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THE INTERSECTION PODCAST
You can’t do this work alone and no one else can do it for you. Let’s do it together.
A podcast community where we discuss all things at the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Our most recent Interviews below
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The Power of Discomfort in Creating Equitable and Just Classrooms
In this week's episode, we talk about the difference between safe and courageous spaces and why we must all get comfortable with discomfort if we want to create real transformation from the classroom to the boardroom.
One Step at a Time - A Journey to Becoming Anti-Racist
Betsy Leonard is Executive Director of Kartemquin Films, an Oscar-winning collaborative non-profit that uplifts and empowers documentary makers who create stories that encourage equity, justice, and engagement in society. As a passionate leader and strategist, she sees herself as a connector of people and ideas.
In this week’s show, Betsy discusses the imperative of doing self-work and shares her personal journey to becoming anti-racist and how she's educated herself.
Take a Look in the Mirror - The Power of Self-Work in DEI
Joe Gernstandt is a DEI consultant, keynote speaker, and author dedicated to helping leaders understand that the work of DEI starts within yourself.
In this week’s episode, Joe talks about his work as an inclusion strategist, the journey that led him into DE&I, and why self-reflection, especially as a leader, is imperative to create workplaces that are inclusive and equitable.
It Starts Within
Emily Nordquist is Interim Director and Senior Program Manager for the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago. She is also a member of the Impact Investing Advisory Council at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, and Alumni Ambassador of the Community Leadership Corps at the Obama Foundation. As a self-appointed community builder and innovation leader, Emily is dedicated to building a better world through business, which she believes can be a key driver for change.
Creating Equitable Workplaces: What White HR Leaders Can Do to Advance DEI
Nicole Dessain is Chief Employee Experience Designer at talent.imperative inc and the founder of the #HRvsRacism. She helps organizations craft human-centered, equitable workplaces. She has worked with large companies like Walmart, Apple and Capital One, as well as small but mighty organizations like Grubhub, Arity, and the NBA’s Orlando Magic.
The Power of Coaching in DEI
Maria Campillo is Associate Director of Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is also a Global Design specialist at BTS Coach. Maria is dedicated to designing and delivering world-class, end-to-end leadership programs that attract, grow, and retain a diverse pipeline of leadership and talent.
The Power of Inclusivity in the Arts - A Conversation with José Ochoa
José Ochoa is the Founder of The Chicago School for the Arts (ChiArts) and now the President of ChiArts Foundation. He is determined to break down barriers in the arts which have historically held back people of color. In this week’s show, José talks about why ChiArts was founded, and what challenges it faced at its inception. He discusses how they became the most diverse arts school in the country and the inequalities that artists of color face in the industry.
