Inclusion in Progress

#026 - For minority leaders, ERGs (employee resource groups) provide a sense of community and belonging in an organization — which is why they're critical to D&I initiatives. And with more companies struggling to manage remote and distributed teams, ERGs have even more of a critical role to play in helping employees stay safe, connected and supported in uncertain times. In this episode, Kay Fabell...

#025 - In honor of May's Asian Pacific Islander Awareness (APIA) month, Kay walks through why we need to support Asian and Asian-American communities more than ever. She also shares the history of how Anti-Asian xenophobia is nothing new — and why the conversation around racism isn't just black and white. Finally, Kay discusses concrete ways API employees, ERG and D&I leaders, allies and advocates...

#024 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay speaks with Felicia Jadczak, Co-CEO, Co-Founder & Head of Training at She+ Geeks Out: a platform for womxn and their allies to advocate for gender equity and inclusion in technology. In this discussion, Felicia shares how being the "only" in many rooms inspired her to create She+ Geeks Out, and why she believes that gender equity in tech can hel...

#023 - In honor of May's Mental Health Awareness month, Kay shares practical advice and tips for fellow D&I practitioners to avoid burnout. She also dives into her own lessons from experiencing burnout early in her career — and how she prioritizes her mental health to continue to serve her clients and colleagues. Finally, Kay discusses why emotional boundaries are critical to our D&I work and how...

#022 - In this episode, Kay talks about five ways not to communicate in a crisis with your team, and what to do instead to foster inclusion and belonging.  She also shares a deeply personal experience with grief — and what it can teach you about practicing empathy and inclusive leadership for others during hard times. Finally, Kay walks you through the five specific ways not to talk to someone whe...

#021 - In this episode, Kay dives into a few takeaways from one of her most popular virtual workshops for her corporate clients: how to be a better remote manager.  She also shares some of the technology and techniques she's helping managers implement to connect with one another virtually — and what to consider when creating a remote communication playbook for your team. Finally, Kay makes the imp...

#020 - Kay talks about the importance of inclusive leadership — and why leaders must continue to prioritize belonging for their teams in uncertain times. She also shares her personal experiences with COVID-19: as a recipient of pandemic-motivated xenophobia, as a global citizen with family members on the frontlines in the US and the Philippines, and as a worried daughter-in-law in Spain. Finally,...

#019 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Dr. Janice Gassam, Senior Forbes Contributor, TEDx speaker, and D&I consultant with a Ph. D. in Organizational Psychology. In this discussion, Janice shares how she built her successful personal brand while in between jobs, and how she leveraged her opportunities for visibility and professional growth to create the successful care...

#018 - In this episode, Kay talks candidly about the new "C" word, coronavirus, and shares what she's been doing to support her clients at financial services and tech companies — to add remote work policies to their D&I remits. She also discusses her recent Forbes feature where she shared how she and other D&I practitioners are moving their training online to continue delivering for corporate clie...

#017 - To conclude International Women's Month, Kay talks about the gender pay gap in tech, and what she believes technology companies can do to create gender inclusion for their industry. She also walks through the key reasons why tech companies have a responsibility to lead the conversation on the gender pay gap — and how they can set the tone for other industries on gender equity as well. Final...

#016 - Kay directs this episode of Inclusion in Progress on behalf of women of color like herself towards white women who've asked how they can be better intersectional allies for gender equality. She also dives into the history of feminism and systemic racism, and how that influences the personal and professional advancement of women of color with respect to their non-minority counterparts. Final...

#015 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Jennifer Brown, the best-selling author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. In this discussion, Jennifer shares how she found her voice on diversity and inclusion as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, how she built her 7-figure consulting business with a team of o...

#014 - Kay reflects on her mixed feelings on International Women's Day as a woman of color, what she wishes would change, and why the dialogue on gender equality needs to be intersectional in our companies and communities. She also defines intersectional feminism, and shares the danger of the superwoman leadership myth in helping women achieve equality at work. Finally, Kay talks about what real m...

#013 - Kay focuses this episode for anyone who is learning and willing to become a better ally for minority professionals, sharing daily actions you can take to build a more inclusive world. She also discusses why allyship must be intersectional — not just for white male and female cisgender allies, but for those of us who fall into minority groups ourselves. Finally, Kay talks about why micro-ste...

#012 - Kay discusses how NOT to celebrate Black History Month in your organization, and why it's critical to foster black representation and inclusion for your business in 2020 and beyond. She also talks about specific case studies of where brands have gone wrong in celebrating Black History Month, and what your company can do instead to acknowledge your black professionals without tokenizing or t...

#011 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Minda Harts, entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table.  In this discussion, Minda shares how her book, billed as "Lean In" for WOC, came to be even when she was told there was no audience for it.  She also shares the hurdles women of color still face...

#010 - Kay shares three ways you can boost your visibility at work as a minority professional to advocate for your own career advancement as well as a more inclusive workplace culture. She also shares why even though you feel like you're struggling to become more visible in your organization, it's important to remember your responsibility in paving the way for the people who come after you. Finall...

#009 - Kay discusses three ways to meaningfully measure inclusion to help you successfully execute your data-driven D&I strategy in your organization. She also shares why data and insights are key to helping you increase buy-in from your leadership team, and to inform the next steps for your diversity and inclusion initiative. Finally, Kay shares why the messaging you use in your surveys is critic...

#008 - Kay shares the three main reasons diverse talent will leave your organization, and what you can do about it to continue to build a truly inclusive work culture. She talks about why you need to see diversity and inclusion from the perspective of going beyond just attracting diverse talent, for you to truly retain employees from minority groups. Finally, Kay shares the three key things you ca...

#007 - Kay shares her honest thoughts about the term "POC" or "people of color" as a Filipina American expat living in Spain, and offers a nuanced take on the idea of labels in diversity and inclusion. She talks about how she often shied away from wading into discussions about diversity and inclusion as recently as a year before she started the Inclusion in Progress podcast, and why she often felt...

#006 - In the first episode of 2020, Kay shares the diversity and inclusion industry trends to look for in this decade to keep your company ahead of the curve. She talks about the 5 D&I trends to look out for if you want to build a meaningful, measurable diversity and inclusion initiative in your organization by walking you through industry best practices and key questions to consider when creatin...

#005 - Kay shares the data and statistics you need to make the business case for inclusion in your organization, to help you understand and advocate effectively for the need for D&I. She talks about what her corporate clients struggle with when trying to convince key stakeholders to turn D&I from buzzword to business reality. Finally, Kay shares the 3 questions she uses with her own clients to hel...

#004 - Kay shares her thoughts on former President Barack Obama's comments on wokeness and cancel culture, and whether or not they are positively contributing to our work with diversity and inclusion. She shares her recent conversations with potential non-minority allies and advocates, and how she struggled to find a place to discuss issues around her identity before starting her podcast. Finally,...

#003 - Kay reflects on an intriguing conversation she had with an HR Director at a prominent telecommunications firm in Spain, where she lives, and how it got her thinking about how we define inclusion within our companies. She explains her definition of the 7 pillars of inclusion, and discusses how the context, culture and country can all affect what we prioritize in our organizations and when. F...

#002 - Kay has decided to start the show with a topic that she's been passionate about her entire life: the power of stories to lead change. The core of the work she's done with business leaders and entrepreneurs across 17+ industries is centered around storytelling, and she's witnessed how individual stories lead to more connection and more visibility for underrepresented groups. She starts off b...