Episode 9: Justin Michael Williams
The Ally Ring Podcast
Award-winning author, speaker and Grammy-nominated recording artist, Justin Michael Williams, sits down with Robert on this episode of the Ally Ring Podcast to talk about the experiences and philosophies that shape his approach to transformative work, ending racism, and bringing people together. Having shared the stage with Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, Justin Michael Williams has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, Grammy.com, Yoga Journal, Billboard.com, The Root, and SXSW®. With his groundbreaking book Stay Woke and over a decade of teaching experience, Justin...
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Episode 8: Justin Criner
The Ally Ring Podcast
Robert MacPhee sits down with Retired Officer Justin Criner to discuss his lived experience in law enforcement culture, discover how policing has changed over the decades and in the aftermath of George Floyd, and learn about the complex limitations police face while attempting to respond and assist those in need. Justin's passion for his work and his unique experiences as a lifetime learner and educator in the field of personal development provide a unique perspective and critique of the job, the corporate structure that governs departments and who they serve, and the challenges of being...
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Episode 7: Glodean Champion
The Ally Ring Podcast
Glodean Champion joins Robert to talk about the importance of curiosity and vulnerability in leadership, the practice of engaging with people's core emotions, cultural competencies, and situational and self-awareness in DEI work, the influence of her military background and upbringing, and her debut novel Salmon Croquettes. Glodean Champion is an experienced coach, consultant, speaker and educator who works with individuals and organizations to get to the root cause of culturally based challenges by transforming beliefs, behaviors, and...
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Episode 6: Rev. Dr. Diane J. Johnson
The Ally Ring Podcast
In this episode, Ally Ring founder and host, Robert MacPhee, is joined by Ally Ring's Advisory Board Member and Mmapeu Consulting's founder and CEO, Rev. Dr. Diane J. Johnson, to discuss systems change in various sectors and how her work shifts organizational culture to be more equitable, diverse and inclusive. Rev. Dr. Johnson is the CEO and founder of Mmapeu Consulting, a national organization and leadership transformation company committed to aligning mission, vision and values for social enterprises, philanthropic institutions, the social sector, purpose-driven businesses, B corps,...
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Episode 5: Sam Bennett
The Ally Ring Podcast
In this entertaining episode, Robert and Sam Bennett play her "imaginary awareness campaign," explore how each of us can identify our unique area of creativity in approaching allyship, and discuss the importance of clarifying our values. To learn more about Sam, visit her website at
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Episode 4: Dr. Nancy Dome
The Ally Ring Podcast
Renowned author, communication expert and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome joins Ally Ring founder and host Robert MacPhee to discuss her methodical approach to navigating difficult topics and conversations. Dr. Nancy Dome is the the co-founder of Epoch Education, which provides leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion and belonging, and equity. She is also the author of "Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things)" which emphasizes a framework of effective communication skills centering vulnerability and forgiveness as vital...
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Episode 3: Sean Smith
The Ally Ring Podcast
In this episode of the Ally Ring Podcast, Coach Sean Smith emphasizes the critical intersection of personal development and capacity-building in conversations about systems and race, the importance of having these conversations and educating our own communities who share our experiences and programming, and much, much more. Sean Smith has dedicated his life’s work to studying the human brain, how to change our behavior and maximize our potential in all areas. He has produced over 3,000 articles, audios and videos on nearly every imaginable topic related to success and...
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Episode 2: Rev. Dr. Aliah MaJon
The Ally Ring Podcast
Our special guest on this episode of the Ally Ring Podcast is Rev. Dr. Aliah MaJon, known for her work with individuals facing future-defining crossroads, major loss, and the challenges of a traumatic background. She joins Ally Ring founder and host Robert MacPhee to share the experiences that inspired decades of work in racial healing and bridge-building, and offer practical advice to those new on their ally journey and looking to make a difference in an authentic way. Rev. Dr. Aliah K. MaJon is an Evolutionary and Racial Healing Champion, and is known for her work with individuals...
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Episode 1: Gillian Shelley
The Ally Ring Podcast
On this episode, Ally Ring Community Director Gillian Shelley sits down with Robert to discuss the people and learnings that have inspired her heart-centered, bridge-building approach to allyship work as both a learner and leader. Gillian is a community organizer, recovering woke-aholic white millennial, and curriculum designer passionate about supporting people in their allyship transformation from inspired advocate to effective change agent. She has helped lead global movements seeking to connect people to each other and their places through education, events, and training...
info_outlineGlodean Champion joins Robert to talk about the importance of curiosity and vulnerability in leadership, the practice of engaging with people's core emotions, cultural competencies, and situational and self-awareness in DEI work, the influence of her military background and upbringing, and her debut novel Salmon Croquettes.