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.

In honor of Women’s History month, I'm speaking with amazing women who are pushing boundaries and uplifting others by the great work they are doing. In this week’s show, Melonie and Yayra discuss the idea behind D.I.G: A Woman's Guide to Discovering her Inner Greatness, a book full of stories of everyday women finding their inner greatness. They explore their research methods, the organization that was born from it, and the most common themes that came up.

It’s International Women’s Month, and I’m speaking with phenomenal women in leadership like Leona Christy. Leona is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Ed, an organization dedicated to empowering leaders and amplifying impact. Leona is passionate about supplying leaders with the support and guidance they require to connect with the right “providers” for their mission-critical needs.

In this week’s show, Leona shares Catalyst Ed’s mission, the vision behind the organization, and what they have accomplished so far.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this week’s show, host Nancy Harris wraps up the year with a special message to listeners, guests, and all contributors to The Intersection Podcast.

Angela Howard is founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Angela R. Howard Consulting, where she partners with executives, founders, and leaders to shape and actualize their organizational cultures for the collective good of their businesses, their employees, and communities they serve.

Alexandra Levit is the founder and CEO of Inspiration at Work, an organization dedicated to preparing organizations and their employees to be competitive and marketable in the future business world. She was named to the international global ranking of business thought leaders, Thinkers50 Radar 2019. Alexandra is a workforce and human capital analyst and futurist, and author of many bestselling books.

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.

LaTonya Wilkins is a leadership, executive, and team coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Change Coaches. She is passionate about influencing real change in the workplace. LaTonya is the author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships With People Who are Different from You, which is the number one bestselling new release in management science.