Janice Z. Gassam

Dirty Diversity

Business EN ↓ 93 episodes

Dirty Diversity is a podcast hosted by Janice Z. Gassam on all things diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the workplace.

Author

Janice Z. Gassam

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Business

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www.drjanicegassam.com

Latest episode

Jan 26, 2026

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Episodes

Resistance in the Age of Mass Surveillance 26.01.2026

Episode 2 of Season 5 explores resistance in the age of great oppression, opposition and mass surveillance culture.  Pre-order RISE AND RESIST   Check out the articles on SUBSTACK   Free event on Life Pivots REGISTER HERE Technology that Black Mothers Use is Inequitable ARTICLE Subscribe to my email list Check out Janice's weekly newsletter on LinkedIn The Pink Elephant Follow on Instagram @J...

Guess Who's Bizzack! The Dirty Diversity Podcast is Back! 10.11.2025

Episode 1 of Season 5 explores where Janice has been and what's next to come from her. Pre-order Janice's forthcoming book RISE AND RESIST   Free event for Black women job seekers NOVEMBER 19 Check out Janice's articles on SUBSTACK   DEI Industry Turns to Safer Topics: New York Times Bloomberg Feature: DEI Done Discreetly Why are people boycotting Spotify ARTICLE Check out Janice&ap...

Decentering Whiteness in Hiring Practices 07.11.2023

Episode 15 of Season 4  explores how whiteness is centered in  workplace hiring  systems and ways to decenter whiteness in these practices. Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace available now! Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Audiobook Get a free copy of my new book: Email dirtydiversitypodcast@gmail.com Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to get answers live in the next episod...

The Middle East & Expectations of Black Support and Solidarity 24.10.2023

Episode 14 of Season 4  explores my thoughts on the expectations of Black support and solidarity when it comes to marginalized communities. Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace available now! Come to my book release party in NYC! Get your tickets here ! Get a free copy of my new book: Email dirtydiversitypodcast@gmail.com Catalyst Report Reveals the Major Role White-centering Plays in Work...

The Major Role White-Centering Plays in Workplace Racism 17.10.2023

Episode 13 of Season 4  explores a new catalyst report on racism in the workplace. Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Come to my book release party in NYC! Get your tickets here ! Get a free copy of my new book: Email Askdrjnice@gmail.com Catalyst Report Reveals the Major Role White-centering Plays in Workplace Racism ARTICLE Catalyst FULL Report Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmai...

Where Have I Been? 04.10.2023

Episode 12 of Season 4  is a a recap of what's been going on with Janice and her move to the DMV Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Come to my book release party in NYC! Get your tickets here ! Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to get answers live in the next episode Make Emotional Intelligence Great Again TEDx Talk Follow my book publishing journey on TikTok YouTube Pl...

Is DEI Officially Dead? 24.07.2023

Episode 11 of Season 4  explores whether DEI is officially done Why Empathy Will not Solve Racism FREE EVENT Is DEI Officially Dead ARTICLE Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to get answers live in the next episode Make Emotional Intelligence Great Again TEDx Talk Follow my book publishing journey on TikTok YouTube Playlist on DEI Consulting...

What Could Reparations Look Like in the Workplace? 03.07.2023

Episode 10 of Season 4  is a recap from the LinkedIn Live show J/K...No But For Real where Janice and Kina discuss reparations and more specifically micro-reparations and ways that workplaces can introduce micro-reparations into the workplace. LinkedIn Live Show J/K...No But For Real FULL SHOW CLICK HERE What Could Micro-Reparations Look Like in the Workplace ARTICLE Pre-Order Decentering Whitenes...

Why Empathy Isn't Needed for DEI 19.06.2023

Episode 9 of Season 4  explores why empathy isn't needed for workplace DEI efforts. Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Owner WEBINAR    Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to get answers live in the next episode Make Emotional Intelligence Great Again TEDx Talk Follow my book publishing journey on TikTok YouTube Playlist on DEI Consulting...

8 Ways Anti-Blackness Shows up in the Workplace 12.06.2023

Episode 8 of Season 4  explores 8 ways that anti-blackness shows up in the workplace. Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Owner WEBINAR    Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace How Communities of Color Perpetuate Anti-Blackness Article Recognizing and Dismantling your Anti-blackness Article Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent UDEMY  COURSE Send DEI questions to Askdrjnice@gmail.com to...

Do Anonymous Hiring Practices Boost Workplace Diversity? 05.06.2023

Episode 7 of Season 4  explores whether anonymous hiring practices are effective for increasing diversity. Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Owner WEBINAR    Harvard Business Review Article : When Blind Hiring Advances DEI Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Talent UDEMY  COURSE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me...

4 Ways Hair Bias Can Show Up in Your Workplace 29.05.2023

Episode 6 of Season 4  explores the ways that hair bias and discrimination show up in the workplace. Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Owner WEBINAR    How Hair Bias Impacts Black Women in the Workplace HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW article My 4c Hair Journey Video Youtube 4 Ways Hair Bias Shows Up at Work Article Texturism and 4c Hair Discrimination Article Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workpl...

The Best Strategies to Recruit Underrepresented Talent in 2023 22.05.2023

Episode 5 of Season 4 explores what the best interventions are to recruit employees from underrepresented racial groups. Recruiting Underrepresented Talent LinkedIn Poll Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Email me to learn more about how we can work together on your workplace's DEI strategy: Janice@bwgbusinesssolutions.com Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-op...

Can ChatGPT Improve Racial Disparities In Healthcare? 15.05.2023

Episode 4 of Season 4 explores how ChatGPT can mitigate racial biases in healthcare. Can ChatGPT Improve Racial Disparities in Healthcare ARTICLE My experiences with Canva's AI Tool LINKEDIN POST My experiences with Canva's AI Tool INSTAGRAM POST Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Will AI Become the New McKinsey NEWY...

Best DEI Interventions to Retain Underrepresented Racial Groups in 2023 08.05.2023

Episode 3 of Season 4 explores which DEI interventions are most effective at retaining underrepresented racial groups in 2023 LinkedIn Poll on which DEI interventions retain underrepresented employees HERE Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace Best practices for Employee Resource Groups ARTICLE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjn...

5 Shows To Better Your Understanding of Black Women in your Workplace 01.05.2023

Episode 2 of Season 4 explores 5 shows that will better your understanding of Black Women in your Workplace. Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace 5 shows that will better your understanding of Black Women in your Workplace ARTICLE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Linkedin Job Seekers Shout Out SURVEY Join my EMAI...

4 Ways Anti-Blackness Shows Up in DEI 06.02.2023

Episode 1 of Season 4 explores 4 Ways Anti-Blackness Shows up in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. Pre-Order Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace 4 Ways Anti-Blackness Shows up in DEI ARTICLE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Who is holding DEI practitioners Accountable? ARTICLE DEI Terms to leave in 2022 ARTICLE L...

DEI Work in 2023 and Beyond 03.01.2023

Episode 20 of Season 3 explores some learning lessons for  DEI consultants in 2023. Doing Impactful Work as a DEI Consultant JANUARY 19TH EVENT RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE Need a Black History Month speaker/facilitator or panelist? Send me an email: Janice@bwgbusinesssolutions.com Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com DEI Metrics for...

Repairing Harm in the Workplace + Book Deal, Kyrie and Kanye 14.11.2022

Episode 19 of Season 3 explores a new book deal, what's happening with Kanye and Kyrie and what questions you should be asking about harm in your workplace. Join my EMAIL LIST HERE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about anti-racism in your workplace CLICK HERE Do you need guida...

Does DEI Training Unfairly Get a Bad Rep? 10.10.2022

Episode 18 of Season 3 explores why DEI training may have more positive effects than we realize. Are We Unfairly Vilifying DEI Training? ARTICLE Indeed FutureWorks Conference Registration LINK Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about anti-racism in your workplace CLICK HERE Do you nee...

How Does White Saviorism Show Up in the Workplace? 03.10.2022

Episode 17 of Season 3 explores white saviorism and how it shows up in the workplace. How Does White Saviorism Show up in the Workplace? ARTICLE How to Foster Greater Equity Through Mutual Aid ARTICLE Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about anti-racism in your workplace CLICK HERE Do you need guidance with creating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive workplace? Send me an email Janice@bwgb...

Does DEI Focus Too Much on Black Employees? 26.09.2022

Episode 16 of Season 3 explores why prioritizing the most harmed and vulnerable employees is necessary for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. ykreborn - Instagram PAGE ykreborn post about internet outages What Does Workplace Equity Look like for Black Women? Article Misogynoir: The Unique Form of Harm that Black Women Experience Article Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or ant...

If You Care About DEI, Why Are You Forcing Employees Back into the Office? 13.09.2022

Episode 15 of Season 3 explores why workplaces that want to prioritize DEI should rethink back to office mandates. If You Care About DEI, Why Are You Forcing Employees Back into the Office? ARTICLE Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about anti-racism in your workplace CLICK HERE Do yo...

Quiet Quitting: Addressing the Systemic Issues in Your Workplace 07.09.2022

Episode 14 of Season 3 explores how to prevent employees from Quiet Quitting. Do you have questions about DEI, anti-racism, or anti-oppression? Send me an email at Askdrjnice@gmail.com Do you need guidance with creating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive workplace? Send me an email Janice@bwgbusinesssolutions or schedule a FREE discovery call here. Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about...

Where Do Justice and Liberation Fit into DEI? 08.08.2022

Episode 13 of Season 3 explores why now is not the time to defund diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Schedule a 15-minute pick-my-brain session about anti-racism in your workplace CLICK HERE Where Do Justice and Liberation Fit Into DEI Article Order The Pink Elephant by CLICKING HERE Let's Connect on TikTok HERE DEI Practitioners: The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master&...

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