Observe. Listen. Implement: How One Small Business Owner is Advancing Diversity
Release Date: 03/23/2021
The Future Belongs to Inclusive Enterprises
2050 TrailBlazers
In this bonus episode, Rianka sits down with Tonia Bottoms, a Managing Director and Senior Managing Counsel for BNY Mellon | Pershing to talk about how DEI has been woven through the fabric of their entire organization.
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Next Steps - Let's Take Action
2050 TrailBlazers
In the final episode of the Masterclass for Allies and Trailblazers, Rianka and Katie are breaking down what organizations who are ready to take action on DEI need to know. Get ready to hear about the importance of not just earmarking money but also calendarizing time, and setting and communicating the right expectations to all stakeholders.
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Caring for Yourself
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka and Katie share with listeners best practices in caring for themselves during this reflection period of DEI work and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness through practicing grace and rest.
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Learning From Our Mistakes
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka and Katie talk about learning from their mistakes in the DEI space, and how you can (and should) too! By identifying common practices like gaslighting and revenge mindsets, the two navigate how they have overcome missteps in service of the greater and continuing work.
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Avoiding Common Traps
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka and Katie talk about the ways that organizations can avoid common traps, and encourage individuals to find their secret sauce to help draw out creativity in the workplace.
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How Organizations Can Do the Work
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka and Katie discuss how organizations can do the work by simply listening and responding to their employees.
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Understanding Your Role in Advancing Equity in the Workplace
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka and Katie tackle how individuals can understand their own roles in advance equity in the workplace.
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The Masterclass for Allies and TrailBlazers
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka kicks off Season 6: The Masterclass for Allies and TrailBlazers and introduces this season’s special guest, longtime 2050 TrailBlazers favorite, employee experience strategist Katie Augsburger.
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How to Reclaim Your Time, and Protect Your Energy, When Promoting
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka reconnects with Sonya Dreizler, CEO at Solutions With Sonya, to discuss combating trolls, the power of intentional networking and the case for marrying our personal and professional lives together.
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Why Social Investing Is So Much More Than Simply ESG
2050 TrailBlazers
In this episode, Rianka sits down with Rachel Robasciotti, founder and CEO of Adasina Social Capital, to talk about her social investing approach and discuss in depth why gender, racial, and social/economic diversity is so critical to financial services.
info_outlineIn this episode Rianka speaks with John McCarthy, founder of McCarthy Tax Preparation, about his experience increasing diversity in the workplace as a Midwest-based white male small business owner. John shares how his focus on making incremental impacts in his industry is paying dividends for his employees, and previews the work ahead.