The Inclusive Networker

Earlier this year I shared with all of you what my word for this 2023 was: ROAR! Well, today I’m going to uncover the meaning of ROAR for me, why I came up with this word, and the amazing inspiration behind it. Tune in to this episode to understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to incorporate these principles into how we recruit, onboard, take accountability, and retai...

Maisha Dible, Global Entrepreneurs Diversity Coach, is joining us today to help us understand the reasons why black women struggle to get into higher positions in Network Marketing. It is important to recognize the challenges that arise and create an environment where black women can thrive and reach their highest potential. By providing equal access to resources, opportunities, and support, we ca...

TaChelle Lawson, Professional DEI Speaker, Diversity Strategist, and President of FIG Strategy & Consulting joins us today for a special episode to talk about a situation that many women of color struggle with, the lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Tune in as TaChelle tells us all about her background and her experiences being a woman of color in business where many times she w...

Kirsty’s passion behind her business is fueled by her personal experiences. She began learning about how and why she thought differently than the people around her, and has turned that curiosity turned into a career. Kirsty Carden is a holistic business mentor, certified neuro linguistic programming master, and host of the podcast TRANSFORM with Kirsty Carden. She works with aspiring and current f...

Natalie Bullen founded Unapologetic Wealth to eradicate poverty in communities of color via entrepreneurship. She wants her network to know that you can’t budget your way out of poverty or even middle class, and helps her community build wealth with skills they already have and learn how to get comfortable asking for business. Natalie Bullen is a pricing strategy expert, sales coach, and owner of...

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Juanika Cuthbertson, entrepreneur and author, to talk about authenticity in business. Tune into this episode for an energetic conversation about leading with authenticity, and how that helps you move from selling to sharing, which builds stronger communities and relationships. Juanika Cuthbertson is an expert in strategy and development, brand diffe...

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Dr. PBJ, who disrupts burnout in “heart-workers”; achievers who serve from a heart of purpose. “Just because you’re in the same room doesn’t mean you’re having the same experience”, says Dr. PBJ, and wants listeners to begin building relationships by relating through emotions. Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, also known as Dr. PBJ, is an educator of alm...

Curiosity and creativity, and commitment are essential in successful diversity and inclusion, says Sheliza Jamal. Having an open mind and expanding the content that you’re exposed to is a great first step in your personal journey of diversity. In this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona and Sheliza talk about how to give your community the tools it needs to increase diversity and inclusion. Sheliza Jamal...

Do your clients look JUST like you? Why is that and what message are you sending? This week’s episode features Beth Ruffin, CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist, who dives into using data, values, and authentic relationships to build diverse communities. Beth Ruffin is a leader, educator, author, TEDx speaker, cultural disruptor, and CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist; a boutique consulting firm focused...

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona welcomes Helen Thacker, solopreneur and podcast host, for a refreshing conversation about leadership, empowerment, and treating people like people. Helen talks about why understanding and educating yourself that others have different ways of thinking is essential in business and why making others feel seen and heard empowers them. Helen Thacker leads a growing,...

Aligning your core values with your business practices will attract a diverse audience, inclusive to all types of people. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Kelsey Kerslake about acknowledging biases, actively building relationships, and the value of building a diverse network. No one is perfect, and by pretending to be is showing a bland version of who you are that won’t resonate...

Partnership cultivator and co-founder of AndHumanity, a marketing agency that focuses on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, joins Dr. Raymona this week to talk about elevating underrepresented stories. “A lot of people have the right intentions, but don’t know how to translate that into authentic impact.” Acknowledgement, accountability, humility, and knowing that there’s work to be done i...

What image are you putting out into the world? Does it reflect what you want to be attracting? This week, Dr. Raymona chats with Tiffany Napper, a holistic business coach with a focus on compassion, authenticity, and curiosity. Tired of witnessing talented women put their dreams on the back burner – or worse, completely lose their spark because they were so far in the trenches – Tiffany Napper lau...

Are you surrounding yourself with people who value diversity and inclusion? “There is no excuse to have only people who look like you in your marketing” says Ashleigh Chanel. In this week’s episode, Ashleigh and Dr. Raymona talk about the importance of understanding people, and why marketing practices need to represent all types of cultures. Ashleigh Chanel, expert digital marketer and CEO of Make...

Are you purposeful with the content you’re creating? It takes more than consistent posting to reach your target audience. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Jerusher Wiggins about authentically growing your social media network. Jerusher Wiggins, motivational speaker, radio personality, and business coach helps people build their businesses on and offline, creating #DoubleThreats,...

Reaching diverse and underserved communities starts internally by considering who you’re featuring, who’s on your team, your culture, and your values. Beyond marketing, customers want to know how you really are, not just what you want them to see. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Sonia Thompson about forming real connections, relationships over transactions, and the importance o...

Network Marketing expert and coach Roxanne Wilson joins Dr. Raymona in this episode of The Inclusive Networker. Recruitment, retention, marketing, and sales are all places where you can be authentic and intentional with inclusivity, and Roxanne dives into why we need to examine the diversity of our network. She gives us her best advice on growing a diverse team and community and how that will tran...