DiversifyHER

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shaunté Kinch. Shaunté Kinch, CEO of Empact Global and an expert with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and aerospace engineering. Kinch, a transformative force in healthcare, holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and certifications in Lean Practice, Project Management, and Systems Engineering. Her impactfu...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with her Visa mentor Raysa Ahuja a powerhouse in HR Strategic Planning, Organization Effectiveness, and Talent Management. With over 12 years of experience, Raysa has been instrumental in translating business vision into initiatives that not only improve performance, profitability, and growth but also elevate employee engagement...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with  Tina Fears. She brings new meaning to the term multi-hyphenate. As a Los Angeles native, she is proud to call Atlanta home. Her recent performance credits include a recurring role as “Clara Ward” in the Emmy-nominated National Geographic anthology series “Genius: Aretha,” currently available on HULU.  As an actor, writer, p...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Kelly Bloom, Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator at Haven House Services. Such a full circle moment--my senior year in high school, Enloe Student Council was able to donate $160k to Haven House through our annual Charity Ball, and I made my first multicultural hair care product donation! So happy to present multicultural hai...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Damon A Williams. Dr. Damon A. Williams is a visionary and inspirational leader, and also one of the nation’s recognized experts in strategic diversity leadership, youth development, corporate responsibility, educational achievement, social impact, and organizational change. In 2017, he launched the National Inclusive Ex...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Melody Birmingham. Melody is the Executive Vice President of NiSource, and Group President, of NiSource Utilities, responsible for leading the company's six-state gas and electric business. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and an MBA from Strayer University. She completed the Advanced Manage...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shayne Halls. Shayne has over 15 years of experience, and he's all about creating inclusive work environments using AI-powered initiatives. Plus, he wrote a cool book called "Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating the DEI Movement," which explores the benefits of AI in supporting DEI efforts. Connect with Sha...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Tammy Dowley-Blackman. She is the CEO of Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group, LLC, which is comprised of a suite of brands, including TDB Group Strategic Advisory, a management consulting firm; Looking Forward Lab, a media content company focused on Gen Z; and Cooper+Lowe, a marketplace for women entrepreneurs and thought leaders. T...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Matt Story. Matt is the Global Brand Partnerships & Advocacy Programs @ Visa and is the host of his own podcast, What's your story? In this podcast, he sits with leaders to explore how their experience as a person of color has helped them in blazing new trails. Matt brings his love of storytelling to amplify how his...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with the founders of The Colored Girl, Tori Elizabeth Phillip and Rachelle Daglis. Tori Elizabeth is a former celebrity wardrobe stylist and is an expert in Sales, PR & Marketing. She went on to work for major corporations like 3M, and Canon, to technology start-ups such as Augury. Tori effortlessly combines her talents &...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Janora McDuffie. Janora is a host, voice-over artist, actress, and proud Tarheel from Durham, North Carolina.  Janora has landed numerous tv appearances, most notably recurring as! Social Worker Janet” on seasons 7 & 8 of Grey"s Anatomy. As a host, she"s most proud of her work on No More Down Low TV, an award-w...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Modupé Congleton. Modupé utilizes various dynamic skills to build awareness and action-oriented workplace cultures. Modupé is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader for Worldwide Amazon Stores. As the company’s largest organization, this wide-ranging role includes managing DEI for Amazon’s Retail, Fashion, Gro...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Ronda Taylor Bullock, Ph. D.. Dr. Bullock is originally from Goldston, NC.  In 2018, she earned her doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill in the Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement Program. Her research interests are critical race theory, whiteness studies, white children’s racial identity construction, and anti-racism. Befor...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Angela Lewis. Angela is the founder of ALA Public Relations. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach and author. Angela has gained significant media attention through her high-level sports experiences. Connect with Angela: Instagram: aneglalewsi_pr or alapublicrelations Email : angela@a...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Wadeya Moore, “Coach Dee.” Coach Dee is an IT Professional with 20+ years of IT experience and became inspired to become a certified life coach when she desired to create and build a solid relationship with her children.  She has seen positive results in her relationship since 2015, using the life coaching skills and techni...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Jaleah Taylor and Mk Ware.  Jaleah and Mk attend UNC Chapel Hill with Raven, and share their journeys of how UNC has treated them so far! Jaleah and Mk both offer advice to future and current college students for life at the hill! Connect with Jaleah  Email: jaleah_taylor@unc.edu Ig: leahtaylur Connect with Mk Email: mkware0...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Saniyah Jean-Georges. Saniyah is a sophomore attending Rutgers University majoring in Business and Marketing, minoring in Computer Science. Saniyah is also a recipient of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund . Saniyah is the founder and owner of Saniyah Spices and is very passionat...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Sabrina Thompson Mitchell. Sabrina is from Wilson, North Carolina, and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill! She is a filmmaker, photographer, activist, and owner of Kuu productions. She specializes in directing and producing TV commercials, short documentaries, world photography, and crafting scripted content for television. Some...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth holds PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida. He is currently teaching and conducting research in the School of Social Work at NC State University. He believes strongly in the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as a communit...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Robin Smoot . Robin is a certified business coach, consultant, and CEO of Robin Smoot & Company, LLC. With a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for the small business community, Robin teaches strategies that allow CEOs to refocus on their passion and work in their genius while enjoying a company that runs s...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Victoria Smith, Aryanna Brandt, Alexia Chavis, and Nicole Stewart about Roe Vs. Wade being overturned. On June 24 , 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion. Listen as these panelist share their raw feelings about to topic.  Co...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Phylicia Jasmin, founder of College by Her, is a Charlotte native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she double majored in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in African American Studies. After graduating in 2017, she went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Nasiya Acklen. Nasiya is a native of Nashville, TN. She matriculated on a presidential scholarship at Hampton University for her undergraduate degree and began her career with General Mills in the Consumer Food Sales division. After receiving her MBA from Cornell University in 2015 on a Consortium fellowship, Nasiya transit...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Ariel Brown. Ariel is a certified medical assistant in the process of writing her own book! Ariel shares her inspiring personal story as to how she lives with diabetes and the way she wants to give diabetes a new look while living with her insulin pump.  Connect with Ariel : Insta: Pumped_4_My_Journey Email: arielbrown@pump...

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Indira Felder. In honor of Women's History Month,  I wanted to recap the inspirational Beauties with Brains event with hosted on March 12th, 2022!  Indi is the founder of Beauties With Brains and Beauties With Brains: Hair Collection, two powerhouse brands that center women’s empowerment and provide resources to women...