DEI AF

What are we missing about workplace truth, and how do we face it?   In this episode, DEI strategist Tara Jaye Frank joins Amelia Ransom to explore how leaders can genuinely drive change by addressing hidden truths in workplace culture. They discuss the impact of nuanced data, debunk myths around DEI roles, and inspire leaders to become authentic waymakers.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding granular da...

Ever wonder why experienced workers suddenly become "overqualified" or "not a culture fit"?   Maureen Wiley Clough, host of "It Gets Late Early" podcast and former tech leader, exposes the brutal reality of workplace ageism that starts at 40. From AI washing layoffs to the collapse of traditional career paths, she reveals how companies systematically push out older wo...

Are we under assault or just under attack? Dr. Cheryl Ingram joins the DEIF podcast for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of DEI work. With over 20 years of experience and two PhDs, Dr. CI challenges conventional thinking about language, allyship, and what it really takes to create sustainable change. She breaks down why some DEI programs deserved to be shuttered and how practitio...

Ever wonder what women of color really think about white women's approach to DEI? Behavioral scientist and CEO Mitch Shepard joins Amelia for an unfiltered conversation that will make you squirm, laugh, and ultimately do better. After surveying women of color about what they wish white women understood, Mitch shares the responses that reveal uncomfortable truths about allyship, sisterhood, and...

Have you ever wondered why some women of color seem to get ahead while black women consistently face the worst workplace experiences? Award-winning author and inclusion strategist Ruchika Malhotra joins host Amelia Ransom for an unflinching conversation about privilege, competition, and what it really takes to build inclusive workplaces. Drawing from her book Inclusion on Purpose and her upcoming...

What myths about DEI are you still holding onto? In this powerful episode, Amelia sits down with two brilliant minds who approach equity from different angles: Dr. Cheryl Ingram, two-time PhD holder and filmmaker behind "The Goddamn Mess," and Rebecca Steele, strategist and author of "Indivisible." Together, they unpack what DEI got right, what it got devastatingly wrong, and w...

Ever wonder why some people say we don't need DEI anymore? Effenus Henderson, the OG of DEI and former Chief Diversity Officer at Weyerhaeuser, breaks down why diversity, equity, and inclusion remain essential in 2025. From debunking the myth of "diversity hires" to explaining how DEI creates tangible business value, Henderson shares decades of wisdom on building truly inclusive orga...

Ever wonder why 75% of white people don't have a single friend of color? Host Amelia Ransom launches DEI AF with executive producer Mark Wright in this inaugural episode that sets the stage for unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Amelia shares why she kept trying to "break up" with DEI work but could never stay away, and why this podcast exists to teach p...

The wait is almost over. DEI AF launches May 18th with Episodes 1–5 dropping all at once — a binge-worthy start to the conversations we actually need to be having. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, this podcast is where curiosity meets candor. No corporate jargon. No recycled talking points. Just real talk, practical tools, and the kind of honesty that might make you uncomfortable — in t...