Communicate Like You Give A Damn

We’re delving into more complexities of DEI in the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn . Host, Kim Clark, is joined by Frank Gonzalez, Ph. D., an expert Diversity Equity and Inclusion leaders they dive into Frank’s insights from his Hispanic heritage and the historical context of racial categorization, emphasizing the critical role of DEI in healthcare, where exclusion can have life-o...

Let’s dive into the challenges and strategies for self-care as a DEI practitioner with special guest, Michelle Emery, on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn . Michelle, a seasoned DEI professional with over 30 years of leadership experience, shares with host, Kim Clark, the importance of taking time off, meditating, and being present with family to maintain passion and energy for...

In the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn , host Kim Clark, is joined by DEI consultant and author and disability public speaker, Catarina Rivera. Exemplifying a more inclusive environment, Kim and Catarina discuss the importance of visual descriptions for accessibility as Catarina shares her journey from a Bronx educator to public health advocate and eventually starting Blindish Lat...

Mita Malik, a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author and Head of DEI at Carta, is back for another episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark . In continuing their thought-provoking discussion surrounding debunking myths of diversity, Kim and Mita delve into the complexities of workplace culture and communication. Mita challenges common misconceptions surrounding apologies, accoun...

On the next episode of the Communicate Like Your Give a Damn podcast, host, Kim Clark, and Matthew Tsang delve into the journey of building inclusive marketing through his work as co-founder of AndHumanity.' Matthew’s story began with a realization: a desire for more meaningful work in the realm of inclusive marketing, merging the backgrounds of him and his co-founder of marketing and diversity in...

Misasha Suzuki Graham is back in the next episode of "Communicate Like You Give a Damn," hosted by Kim Clark. Together, they continue their candid conversation on identity and privilege. This time, they delve into Misasha’s "Dear White Women" podcast of navigating the complexities of race, privilege, and effective communication strategies in today's society. Misasha shares poignant insights on the...

It’s time to challenge the status quo! The Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, hosted by Kim Clark, features Ellen Bailey, VP of Business and Culture Transformation at Harvard Business Publishing, as she shares insights on the transformative power of DEI in the workplace. Ellen emphasizes the importance of challenging the status quo and breaking the sameness cycle to drive innovation and bus...

Mita Malik, a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author and Head of DEI at Carta, joins Kim Clark on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn . Mita shares her personal journey and insights from her book, "Reimagined Inclusion: Debunking Common Myths in Corporate Environments”. Together, Kim and Mita discuss the importance of authentic storytelling, collaboration between communication te...

In this powerful episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark is joined with Dr. Bryan Samuel, an award-winning DEI expert in Higher Education Leadership. Together, they delve into Dr. Samuel’s transformative journey of facing systemic barriers while fighting to transition from living in a crime-infested housing project to becoming a first-generation college graduate and a leader in...

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host, Kim Clark, continues her conversation with founder of The Narrative Project, Mercy A. Quaye. Together, they dive even deeper into the ever-evolving landscape of DEI communication strategies. Beginning with reflections on the challenging start to 2024, marked by headlines questioning the validity of DEI efforts, they explore the necessity o...

Join Kim Clark and special guest Me Sasha Suzuki Graham for a timely conversation on addressing politics in professional settings on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. From unpacking the complexities of identity and privilege to challenging the notion of avoiding political discourse, Kim and Misasha offer insights into fostering inclusive dialogue and navigating sensitive topics...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark, Dr. Aerial M. Ellis,  a highly respected speaker, consultant, and coach, delves into the pivotal role of communicators in navigating the complexities of today's world, particularly 2024. Amidst the chaos and misinformation, together they explore the importance of storytellers owning their narratives, especially those from vul...

In this Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast episode, Dr. Sam and Kim Clark explore the pivotal partnership between DEI strategists and communicators in an exclusive webinar event. Together, they discuss integrating equity and intersectionality into communication and marketing strategies for DEI initiatives. They stress the importance of early collaboration, emphasizing insights from Dr. Sam's...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn , host, Kim Clark is joined again by award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, Jennifer Brown as they delve into the transformative power of inclusive leadership and the Better Together virtual conference which emphasizes the importance of engaging male-identified individuals in diversity, equity, and inclusion...

The Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast welcomes Sacha Thompson, Founder of The Equity Equation, a pioneering consultancy dedicated to fostering diverse and inclusive corporate cultures. Together, Sacha and host, Kim Clark, delve into the vital role of leaders in fostering psychological safety and inclusive environments within organizations. Sacha emphasizes the importance of leaders modeling...

In the next captivating episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, hosted by Kim Clark, Mercy A. Quaye, founder of The Narrative Project, recounts a pivotal moment in 2015 when, amidst the aftermath of Eric Garner's tragic death, she organized a community conversation on race and identity at a local coffee shop in New Haven. What started as a modest gathering blossomed into a powerful dialogue,...

Anita Ford Saunders, a veteran communicator and advocate for change, joins Kim Clark on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn . Anita shares her journey from broadcasting to public relations, highlighting key moments in her career, including winning an Emmy for her work in public affairs. As co-facilitator of the PRSA DEI Committee, Anita discusses the importance of authentic commun...

Raven Solomon, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) thought leader and keynote speaker, joins Kim Clark on Communicate Like You Give A Damn to delve into the crucial role of authentic communication within the realm of DEI. She passionately discusses the necessity for communicators to grasp DEI foundational principles of DEI and seamlessly incorporate them into all facets of organizational communi...

Paul Omodt, Founder and Principal of Omodt & Associates Critical Communications, is back on the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast to talk about all things crisis communications. Together, host, Kim Clark and Paul Omodt discuss everything from crafting an effective apology to organizations taking ownership and accountability. Paul not only highlights the key considerations organizations...

In the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark, is joined by Suzanne Wertheim, national expert on inclusive language, who discusses the power dynamics at play in language and communication. She highlights the softening language used by people in power to protect each other, especially in cases of egregious behavior. Suzanne explores the concept of power, distinguishing bet...

Jane Elliott, one of the nation’s most renowned Antiracism Educators, is back for another insightful episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark. Jane is further sharing her insights from over 50 years of dedicated work of unraveling the complexities of racism in our country. From the unique American perspective of labeling oneself as just "American" to the challenges of dismantling...

We’re diving straight into real talk with Alexandria Dunn, Former Management Consultant at CCC Intelligent Solutions. After speaking out in support of Palestine, she was fired from her position in October. This provoked her thought process on her organization as a whole in relation to the importance of language, clarity, racism and discrimination while advocating for DEI within the corporate lands...

As the landscape of DEI changes, we have to change with it! Next up on the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, Host, Kim Clark leads a compelling discussion with Imma Folch-Lázaro, a seasoned PR agency owner based in Barcelona, Spain. Not only do Imma and Kim combat the stereotypes of a historically patriarchal society, but together they dive deep into Imma’s approach to coaching clients in...

What is our DEI strategy achieving? Lily Zheng, DEI Strategist, Author and Consultant, Communicators need to be able to answer this question and Lily Zheng, DEI Strategist, Author and Consultant, tells all to Kim Clark on everything we need to consider when guiding leaders through effective DEI work that produces measurable outcomes. Lily is on a mission to help differentiate DEI activities and in...

Founder and President of The Vida Agency, Amalia Martino joins the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast hosted by Kim Clark, sharing her unique experiences growing up as the only person of color in an all-white, blue-collar family in Seattle, navigating classism, and straddling different perspectives. This discussion touches on the challenges of convincing clients about the importance of multi...