Summary
In this episode of the Winning Season podcast, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Alair Castro, a Director of Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Marketing at Northwestern Mutual and founder of the AC Consultancy. Alair shares her journey and passion for addressing the racial wealth gap, advocating for Black women, and creating inclusive marketing strategies. The conversation explores the importance of building trust within communities, measuring success beyond traditional metrics, and the significance of maintaining authenticity in consultancy work. Alair emphasizes the need for multiple streams of income and the value of unplugged family time for personal and professional growth.
Takeaways
- Alair Castro is a Director of Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Marketing.
- Her career is dedicated to advocating for Black women.
- The racial wealth gap is a significant issue affecting the Black community.
- Building trust within the Black community is crucial for financial services.
- Inclusive marketing can drive business goals and community impact.
- Success indicators should go beyond clicks and impressions.
- Maintaining authenticity is key in consultancy work.
- Monetizing your skills can create additional income streams.
- Unplugged family time is essential for mental well-being.
- Effective communication of boundaries is vital in leadership.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alair Castro
01:40 Passion for Racial Wealth Gap
03:48 Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap
05:14 Building Buy-In for Inclusion
06:44 The Business Case for Inclusive Marketing
07:42 Cultural Insights in Marketing
09:23 Measuring Success Beyond Clicks
10:40 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
12:15 Monetizing Your Genius
14:05 The Importance of Unplugged Time
16:00 Turning Conflict into Collaboration
17:56 Marketing and Money Rules for Change Makers
18:24 Fun and Personal Insights with Alair Castro
Connect with Alair
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaircastro/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/acoutoftheoffice/
Online https://www.theacconsultancy.com/
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