The Inclusive AF Podcast

I mean... we both have new puppies so we needed to start off by discussing the fun of our new family members. But then we actually get to workplace harassment and how that is impacting Activision Blizzard. This story is horrific and the impacts on employees will be long-lasting. Listen in to learn more. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here:...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee explore some of the ways that the world has been designed to exclude way too many people. Cars, medicines, jobs, and so many more have been designed with a male being the first and sometimes only consideration. When half of the world's population is women, that becomes a problem. Listen in to learn more! A few of the examples we use in this episode come from a great book by Caroline Criado Perez, "Invisible Women". We encourage you to read the book to...

In the most recent controversy at ESPN, Erin Nichols and Maria Taylor have been pitted against each other over coverage of the NBA finals. We discuss how ESPN is still missing the point and what should have been done instead. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support...

We continue to see the policing of women's bodies in the workplace. But what if we don't want to smile more? This and other issues come up for women, especially women of color, all the time. How can we create workplaces that are actually inclusive? Katee puts on her HR cardigan and pearls to answer from the company view while not HR Katee and Jackye get real. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you...

President Biden just signed an Executive Order that focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility. It is a clear roadmap of where he wants to focus energy to drive equity in the U.S. government. Jackye and Katee speak about the EO and how this will impact other organizations. It is a must listen! Enjoy! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here:...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee answer your questions! We pulled some of the questions you sent us and did our best to offer advice and ideas of what we would recommend. We hope this helps! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee celebrate the recent court decisions favoring HBCUs that have historically not received state funding, the large donations coming into HBCUs and why we need to start calling them, Historically Black Institutions. And of course- stories from our animals. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create...

In this episode, we dig into how each team in your organization can take steps to focus on DEI and make an impact on the work they do. Jackye and Katee share what the work is for each department so you have a blueprint of how to take this work wider than HR. We all have accountability for this work! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here:...

In this episode, Katee and Jackye talk to Ashten Fizer about music, hair, Employee Resources Groups, and what companies can do to not just SAY they're inclusive but actually BE inclusive AF. Katee gets awkward and cries while Jackye and Ashten share some knowledge for our listeners. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this...

We talk about equity when we haven't yet achieved equality. We talk about diversity but haven't really defined it for our teams. Inclusion and Belonging are hard to measure for some folks. What does it all mean and what words should we be using? Join us on this episode to hear Jackye and Katee's thoughts. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here:...

Basecamp- what were you thinking? Politics and social justice at work is something that has popped up quite a bit, especially with current events. Jackye and Katee give you some tips on how to have productive discussions about social justice, politics, mask mandates, etc. Look deeper and really focus to make a change. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here:...

We should probably just call this part 1 of the Tara Robertson episode because we did not give enough time to talk about everything we wanted to discuss! We talk about data- all the data- and where DEI teams should sit in organizations, and, and, and . . . enjoy it! We absolutely loved this conversation and cannot wait for our next one with Tara! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this...

In this episode, we are joined by Jess Von Bank, Storyteller, President of Diverse Daisies, Head of Marketing for Leapgen, promoter of women, #GirlMom and all-around bada$$. We talk about ALL THE THINGS in this episode and learn that Jess is not an A$$hole! LOL! We encourage you to listen and learn and join Jackye and Katee in their fan girl-ing of Jess. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this...

This episode will make you smile! We were fortunate to have Goolie Alvarez come and share a bit about Goolie, fashion, Tejano culture and so much more. Goolie is a beautiful human and we cannot wait to share a bit of Goolie with you! If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would...

We are hearing so much about the idea of Cancel Culture, but what does it mean? It is being thrown around like some sort of leftist tool to silence the right. Jackye and Katee dive right in and talk about what it really means- accountability. Listen in to hear their thoughts. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here:...

In this episode, we talk about safety. We discuss Sarah Everard, a British woman who was kidnapped and then murdered while walking home late at night. This case highlights the view of women across the globe who are fearful about walking home late at night. We talk about rape culture, mental power games, and situations where we haven't felt safe. *Trigger warning- we speak about rape, assault, and other tough topics on this episode. we encourage you to listen but understand that this might...

In this episode, we talk about celebrities in the news and how these stories impact conversations about diversity and inclusion. We know we focus too much time and attention on these folks . . . but how does it impact our perspectives and beliefs and how do we challenge those beliefs? We dig into all of this. We hope you'll enjoy it. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee are focused on the journeys of people in DEI. They talk about paying folks doing this work. DEI experts are just that, experts. And expertise should be rewarded- most of the folks doing DEI have been working in this space in some way for years and we need to recognize this. Listen in and realize that "picking our brains" with Jackye and Katee will require a payment method! #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee talk about the sudden rush to implement diversity programs and the importance of diverse representation. If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveaf We create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here:...

You are seeing more people talk about how, there needs to be more mental health, resources, and communities. It starts from these small, one-on-one conversations to these larger like workplace conversations to these policy conversations. It all bridges out. That's why we can't stop talking about it. Tamara Raspberry talks to us about mental health and the importance of having transparent conversations If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We...