Inclusive Collective

Leadership and Innovation Unlocked

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The Leadership and Innovation Unlocked podcast with Inclusive Collective is a conversation with and for leaders driving performance and innovation through inclusive leadership. Our guests consist of leaders and experts in various industries who share their perspectives on leadership and how they strive to build organizational cultures that are high performing, operationally excellent, innovative, and inclusive. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.

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Dilbert goes off the deep end; DE&I leaders are laid off amid cutbacks; and REI's efforts to make the outdoor industry more inclusive 06.03.2023 45:25

Nadia and Rob welcome Payam Abbassian of REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures to discuss the iconic outdoor retailer's efforts to invest in 300 founders of color, how they are uniquely positioned to support those founders, and shares learnings from the fund's journey so far. Also, Rob laments the fact that there has to be an actual person behind the Dilbert comic strip and questions why Tesla and JP Mo...

A councilman crawls onstage, USA Today's diversity reporting, and a deep dive on the immigrant experience with podcaster and activist Saadia Khan. 27.02.2023 41:38

Nadia and Rob discuss a horrifying scene of inaccessibility, the investment USA Today has made in investigating diversity in large companies, and guest Saadia Khan, host of the award-winning Immigrantly podcast, breaks down why immigrants make great entrepreneurs, how varied and nuanced immigrant experiences are, and how microaggressions and hate crimes are related. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Ha...

Optimism as a Value 20.02.2023 28:41

This week in IC, Rob and Nadia reflect on a few positive DEI stories, including Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Medicaid’s new food policy, the origin of Black History Month, and Nadia’s personal JetBlue experience. Tune in! Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnership...

Hunger strike for diversity, DEI degrees, and the unique challenges of DEI in biotech with guest Nadia Alam 13.02.2023 43:49

This week Nadia and Rob head to Italy (they wish) to support a designer's push for diversity in fashion, discuss new college degrees focused on DEI, and highlight representation issues and solutions in biotech with Nadia Alam of Dark Horse Talent. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please ema...

Reflection on a Difficult Week, States Bully Trans Youth, and DEI Consultant Tara Robertson Talks Sponsorship, Mentorship and Coaching Leaders 06.02.2023 38:02

Nadia and Rob check in after a run of news lowlights, a company pays out $1M for racist employee behavior, and guest Tara Robertson shares her expertise in sponsorship and mentorship and why she coaches white leaders to not (ahem) shit their pants. Learn more about Tara Robertson Consulting: : https://tararobertson.ca Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: i...

Remote Work and Young People, the NHL Caves in in Florida, and Legal Guardrails for DEI with guest Samia Kirmani. 30.01.2023 42:09

Nadia and Rob discuss the JP Morgan Chase CEO's fascination with cubicle life, the NHL's job fair fiasco, and welcome Samia Kirmani to get (free) legal advice on how to stay on the right side of the law in DEI and reverse-discrimination issues. Guest Samia M. Kirmani is a principal in the Boston, MA, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the firm's Workplace Training group. She is also a m...

Tech Layoffs Impact on H-1B Visa Workers, Islamophobia vs. Academic Freedom on a College Campus, and Creating Opportunities for Indigenous Communities through STEM with guest Dr. Tiffany Smith 23.01.2023 44:30

Nadia and Rob note the hardships faced by laid off immigrant tech workers, discuss the college professor dismissed for showing a painting of the prophet Muhammad, and are joined by Dr. Tiffany Smith who shares the unique perspectives indigenous people bring to STEM in academic and work settings, where she sees breakthroughs, and encouraging signs in grant and research funding. Dr. Tiffany Smith is...

CEO Optimism and 2023 Workplace Culture and DEI Predictions 16.01.2023 28:43

Nadia and Rob are back and optimism abounds to kick off 2023! Check out our 2023 predictions including the death of DEI training, MORE investment in DEI strategy, and dueling robots. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscri...

Harvard’s Big Move, Disney's Inclusion Gains and the IC 2022 End of Year Gala 19.12.2022 28:44

Nadia & Rob celebrate Harvard’s new President, Disney’s LGBTQ+ recognition, and wrap up 2022 by handing out awards and reflecting on highlights and lowlights for the year in DEI. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscr...

B of A Lays off the Layoffs, "Shark Week" Representation, and Media-tech Entrepreneur Micha Cooper-Edwards 12.12.2022 47:13

Nadia and Rob discuss B of A's alternative to mass layoffs, Shark Week's infatuation with guys named Mike, and are joined by Micha Cooper-Edwards of Soleil Space, Inc. to talk about production, creation, and distribution challenges for content from the Global South. The films she talks about are: * Rocks directed by Sarah Gavron (UK) * Small Axe (series), available on Amazon Prime * Atlantic...

All Deets Episode: Optional LSATs, Four-day Work Weeks Win, and a French Company Crosses All the Lines, with Nadia & Rob 05.12.2022 28:56

This week on IC pod, Rob & Nadia discuss workplace DEI highlights across the globe, including the ‘no fun’ French worker. Don’t miss out! Also, check out the Undivided Gift Guide: https://undivided.io/resources/undivideds-2022-holiday-gift-guide-1319 Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities plea...

DEI and Culture Listener Questions 28.11.2022 27:40

Nadia and Rob answer listener questions on DEI in startups, preparing yourself for getting laid off, and how to attract top talent when competing against bigger companies. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the p...

Twitter's Worst Practices, Wimbledon Gets Less White, and Disability Inclusion Consultant Mary Fernandez 21.11.2022 46:11

In this week's episode, Nadia and Rob lament Elon's "U up?" email to Twitter employees, discuss Wimbledon's leap into the 20th century, and chat with guest Mary Fernandez about how DEI often leaves people with disabilities behind and what companies can do. Mary Fernandez's recommendations: Crip Camp: https://cripcamp.com/ Disability Lead Organizations Autistic Advocacy Network: https://autisticadv...

Election Firsts, NYC Salary Spreads, and Obesity Discrimination and Creating Greater Representation in Medicine with Dr. Juliana Simonetti 14.11.2022 47:59

Nadia and Rob track historic firsts in government representation, discuss the work-around in the NY salary transparency laws, and get in depth on health equity issues with IC’s favorite doctor. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget...

The All-DEETS Episode! Twitter Gets Worse, The Oregonian’s Reckoning, Election Predictions and More! 07.11.2022 35:14

This week, Rob and Nadia react to the latest DEI workplace news including the Twitter Takeover and Mattel’s efforts to be more inclusive, and other news! Tune in for all your latest news centered around DEI in the business world. The Oregonian letter to the editor: https://projects.oregonlive.com/publishing-prejudice/editor-apology Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media ....

Remote Work Boosts People with Disabilities, Disney’s "Bianca" Falls Flat, and Keith Kirkland & Kevin Yoo of WearWorks 31.10.2022 48:00

This week on IC, Nadia and Rob cover remote work's impact on accessibility, Disney’s new short film “Reflect”, and (literally) rap with the cofounders of WearWorks, the leading haptic platform company. Learn more about WearWorks . Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartner...

Ableism in PA Senate Race, Big Bucks for Black VCs, and Jefferey Dagbo on Launching Digital Restaurant Platform Eate Digital 24.10.2022 40:55

Nadia and Rob call out NBC News' coverage of PA Senate candidate John Fetterman, discuss Steve Ballmer's commitment to Black VCs, and guest Jefferey Dagbo of Eate Digital shares insights on diversity in early-stage startups and on building a holistic, inclusive team from the founding team to investors and advisors. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclu...

Gig Work, Great British Baking Blowup, and Investing in the "New America" with Marcos Gonzalez of Vamos Ventures 17.10.2022 48:19

Nadia and Rob talk "gig" worker rules, devour the GBBS controversy, and speak to Marcos Gonzalez, Founder of LatinX-focused VC Vamos Ventures on barriers to greater diversity in VC, the values he leads with, and why the LatinX market is so important for investment growth. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising...

Inflation Nation, Inclusive Uniforms, and the State of DEI with Aparna Rae 10.10.2022 37:21

Nadia and Rob talk bias in wage increases, Virgin Atlantic's new uniform policies and Aparna Rae of Moving Beyond stops by to share her thoughts on DEI in the non-profit sector, corporate reparations and why she's all for quiet quitting. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media . Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email Podcast...

Walmart Family Values, California Pay Transparency, and Doing DEI Strategy Right with Dr. Jodi Detjen 03.10.2022 40:35

This week, Rob and Nadia talk about Walmart's recent expansion on fertility benefits, California joining other states in open pay policies, student debt relief, and protests in Iran. They are also joined by Dr. Jodi Detjen to discuss how DEI and innovation mix at the university level. Dr. Detjen is an organizational consultant and Associate Dean of Innovative Education and Programs at Suffolk Univ...

Quiet Quitting, NBA Bad Behavior and Muslim Media 26.09.2022 39:51

Nadia and Rob talk LOUDLY about quiet quitting, check in on the wide world of sports balls, and guest Asad Butt of Rifelion Media shares his experiences in Muslim-forward media and explains why (media) representation matters. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@...

The Queen’s Death, Patagonia, and DEI in Cannabis 19.09.2022 38:33

Nadia and Rob are BACK! This week they break down corporate response to the Queen’s death, Patagonia’s impact, and guest Dr. HeatherJean MacNeil talks about her research on the Cannabis industry, entrepreneurship as activism, and the practical uses of intersectionality. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opp...

Season 1 ConverFlections Wrap-up Extravaganza 28.07.2022 36:48

Tune in to hear Nadia & Rob’s final thoughts on Season 1. They ‘ConverFlect’ dance-off style on their guests’ perspectives and offer additional advice. You don’t want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Building and Leading a DEI (+B!) Function in a Fast-growing Tech Company with Maggie Roque of Zapier 21.07.2022 37:55

Maggie Roque, Director of DIBE at Zapier, shares her invaluable insights from stops at multiple fast-growing tech firms, the things she will never do again, and the recipe for success she has found at Zapier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Building DEI into an Organization as the HR Function Matures with Precillia Redmond 14.07.2022 37:59

Consultant, Fractional CPO and HR Executive Precillia Redmond of Maeve Solutions shares her advice creating a sense of belonging as companies are doubling in size and infusing DEI practices and behaviors while people processes and operations are being built. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices