The Diversity Intersection: Recent Episodes
The Diversity Advisors
The Diversity Intersection podcast focus is to look at diversity through the lens of multiple intersections that are impacting inclusion and diversity. Intersectionality is not just one thing or one group; it’s multi-dimensional issues about race, class, gender, gender identity, workforce diversity, and supplier diversity. We will explore all of these intersections and many other topics where systemic change can have an impact. We believe racial injustice is occurring in our world today and there’s nothing left to do but, take action through education, outreach, and awareness.
To take on these challenges means being a conduit for implementing systematic changes to address racial inequalities and injustices.
We sat down with Xavier Byers, Netflix’ Production Finance Executive. Xavier shares with us his journey in the entertainment industry from his summer internship at Turner Broadcasting to his work at Warner Bros. and now his role at Netflix. Xavier continues to have that lead executive in the entertainment industry in mind while helping people of color alongthe way via his diversity, equity and inclusion focus.
We sat down with Jo-Jo Jones (She/Her) to catch up on her efforts as the Ad Council’s New Director of DEI&B and founder/owner of BLAC which is a platform curating Black artists’ work, exploring intentional storytelling through multimedia, and inspiring self-empowerment. Join us for this great discussion as we learn more about Jo-Jo and BLAC.
The Diversity Intersection Podcast is back for a new season with Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, founder of 1st design focused HBCU, Pensole Lewis College of Business. The first African American designer for the Jordan Brand, he has over 50 design patents, and too many international awards to list. One of six designers ever to design an Air Jordan (21 and 22) in its 1st 23-year history. With over 30+ year career, Edwards has designed shoes at the highest level for today's premiere athletes and teams, such as Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter and Roy Jones Jr. His designs have sold more than $1.5 billion worldwide.
We sat down with two mothers who lost their son to violence or hanging out with the wrong crowd. These moms suffered a tremendous loss but channeled their grief and pain into something good and that can leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Join us as they share their stories, how they’ve adjusted to life without their son and hear the many positive changes and impacts their sons will have on their family and communities.
We sat down with Tara Lynn Townes - author, inventor and developmental therapist. Tara talks with us about her son’s diagnosis with Dwarfism, creation of her non-profit - Tiny But Mighty and her New App Bullying Buddy. Join us as Tara shares her story and journey.
Join us for our continued Supplier Diversity Series. In this episode, we sit down with Vaughn Williams III, Supplier Diversity Leader at So Cal Gas. Vaughn shares his experience in the supplier diversity space and provides tips for diverse suppliers.
We sit down with one of The Diversity Advisors, Loyad Booker, a retired Bayonne NJ police officer / expert. We sat down with Loyad to discuss policing challenges in the 21st century, importance of community engagement and thoughts on what’s needed from this experienced / retired Bayonne NJ police officer.
Join us as we sit down with Kevin Grevioux, creator of Underworld and actor that started in many films. Kevin also discusses his start in the film industry and advice for those interested in entering into this field.
Meet Editor / Owner Black San Diego Magazine, Michael Cox. We sat down with Michael to discuss what was the catalyst to start Black SD Magazine and what’s next.
We sit down with Veteran in Business co-founder Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner, Executive Director to discuss the “why” behind Veteran in Business, an organization focused on setting up Veterans for success by providing free membership access and technical and capacity building assistance. Join us to learn more about their efforts and what’s on the horizon.
With the most recent verdict from the trial of Officer Chauvin, we sit down with two of our advisors who are former law enforcement officers; one (Black man) from New Jersey and one (White woman) from California. We discuss the results of the case, our collective thoughts on the verdict and their thoughts from a law enforcement officer perspective. Listen to this very thought provoking discussion.
With the growing number of Asian Pacific Islander hate incidents, we sit down for a conversation with Amanda Ma, President/CEO, Innovate Marketing. Amanda is Taiwanese and shares her thoughts about these horrific incidents. Amanda has been a staunch advocate for the Asian community in the Los Angeles area.
With the emergence of so many non-profits as a result of the need for systemic changes in the medical and societal areas, we are taking time to highlight two start up nonprofits created by two passionate women, Julia Cooksey Evan a champion and founder of Coloring Over Cancer and two time cancer survivor and Lauren James a diversity advocate, founder of Mama Bears 4 Change and a mother determined to make a difference in her community.
We sit down with one St. Louis Black woman. She, her mother, her aunt/uncle, and her grandmother all had Covid-19. During this episode, she tells us their story and journey including how different treatment and medications were prescribed based on the type of insurance they had.
Join DM Gilbert and EA Simon, two professionals in the DEI space for over 20 years who formed the first minority women owned consortium to address the global outcry for educational support, engagement and enlightenment around diversity with the Diversity Advisors. We felt compelled to lend our expertise and knowledge to provide an enhanced approach to diversity and equity while supporting systemic changes to impact our global diaspora.
One of our guest shared a poem he wrote - My Truth Being Black. We sit down with three individuals in the Black community to discuss their thoughts on what it’s like being Black in America. You will hear a rather candid discussion from these successful individuals.
A frank discussion with friends Summer Sepulveda with Joy Experience and Tim McLaughlin a CA supplier diversity leader. Join us for an enlightening conversation that will be focused on what it means to be privileged as a white American in 2020 based on their opinions in light of the recent awakening around global social injustice.
Under Gwen Moore’s leadership, California was the first state to enact legislation regarding inclusion of minority businesses in utility companies procurements processes. Since the inception of these goals, many California utilities have consistently met/exceeded them. Join us for a discussion about the creation of this legislation and thoughts on how California efforts should be replicated nationally. You’ll hear from Timothy Simon, Founder of TAS Strategies and former California Public Utility Commissioner. Gwen Moore was scheduled to join us before her untimely passing.
In the wake of the global broadcasting of the muder of George Floyd and the ensuing unrest, we sit down with two powerful diversity advocates to discuss their thoughts on how corporations are responding. Many have produced statements, established funds and shown support. We speak candidly about some of them and share specific actionable considerations for long term systemic change.