Workplace Diversity

Today's guests are Retired military, powerhouse performers and motivational couple, Shawn 7 and Queen Kimmie executive producers of B.O.S.S. Effect for bold, outspoken, soulful, storytellers who want to increase their income, impact and influence.   In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang, Shawn 7 and Queen Kimmie discuss: The reality of joining the military as a minority One race, the human race  Experienc...

Christianne Paras is an Ilocona, originally from the Locos Region of the Philippines. She currently resides as an uninvited guest, an immigrant settler, Kwikwetlem people of British Columbia, Canada. With over 20 years of experience in the restorative justice field, she is an accomplished facilitator with expertise in a variety of practice models including victim-offender dialogue, family group co...

Suzie Carter started out as a low-pay hairdresser trying to support two young girls so she decided whatever it took to create her own business. After much blood, sweat, and tears, she went on to create not one, but two ten million dollar companies. Her core genius is her ability to simplify complicated issues by creating simple, proven systems that are guaranteed to create dynamic growth. She has...

About Amy Hardeman: Education was not a choice for her as a path or vocation but it was selected for her. She's taught for 20 years, 10 years in elementary, 4 years in secondary, she also worked at an educational service center. Her journey in academia was first in the realm of special education. She taught special education as a resource teacher and as an inclusion teacher. As a special education...

Kay Pranis started with Peacemaking Circles. Her initial teachers in the circle workplace was Barry Stuart, a judge from Yukon Canada; Mark Wedge; and Harold Gatsby. From 1994 to 2003, Kay held the position of Restorative Justice Planner at the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Since that initial exposure to the use of peacemaking circles in the justice system, Kay has been involved and develop...

Justin Pogue is an award-winning author and real estate consultant based on San Jose, California. His book, "Rental Secrets" has already helped so many people around the country. Fox news, the Mercury News, SF Gate, Realtor.com, and Apartment Therapy have all featured his insights for the benefit of their audiences. Since 2003, he has developed and managed Apartments, Rental Homes, and Student Hou...

David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris (all five names for the ancestors) is the son of Bien & DP, grandson of Ruth & Yolando and Ruth & Jesse. As the Founder of Amplify RJ, he is building a digital platform to share the philosophy, practices, and values of Restorative Justice. Now living in "Los Angelish" with his wife Wendy, he leans on the training from his elders and his experiences doing Restorativ...

Erica Littlewolf is from the northern Cheyenne and works in the Mennonite Central Committee - Central State with Indigenous Visioning circle. She is committed to the work of decolonization, authentic relationships and healing. With her B.S. in Psychology and American-Indian Studies, she applies her education to social justice issues and how they impact indigenous people.    In this episode Dr. Gay...

Welcome to Workplace Diversity Podcast: D.I.E.T. Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Tolerance. I'm Dr. Gaye Lang, the president and founder of Workplace Restorative Practices. I have more than 40 years of experience in training and leadership development, & I use those insights to educate, empower & inspire business leaders. I hope that this podcast gives you a solid understanding of the role that dive...

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Dr. Edward Valandra is commonly known but he is also called Wembley Wahab Sheila, his Lakota name. Dr. Valandra resides in his traditional homelands, which go as far east as St. Paul, where he lives right now. This homeland he talks about is the traditional homelands of his people, which is still occupied by the settlers illegally, which he likes to make known for the purpose of acknowledgment.   ...

Dr. Michael Hirsch is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Houston, Towson University in Austin, and Mr. Quincy Dunlap, President, and CEO of Austin area Urban League.    In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang, Dr. Hirsch, and Mr. Dunlap discuss: Inequities within our justice system. The positivity and diversity of peaceful protest and demonstration. National symbols and...

Dr. Robert Ford earned his B.S. Degree in chemistry from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, and Ph. D. in physical chemistry from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. He was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus by both institutions. He is also a retired professor from the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Texas Southern University. He i...

In this episode, I will sit down with Dr. Rogers and have a conversation about diversity and women in leadership.     Dr. Rogers is the Chief Academic Officer for the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. She oversees all educational programs, provides leadership for the faculty, in shaping and articulating a common vision and a sense of vocation for theological education, and she supervises t...

In this episode, Rob Guy and I will discuss if it is the responsibility of African Americans to be the diversity ambassador in their workplace.     Rob Guy has over 20 years of experience in the point of sales computer industry. He is currently a Telecom Manager. Rob serves on the Black Employee Inclusion Network Group at his company. He works to have the interests of black employees acknowledged...

In today's episode, I will sit down with Human Resources Consultant Yvonne E.L. Silver to discuss how to recruit, retain and reward diversity in the corporate suite.    Yvonne is the Founder of Flourish as well as Women and Wisdom Media. She is a Speaker, Author, Radio Host, and Podcast Host. She is a Certified Executive Coach and Chartered Professional Human Resource Consultant. She leverages ove...

In this episode, Eva Medilek and I will discuss the best practices to achieve cultural diversity in the corporate suite    Eva is a Certified High-Performance Coach and  Relationship Success Coach. She has coached both men and women, in the areas of personal development, leadership, and mastering habits for success. She specializes in helping driven high achievers have healthier, happier, and more...

In the fifth episode, Robert Rico and I will discuss the importance of creating a respectful dialogue about race in America. How can law enforcement play a role in this? Robert is a lecturer and the University of Texas at San Antonio in the College of Health Community and Policy the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He also is the Restorative Justice Coordinator in the Office of Incl...

In the fourth episode, I will sit down with Environmental Health and Safety Engineer, John Mack Jr. to discuss the Black Lives Matter protests and workplace diversity.  Are companies changing their policies and support in the workplace?      John is the Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Intel Corporation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and...

Quincy Dunlap is President and CEO of the Austin Area Urban League. Quincy has spent the last 20 plus years working tirelessly for the advancement of underserved, underrepresented, and under resourced communities. His professional time in the movement began in 2010 at the New York Urban League where he served as the Director of College Access. He served as Manager for The Education and Youth Devel...

Dr. Michael Hirsch is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of The College of Arts and Science at Houston Tillotson University in Houston. His research has been published in such journals as Applied Social Science, Social Behavior and Personality, Healthy Perspectives, and Parentology. He is a member of the American Sociological Association and the Association of Applied Clinical Sociology. Dr. Hirsch...

Welcome to the Workplace Diversity Podcast: D.I.E.T. Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Tolerance. For those of you who don't know me: my name is Dr. Gaye Lang, and I am the president and founder of Workplace Restorative Practices. I have more than forty years of experience in training and leadership development, and now, I am using those insights to educate, empower, and inspire business leaders. I ho...