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This week on Workin’ It Out, Chuck West, Chief Executive officer of OCTET Productions Inc., joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to speak about overcoming racial discrimination and other forms of adversity in the entertainment industry, and how his experiences have shaped who he is today. He also speaks about how he has helped and of color in the industry be able to conquer those same obstacles to succeed.
Watch the full episode at https://bit.ly/wio_cwest or listen to the audio podcast at https://bit.ly/wiocwestaudio.
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08/02/2022
There are more than two million Black-owned businesses in the United States, 40% of Black businesses were wiped out because of COVID. Jessica Bergeron talks about how Operation Hope’s One Million Black Businesses Initiative has been helping Black and Brown businesses bounce back and thrive during the pandemic.
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On the latest episode of Workin’ It Out, Jessica Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Operation Hope, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to speak about the status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about how Operation Hope’s One Million Black Businesses Initiative has been helping Black and Brown businesses bounce back and thrive during the pandemic.
Watch the full episode at https://bit.ly/wiojbergeron or listen to the audio podcast at https://bit.ly/wiojbergeronaudio.
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On this week’s episode of the Workin’ It Out Podcast, Raymone Bain, publicist to the stars and founder of Raymone K. Bain Companies, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss her experience working with some of the biggest names in sports, politics and entertainment. She shares stories about her work with Michael Jackson, Bernie Mac, Babyface, Jimmy Carter and others. She also reveals the discrimination she has faced during her career and offers advice for those facing similar challenges.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiorbain or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiorbainaudio.
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On the latest episode of Workin’ It Out, Jonathan Kaufman, founder of J. Kaufman Consulting, joins Vanessa Weaver, PhD. to discuss how embracing disabilities can allow companies to be more innovative and productive. He talks about his experience as a person with a disability, why are often overlooked in corporate America and the role , and play in creating environments that are supportive and inclusive of people with disabilities.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiojkaufman or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiojkaufmanaudio.
Every Friday, the provides key insights and perspectives that can help you address the , and issues in your personal and professional life. Subscribe at bit.ly/wioyoutube so you don't miss an episode.
On this week's episode of the Workin' It Out Podcast, Juan Lopez, founder of management consulting firm Amistad Associates, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss in Corporate America—what it is, how it’s employed by Latino professionals and the impact it can have on one’s career and self-esteem.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiojlopez or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiojlopezaudio.
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On the latest episode of the Workin’ It Out Podcast, Dr. Janice Underwood, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia joins host Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss her role and impact as the country’s first cabinet-level diversity professional.
She shares details about the DE&I initiatives her team has implemented, breaks down critical race theory and its role in the most recent gubernatorial election, and talks about her plans following the Northam Administration's transition out of office.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wio_junderwood or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiojunderwoodaudio.
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On the latest episode of Workin' It Out, marketing expert Chiqui Cartagena joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss the United States’ burgeoning population. She addresses the rapid growth in , why there is an increase in Latinos living in the South and Midwest, how Latinos are shaping consumer habits and popular culture, and why recognizing Latinos’ influence is critical to the success of companies in all industries.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiocartagena or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiocartagenaaudio.
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23/12/2021
More companies (and people) need to think like this mom.
"Disabled individuals make up the largest minority group in the world and a person can become disabled at any time—we need to do better normalizing disability and accommodating accessibility.... Starting these conversations young and fostering relationships is essential to making the future more accessible and more inclusive."
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Mom creates Elf on the Shelf in wheelchair for 2-year-old daughter with disability The elf, named Bean, uses a purple wheelchair and pink ankle-foot orthoses just like two-year-old Stella.
20/12/2021
It is so important to recognize and understand the difference between and .
On the latest episode of Alignment Strategies' Workin' It Out Podcast, Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black and Brown businesses and how bolstering these businesses can help close the .
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiorwade or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiorwadeaudio.
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15/12/2021
A medical student from Nigeria took it upon himself to solve a major problem in the healthcare industry—lack of Black representation in textbooks and diagrams.
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Nigerian Medical Student, Artist, Goes Viral For Illustration Of Black Baby In the Womb Chidiebere Sunday Ibe, 25, a first-year student at Ukraine’s Kyiv Medical University, is making change with his medical illustrations of Black people.
15/12/2021
Learn how and why when you were born influences what you value at work and your preferred work and communications styles.
https://www.alignmentstrategies.com/insights-into-the-multigenerational-workplace/
Insights Into the Multigenerational Workplace Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Acuity Brands and a multigenerational workplace expert, discusses the generational differences that exist in the workplace and how to navigate them
Hear more from , and expert Claire Tse about the rise of anti-Asian Bias on this week's episode of the Workin' It Out Podcast. Watch at bit.ly/wioctse or listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wioctseaudio.
Learn Dr. Linda Mona's tips for becoming more inclusive of people with disabilities. Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiolmona; listen to the episode at bit.ly/wiolmonaaudio.
29/11/2021
"For decades, many companies’ holiday calendars have been oriented around the major Christian holidays. As people who practice other religions become a large portion of the talent base, these shifts require that HR and internal DEI efforts update the way they handle policies for religious holidays — so that people can have time off to celebrate whichever religious holidays are meaningful to them, their families, and their communities."
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Are Non-Christian Employees Represented in Your Holiday Policies? One third of Americans don’t identify as Christian. Here’s how to offer a more equitable approach to time off.
On this week's episode of the , , an accomplished dancer, choreographer and artistic director joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to talk about his professional journey and how he has broken down barriers along the way.
Jemel shares details about his transition from corporate America to the entertainment industry, the challenges he’s faced as a Black man in and how working with has shaped how he approaches his work.
Watch the full episode at bit.ly/wiojmcwilliams or listen to the audio version at bit.ly/wiojmcwilliamsaudio.
24/11/2021
"For hundreds of years, mainstream U.S. history has largely ignored or misrepresented the brutality waged against Indigenous people by colonizers in America. The continued invisibility of Indigenous people today stems from the erasure of their voices and experiences. Inaccurate representations of create gaps in our understanding. To address problems that still persist today, we must recognize the true history of and the United States."
https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/unpacking-history-of-thanksgiving/
Why We Need to Unpack the History of Thanksgiving As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, learn the true origins of Thanksgiving and how our modern understandings of the holiday really began.
19/11/2021
This week on the Workin' It Out Podcast, Dr. Linda Mona, a Clinical Psychologist and disability, diversity and inclusion strategist joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to share her experience as a person with a disability and her perspectives on people with disabilities in the workplace.
Their conversation explores why people with disabilities represent such a small percentage of the workforce, why some are hesitant to disclose their disability are work, how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their work experience and what companies can do to be more inclusive.
Watch the episode at bit.ly/wiolmona; listen to the audio podcast at bit.ly/wiolmonaaudio
Hear more from Dr. Linda Mona about how to be more inclusive of people with disabilities on this week's episode of Workin' It Out--airing tonight at 7 pm EST on the District Knowledge Knowledge. Live streaming at bit.ly/wiopodcast
18/11/2021
Tonight's the night! The Workin' It Out Podcast is debuting on the District Knowledge Network. The first episode airs at 7 pm EST at http://bit.ly/wiopodcast.
Looking for fresh insights and actionable steps to address the , and challenges in your life? The Workin' It Out Podcast, a weekly video and audio podcast from Alignment Strategies, has solutions.
This season, host Vanessa Weaver, PhD., CEO of Alignment Strategies, interviews thought leaders about how to rise above bias and adversity in one’s career, work with colleagues from multiple generations, leverage the power of our country’s diversity, and more.
Join us Thursday, November 18 at 7 pm for the season premiere on the District of Columbia’s District Knowledge Network at bit.ly/wiopodcast.
15/11/2021
According to a recent McKinsey report, corporate America "has a long road ahead to foster a truly inclusive environment for transgender employees." As we observe , we encourage companies to assess and address issues facing their transgender employees.
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Being transgender at work Although corporate America has stepped up its public support of LGBTQ rights, it still has a long road ahead to foster a truly inclusive environment for transgender employees.
We are so excited that the Workin' It Out Podcast is part of DKN's new fall lineup.
Check out the show, hosted by Alignment Strategies founder and CEO Vanessa Weaver, PhD., Thursday, November 18 at 7 pm on Channel 99 (Comcast), Channel 18 (RCN) or Channel 12 (Verizon) in Washington, D.C. and online.
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12/11/2021
"[Gen Z workers]" are arriving in offices just as there’s a labor shortage and armed with ideas that put them at odds with their millennial managers."
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Warning! Generation Z at work — are their bosses ready for them? Alex Durrant tells me that sometimes, if he spends too long in a room with the co-founder of his company, Jigsaw, a new dating app, they start to make decisions
11/11/2021
"Providing personal and professional development training may be just as important as helping them adjust to an unfamiliar environment."
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How to Attract, Hire, and Keep Veteran Employees Providing personal and professional development training may be just as important as helping them adjust to an unfamiliar environment.
10/11/2021
As we observe Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to acknowledge and learn about the Indigenous Peoples who inhabited the land you call home. You can find out what tribe(s) lived in your area with the Native Land Map: https://native-land.ca/
09/11/2021
Women of color die of cancer at higher rates than white women. On this week’s episode of Workin’ It Out, we're revisiting Dr. Weaver's conversation with Carol Evans, CEO and Executive Director of SHARE Cancer Support. They discuss racial disparities in breast, uterine, ovarian and metastatic breast cancer care and how SHARE is providing support to women of color battling these diseases. Listen at http://ow.ly/Lmco50GJk17
08/11/2021
A little entertainment with an important and message for your Monday.
Purl | Pixar SparkShorts Purl, directed by Kristen Lester and produced by Gillian Libbert-Duncan, features an earnest ball of yarn named Purl who gets a job in a fast-paced, high ene...
04/11/2021
We believe engagement is a business enabler. While we often focus on diversity, equity and inclusion to drive engagement, in recent years empathy has taken on a critical role.
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Empathy is a must-have business strategy COVID-19 has pushed us all to our limits. Many employees are exhausted emotionally and physically. Greater empathy in the workplace could be the answer.
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