Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell

Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell Podcast, Season 2, Episode 4 Description: In this podcast episode, Tomee and Darlene Jackson, DJ Lady D, the Queen of Chicago House Music, discuss the power of house music and the socially transformative power of Chicago-style house music. Tomee and Darlene take listeners on a journey, moving us through the historical roots of house music, from the...

Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3 Description: In this podcast episode, Tomee and Erin Haskett, President of Lark Productions and Executive Producer of Law & Order Toronto, discuss the power of diverse storytelling and the importance of developing stories that represent the cultural realities of historically marginalized communities. They also explor...

Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2 Description: In this podcast episode, Tomee and Tyler Downey, President of SEIU Healthcare, talk about using the power of documentary storytelling to move union members' stories from the periphery to the centre. Tyler shares his insights about the creation of Endless Shifts: Stories that Keep Care Alive." Tomee and Tyler...

Welcome back to Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell. Season 2, Episode 1 launches today as we enter the first month of 2026. Tomee's guest is Canadian legal scholar and historian, Constance Backhouse . Professor Backhouse is a Distinguished University Professor and University Research Chair at the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. She has published several books...

In Episode 11, Tomee focuses on the challenges of doing anti-racism work in the current social and political moment. She shares insights about what is needed to move forward, including examples of what happens when leaders do not move beyond words and symbolic gestures toward sustainable action. Tomee also sheds light on actions that individuals and organizations can take. She provides listeners w...

In Episode 10, Tomee weaves the story of her work journey and her successes, not being forged from the diversity, equity, and inclusion business case. For Tomee, her work life as an adult began before workplaces formalized diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. She raises the issues of health, safety, well-being, culturally responsive services, and the need to uphold human rights in light of...

In Episode 9, Tomee discusses the impact of polarization in work, union and service environments. She shares some of the actions employers and individuals can take. If you're interested in joining Tomee for an upcoming episode, send her a message to info@tomeesojourner.com . Please note that a code of conduct, community and group guidelines apply. Posts and comments will be moderated. #politicalpo...

In Episode 8, Tomee discusses 3 actions to take to embrace your dreams. She shares some of the actions she is taking to move a 30-year-old dream from an idea to an intention and now into reality. Tomee also invites listeners to think about, map out, invest, nurture and make their dreams real. If you're interested in joining Tomee for an upcoming episode, send her a message to info@tomeesojourner.c...

In Episode 7, Tomee discusses the importance of advocating for women's professional sports, removing barriers, and inclusion practices. Tomee provides examples from her athletic journey as a former semi-professional tackle football athlete and her professional journey working with professional athletes. She also invites listeners to think about ways to address systemic intersectional forms of raci...

In Episode 6, Tomee shares five ways to embrace joy in your work and in your personal journey. She provides examples and invites listeners to develop their own process for integrating joy into their day-to-day work. Share your comments and episode ideas with Tomee at info@tomeesojourner.com . If you want to be a guest, email us. An exciting new feature: To make this podcast more interactive, Tomee...

In Episode 5, Tomee explores leading through change and offers five key leadership tips for listeners: integrity, use of discretion, recognition of contributions, decision-making, and respect and dignity. Businesses and organizations are navigating how to create sustainable work environments where barriers are removed and belonging practices are integrated into day-to-day operations. However, the...

In Episode 4, Tomee focuses on safety and accessibility at entertainment events. She shares insights about her previous experiences as a security professional and as a guest at sporting events and concerts. Tomee asks listeners who plan events and retain event security businesses to integrate an intersectional trauma-informed anti-racism and anti-oppression lens into their risk mitigation strategi...

This episode explores healthcare advocacy from an intersectional anti-racism, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed lens. Tomee shares insights and suggestions on self-advocacy, the patient intake process, and different ways to access healthcare services. She offers healthcare providers tips and examples of how to be more inclusive to 2SLGBTQI+ patients from Black/African/Caribbean communities. Ema...

This episode focuses on the changes taking place in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. Tomee asks listeners to reflect on what needs to happen next to build sustainable approaches to uphold human rights, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression for professionals, employees, and community members. To share your insights, ask questions, and be considered as a guest for the show, email i...

Welcome to the first podcast episode of Make It Make Sense with Tomee Sojourner-Campbell. In this episode, Tomee asks listeners to reimagine how they show up at work, and she offers ten tips to integrate into their day-to-day work life. #BlackHistory #BlackPresent #BlackFutures2024