Living Corporate

Zach chats with Sarah Morgan, the founder and CEO of BuzzARooney, LLC, about the role of HR and the future of the profession in a corporate context increasingly focused on inclusion and belonging. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Sarah and learn more about BuzzARooney! You can connect with Sarah on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Click here to check out her website, BuzzARooney.c...

Zach sits down with Julie Kratz, a highly-acclaimed inclusive leadership trainer, to talk about the role of white women in advocating for racial equity and inclusion in the workplace. Julie is also a TEDx speaker, a keynote speaker, an executive coach, a certified unconscious bias trainer, and an author, having written multiple books. Check out the links in the show notes to connect with her and t...

Zach sits down with Kenneth L. Johnson, the president of East Coast Executives and a diversity recruiter, to talk about how organizations can better source and retain Black executive level talent. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Kenneth and learn more about East Coast Executives! You can connect with Kenneth on LinkedIn and Twitter. Click here to check out the official East Coast...

Zach sits down with Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, the founder and CEO of The Alignment Quest Enterprise, LLC, to talk about the future of D&I. Check the links in the show notes to connect with her - there's also an Amazon link to her work! You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Click here to check out her personal website. Learn more about her work on Amazon.

With the pandemic being a significant factor in our work experiences this year, Tristan discusses a couple of things to remember for your self-assessment. While it is always important to advocate for yourself during your performance review, with the financial constraints many companies and organizations are feeling right now, it's even more critical. Take some time to reflect on everything you've...

Zach sits down with Karen Fleshman, the founder of Racy Conversations, to discuss the concept of anti-racism and what organizations should be doing to create inclusive and diverse workplaces. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Karen and find out more about Racy Conversations! You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to check out the Racy Conversatio...

Zach welcomes Preston Mitchum, the Director of Policy at URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity, back to the pod to talk about Black liberation and the future of Black and brown folks in the corporate and non-corporate spaces. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Preston! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back...

Zach sits down with Cedrick Smith and Tosca Davis, producers and directors of TO BE US: To Work, to talk about the genesis of the film, Black trauma in the workplace, and their journey in creating the International Black Film Festival's "Best of Film" winning picture. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where y...

Zach sits down with Danisha Lomax, the VP & National Paid Social Lead at Digitas NA, to discuss how individuals can brand themselves effectively in this new economic climate and how organizations can more authentically brand themselves to attract Black and brown talent. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where...

Zach sits down with Kyum Kim, the co-founder of Blind, to discuss the journey of the platform and its role in building inclusive and equitable communities. Blind is a trusted community where 4.1M+ verified professionals anonymously discuss and share career insights and experiences - check the links in the show notes to find out more! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? K...

Zach sits down with racial trauma expert Ashley McGirt to examine the concept and realities of racialized trauma at work. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'...

Tristan Layfield follows up on last week's tip that clued us into how to recognize burnout by discussing what to do once you’ve recognized that you're burnt out. Curing burnout requires more than just a vacation; we have to be a bit more intentional. While that can be difficult when you're already feeling drained, it's virtually the only way to come through on the other side. Struggling with your ...

Zach sits down with Tyson Bonty to discuss career transitions and his new clothing company that empowers aspiring professionals. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strate...

Zach sits down with Tony Lawson, CEO and co-founder of Shoppe Black, a digital space dedicated to Black entrepreneurship and business, to chat about ways Black folks can better serve and support one another economically. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the...

Amy C. Waninger chats with Omari Aarons, the president of the Boston chapter of NAAIA and founder and managing partner of Aarons Group, LLC, on this installment of See It to Be It. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now...

Tristan Layfield talks about burnout, what it is, and how to recognize it. The World Health Organization emphasizes that burnout is specifically work-related and characterized by 3 main things - listen to the whole episode to find out what they are! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI...

Zach sits down with AMP Global founder & CEO Derrick Ashong to talk about his journey and his latest efforts to affirm music and Blackness. Derrick is also the creator of Take Back the Mic: The World Cup of Hip Hop - check out the links in the show notes to find out more about it! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardle...

Our host Amy C. Waninger speaks with Mariama Boney, the president and CEO of Achieve More LLC, on this entry of the See It to Be It series. They discuss the importance of joining an association and break down what it's like to manage them from a leadership perspective. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Mariama and check out Achieve More LLC! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity &...

Tristan Layfield shares an unpopular opinion of his - that work-life balance is a myth.  Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the partner you have...

Zach sits down with author, writer, and speaker Nilofer Merchant to discuss her story, the concept of onlyness, and the various power dynamics in intersectional contexts. Check the links in the show notes for her website, books, and social media handles! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your...

Our host Amy C. Waninger chats with motivational and keynote speaker Frank Kitchen on this installment of the See It to Be It series. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed s...

Our very own Tristan Layfield talks about what you should always keep in mind when writing your resume. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the p...

Zach sits down and has a great discussion with Rich Jones, founder and CEO of Paychecks & Balances, about career navigation, financial freedom and more. Check the links in the show notes to learn more about Paychecks & Balances and to connect with Rich! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your...

Amy C. Waninger chats with Celia Daniels, an Asian Indian trans woman of color who serves as an executive board member at TransCanWork, Inc., on this installment of our See It to Be It series. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Celia, find out more about TransCanWork, and listen to her song! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded compa...

Zach sits down with DEI consultant Jillian Hubbard to talk about the current landscape of corporate D&I and the systemic ways organizations and institutions need to shift to create equitable and inclusive cultures. Check the links in the show notes to connect with Jillian and to find out more about the organizations she shouted out! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Ka...