020? Pandemic Black Lives Matter Movement Women in Power & The Power Shift of Women Politics Remote Working Healthcare Social Justice Racial Justice White Washing Ally Fatigue Social Media Challenges Blackish & Mixish Cultural appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation Black is the New Green How does the above finish out 2020 and move into 2021? What changes are you expecting? What changes do you want? What changes will you make?
thecavugroup #thevillagecollective
music by: Acid Trumpet - Kevin Macleod
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Mental Health & Wellness Check-In
Join us as we discuss the below: What do you expect from your job in regards to mental health?
Do you feel obligated to tell your work about your mental illness now that you are working from home?
Is there a racial divide with the care of mental illness and work?
Is there a stigma regarding mental illness in Black and Brown communities?
Is Mental Health & Wellness the same thing?
Do you use your mental health days? Are you offered mental health days?
thecavugroup #thevillagecollective #mentalhealth #wellness #mentalillness #mentalhealthday
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What does it mean to be a Woman Leader?
Join us as we discuss the below: How do we fight for women's rights and support laws against them?
Are we prepared for women in power?
If you had to select a boss that's a woman does her color matter?
Does a woman's age matter in leadership?
thecavugroup #thevillagecollective #womenleaders #leadership #womensrights #equality
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The election has happened, we are still in a pandemic, virtual learning, remote working is not going away. How will you close out 2020?
Where do we go from here? 2020 has been the year of change. The election has happened, we are still in a pandemic, virtual learning, working and connecting is not going away. Your job may have, so how will you close out 2020?
Join us as we discuss the below: 1. The election is over, what would you like to see happen?
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What have you learned in 2020?
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How has your job changed?
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What have you learned about yourself?
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Have your views changed on racial and social justice?
thecavugroup #thevillagecollective #election2020 #diversityandinclusion #politics #pandemic #virtuallearning #remotework
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It's not about Politics!
- Health Care
- Office Policy & Procedures
- Diversity & Inclusion training Does your company share their political thoughts and can you share yours? What new company policies have been put in place due to the election, Black Lives Matter and social justice marches?
TheCavuGroup #TheVillageCollective #healthcare #diversity&inclusion #blacklivesmatter #socialjustice
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Gas Lighting, Woke-Washing & Racial- Washing
Who can you trust? Is it all your head? What if your work is not up to par? What if the comment wasn't about race? What if your company has good Intentions? If only I....... Is it me or is it them?
TheCavuGroup #TheVillageCollective #gaslighting #wokewashing #racialwashing #socialissues #societalissues
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When is the line crossed from CULTURE APPRECIATION TO APPROPRIATION?
What is it about a culture that makes you want to change your identity?
Is it okay to live the identity YOU decide that works for you?
Fake it till you make it or until you get caught?
Brands using culture to sell products. Is it appropriation or appreciation?
What is Blackfishing? Why is it different from culture appropriation or is it?
visibilityultd #thevillagecollective #culturalappropriation #culturalappreciation #blackfishing
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This week we discuss this topic with a global audience in hopes that it leads to a better tomorrow. Social Media #Challenge _________________ Do you understand the context of the challenge? Which challenges have you taken and why? You've taken the challenge, now what? _________________ Listen in for a lively conversation on the above topic and subtopics.
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Who are the "We"? _________________ What do "we" want? Who is the "we"? Moving from movement to marching to policy. _________________
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Ally fatigue...Rumor has it people are getting tired! This is a conversation on allyship and what it means to be an ally. _________________ Champion, Advocate, Ally what's the difference? _________________ Do you have: Diversity Fatigue? Inclusion Fatigue? Race Fatigue?
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What are your trigger words?
Words Matter… Where are you from? Where is your accent? Do you really need your chair? Wow, you’re exotic! Are you a boy or girl? What words do we throw around? Black African-American Gay Handicapped Hispanic
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Black-ish/Mix-ish, do we care in 2020? A conversation on racial identity and interracial dating. Here are a few questions/thoughts to mull over in preparation for this week's conversation. How do you identify and why? How do you want others to identify you? Your thoughts on interracial dating?
What boxes do you check: * Census? * Job Applications? * College Application * Grants/Scholarships?
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How to use your voice during this unprecedented time? Here are a few questions/thoughts to mull over in preparation for this week's conversation.
- How are you using your voice?
- What's the power of your voice?
- How do you find a valid voice?
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WIPA NYC- Diversity in the Wedding Industry
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Evolving Leadership & Culture Summit
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Pivot Virtual Event Summit
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Join us as we discuss this topic with a global audience in hopes that it leads to a better tomorrow. Visibility vs. Accountability Here are a few questions/thoughts to mull over in preparation for this week's conversation. Have you asked Black people what they need? Now what? What actions will you be taking to make a change? What are your thoughts on the removal of Confederate Statues, Monuments, and the renaming of streets, military bases, and schools?
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Join us as we discuss this topic with a global audience in hopes that it leads to a better tomorrow.
Part 2: Kneeling, Walking and Breathing the Bias within... Here are a few questions/thoughts to mull over in preparation for this conversation and we continue last week's discussion.
Do you see and hear us now? Are you still asking how you can help? Tell us how you are going to help?
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A conversation with Leslie Short
The Startup Station Presents: Diversity & Inclusion: the often overlooked secret to success post Pandemic.
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Zioness Presents: Understanding Implicit Bias
Leslie Short, the CEO of The Cavu Group a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Firm discusses the differences between Race, Racism, and Racist.
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Evolving Leadership and Workplace Culture Summit
How does diversity and inclusion fit into your virtual company culture?
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Listen in as we discuss this topic within a global audience in hopes that it leads to a better tomorrow. Kneeling, Walking and Breathing the Bias within... Working while Bias Walking while Bias Kneeling while Bias Race, Racism & Racist What's the price you pay? Do you pay a price?
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*Acid Trumpet Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Does Belonging = Inclusion?
belonging /bəˈlôNGiNG/
noun an affinity for a place or situation.
"we feel a real sense of belonging"
in·clu·sion /inˈklo͞oZHən/
noun the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
Is Belonging the new buzzword? Do you want to belong or be included or is it the same? Listen in for a lively discussion and feel free to share your thoughts on does belonging equal inclusion and other topics on our LinkedIn Page:
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Join us each week as we discuss societal matters that are important to us all.
Leadership - Power, Pause & Privilege
Questions: Does Leadership give you the license to say what you feel?
Is power - privilege or privilege -power?
Do we expect more from leadership then they can give?
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Are you ok with just being represented or are you looking for an investment into your community, culture, self? Are we still checking the boxes when it comes to Women? Are White Women the new face of diversity? What do women want when it comes to Diversity & Inclusion? How do you define a woman? How can men best be an ally? Men do you want to want to be advocates? Are you being made to feel like you have to be an advocate?
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Listen in on this conversation regarding women and where it fits within diversity and inclusion. Food for thought, while listening in on the discussion.
Are we still checking the boxes when it comes to Women?
Are White Women the new face of diversity?
What do women want when it comes to Diversity & Inclusion?
How do you define a woman?
How can men best be an ally?
Men do you want to want to be advocates? Are you being made to feel like you have to be an advocate?
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We started with blame, then moved on to attacking.
The "New Normal" seems like the same old bias and racism to me. What are your thoughts?
Join us for an honest conversation about Bias & Race during the pandemic.
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Why is race always the fallback?
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Have you experienced bias or racism since the pandemic began?
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If you are a black man do you feel safe wearing a mask?
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In NY it's now mandated to wear a face mask, as a person of color will you comply?
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Is Race being used as an excuse not to conduct testing in certain areas?
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Are you blaming the illness or people for the state we are in today?
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How do we take advantage of the light shining on the disparities of blacks and POC to our advantage?
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Join The Village Collective and Leslie Short as we embark on our next topic of discussion: Where will you spend your money when we come out on the other side of the pandemic? Will it matter how the companies treated their employees? Here are a few questions to digest: 1.Does it matter that the company's values don't add up to their actions? 2.Do you separate leadership from company or brand name? 3.Is there a leader or company you felt rose up and demonstrated what leadership should look like? 4. How will you go back to work if your company didn't rise to the pandemic the way you hoped?
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