Communicate Like You Give A Damn

According to Ashley T. Brundage, Award-winning leadership and empowerment expert, some people have more access to empowerment than others. As a transgender woman, Ashley used her own coming out journey to develop a leadership program through her company, Empowering Differences,  that drives out the “power” from empowerment for leaders. Ashley believes in leveraging differences to impact change as she shares with Kim her origin...

To kick off the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, Kim Clark is joined by dynamic organizer, facilitator, speaker (and professional mentor to Kim), Deborah L. Johnson, affectionately known as “Rev D”. Together, they not only discuss what DEI means as a whole, but also connect the dots between how history has played a role in the current state of DEI and how to integrate these efforts into the modern workplace. Their discussi...

What is our DEI strategy achieving? Communicators need to be able to answer this question and Lily Zheng, DEI Strategist, Author and Consultant, tells all to Kim Clark on everything we need to consider when guiding leaders through effective DEI work that produces measurable outcomes. Lily is on a mission to help differentiate DEI activities and initiatives from real actionable long-term processes that aim to create accountability f...

It’s time to get political! Kim Clark brings in Director General of Communications, Shirley Anne Off, who’s been serving as the Justice Canada’s Head of Communications and Champion for Indigenous Peoples since 2016. As a representative of the government, Shirley Anne sheds light on what it takes for government communications systems to “show their work” by building trust and creating policies to serve ...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn Kim speaks with DEIB practictioner and workplace strategist, Jessica Bantom. Jessica has recently published a new book called Design for Identity: How To Design Authentically for a Diverse World. Bantom and Clark dive deep into the world of design and marketing while talking through ways a company can stop being performative when it comes to design. They both know how important it...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark talks with Maria Gamboa. Maria talks about the takeaways from her dissertation leading into consultant work. Gamboa believes there needs to be a major shift in mindset for inclusion. There are many group rights around voting. We must try to understand what policies impact certain groups. Maria believes that there are many inequities in language, concerning policy - espe...

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn Kim Clark interviews her friend and Professor of RTVF at San Jose University, Kimb Massey. Kimb has taught media for half of her career and believes we are all part of a culture; family, vocational, fandom etc. Massey challenges us to think about our media consumption and pay attention to the fact that a lot of what we want is because the media tells us what we want. We must make ...

Kim Clark interviews Michael Hingson in this week’s episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. Hingson was born blind and grew up with parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Kim and Michael talk about the things we need to be looking at and doing to make our channels more accessible. We need to never assume, we always need to ask. Hingson works with a company called AccessiBe which provides an artificia...

Organizer, Facilitator, Speaker and professional mentor to Kim Clark, Deborah L. Johnson, also known as "Rev D," is back again for another powerful episode of the Communicate Like You Give a Damn podcast. Not only does Rev D expound on her extensive experience with landmark cases in California supporting the DEI agenda, she also discusses the importance of what makes a good communicator in order for companies to see all that's poss...

In this week's episode, join Kim Clark as she engages in a compelling conversation with Miriam Khalifa, delving into the profound impact of messaging strategy as it relates to DEI. With a background rooted in political and public opinion research, Miriam's involvement in top-tier U.S. campaigns adds a unique perspective. The discussion centers around the crucial alignment between words and actions, emphasizing the necessity for cor...

President and CEO of Empowering Differences, Ashley T. Brundage, is back for another episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark! In continuing their conversation surrounding “Empowering Differences,” Ashley and Kim dive deep into the intricate world of DEI messaging in the realm of branding, marketing and corporate communications. Together they uncover the alignment within organizations in order to strengthen the im...

Kim Clark continues her conversation with Director of Communications for the Justice Champion for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Shirley Anne Off on how to navigate DEI initiatives by diving even deeper into her personal journey of self-discovery. Not only does Shirley Anne Off explore her upbringing, but she also shares just how much her experiences have shaped her professional journey. Together, they talk redefining womanhood, rec...

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark is joined by Organizational Psychologist, Angela Howard. Throughout this insightful episode, Angela and Kim delve into the realm of culture transformation while taking us on a journey to understand the intricate workings of how organizational culture shapes and molds our workplaces. Not only do they explore the connections between an organization’s stated values vs thei...

Let the enlightenment begin! On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark is joined by Elizabeth Bunney, a third generation Métis citizen with Cree/Polish/Irish & English descent. Together, they have an impactful conversation about indigenous history and provide an introspection on being white-presenting. Elizabeth also gives her expert advice to communicators as it relates to land acknowledgement and how...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the world of autism from a writer's perspective, exploring the personal experiences of Chelsea Delaney (he/him), an artist, writer, and editor who also happens to be neurodivergent. Join Kim and Chelsea as they navigate the intricate terrain of autism, from the story of their diagnoses to how autism has profoundly influenced his writing. Not only do they both share their personal exp...

It’s time to advocate for language accessibility! This week on Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host, Kim Clark is joined by Language Access Advocate and Founder/CEO of Equal Access Language Services, Carol Velandia as they embark on a journey to better understand the profound ways in which language shapes our world. This critical conversation highlights the importance of language access, specifically within the United States, alo...

Drawing from a profound passion for language and communication, Jason D. Patent, Co-founder of Bridgelabs and JP Global Lead and Inclusive Leadership Coach, talks intently with Kim Clark about the steps to take towards bridging the gap with leaders towards an equitable world. Not only does Jason share his insights and expertise, but he dives into his skills on how to speak up in advantaged spaces, dismantling barriers and actionabl...

In the next episode of Communicate Like You Give a Damn, host Kim Clark sits down with a true trailblazer in the field of workplace linguistics, Suzanne Wertheim, a national expert on inclusive language and author of the new book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. Together, they have an enlightening conversation surrounding linguistic anthropology, language bias and how it relates to communicating in today’s workplace. Not only d...

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, Kim Clark leads an engaging conversation with award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, Jennifer Brown. From her unique journey of being a former opera singer, to now becoming a trailblazer for DEI, Jennifer Brown gives her insights on how communicators can advise their leaders on leading institutions through change. Not only does s...