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. Xa

An Artist and DEI Advocate - Focused on Highlighting Artist Inclusivity and Making a Difference at the Ad Council

Feb 16th, 2023 35m 46s

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 i

An Interview with Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, CEO Pensole and Founder of 1st design focused HBCU.

Dec 3rd, 2022 47m 7s

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 patent

Losing a Son: Two Mothers stories and lasting impact….

Dec 30th, 2021 40m 16s

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 t

Discuss Dwarfism and Bullying Buddy App

Dec 30th, 2021 46m 22s

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

Policing Series: Policing Challenges In the 21st Century and Relationship with Law Enforcement and Community (SERIES)

Oct 29th, 2021 31m 13s

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 n

Supplier Diversity Series: Supplier Diversity Leaders: What Small Diverse Businesses Should Know Part One

Oct 29th, 2021 30m 1s

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 su

Blacks in Hollywood Series: Kevin Grevioux - creator of Underworld, I, Frankenstien

Oct 25th, 2021 36m 32s

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.

Black San Diego Magazine - Michael Cox - [email protected]

Oct 25th, 2021 36m 32s

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.

Veteran in Business (VIB) Discussion

May 24th, 2021 31m 56s

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 te

Chauvin Trial Verdict

May 19th, 2021 54m 7s

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

Stop Asian Hate

Apr 9th, 2021 30m 29s

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

Non-Profit Start Ups: Mama Bears 4 Change (Lauren James) and Coloring Over Cancer (Julia Cooksey Evans)

Mar 16th, 2021 33m 20s

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

COVID-19 in the Black Community

Feb 23rd, 2021 29m 49s

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 bas

OUR WHY

Feb 15th, 2021 29m 7s

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

What it’s Like Being Black in America

Jan 13th, 2021 53m 42s

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

White Privilege

Dec 1st, 2020 34m 4s

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

Supplier Diversity: California Leads the Way / Recognizing Honorable Gwen Moore

Nov 18th, 2020 35m 50s

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 consi

Corporate Response to Recent Racial Unrest

Nov 4th, 2020 42m 8s

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, establis

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