Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis

Thought-provoking dialogue to identify leadership solutions to today's most challenging conflicts. Streamed live each week, Saturdays @ 9:30 EST.Hosted by diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and CEO's Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis. Join us and add your voice to this engaging Diversity Conversation. Please join the conversation:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversity-Conversations-112794377851580Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVJnaLsMakX5zLNocxCkvAEric Ellis, www.integritydev.comTommie Lewis, https://mipcllc.com

Episodes

October 18, 2025 50 mins

 In this week’s episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis take their microphones to the golf course for a fresh and unforgettable conversation about leadership, integrity, and life balance. 

Drawing inspiration from a recent Cincinnati Bengals win and their own golf tournament, Eric and Tommie explore seven powerful lessons: 

  • 🎯 Why success is not defined by your score
  • ⛳ The power of playing the lo...
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In this heartfelt and power-packed episode of Diversity Conversations Live, Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) explore one of the most powerful and practical leadership principles of our time — you don’t just leverage your network; you become leverageable.

Through raw honesty, spiritual reflection, and real-world stories, Eric and Tommie unpack what it truly means to be the kin...

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In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) sit down with Sherry Sims, Founder of the Black Career Women’s Network, for a deep and transparent conversation about leadership, bias, and empowerment in today’s workplace.

Sherry shares her personal journey—from Oklahoma roots to corporate America—and reveals the lessons that shaped h...

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In this powerful live edition of Diversity Conversations, we explore how to find balance, peace, and safety even in the middle of life’s storms.
Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis share heartfelt wisdom, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help leaders, organizations, and individuals navigate challenges with resilience and calm.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to remain centered when everything around you feels ...
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 Operationalizing Love at Work (with Calista Smith, Scale Strategic Solutions)
What if love wasn’t “soft” in business—but a repeatable operating system for results? This week on Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) welcome Calista Smith, President of Scale Strategic Solutions, to explore how leaders can turn values into real behaviors, build r...

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In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations Part 2, Eric Ellis shares the 5 essential leadership skills every leader must master to create authentic, inclusive, and high-performing environments. 🌍💡 

From navigating change to building trust and inspiring teams, Eric brings decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), executive coaching, and organizational transformation. This conversation includes engagi...

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August 16, 2025 62 mins

 In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis shares the 5 essential leadership skills every leader must master to create authentic, inclusive, and high-performing environments. 🌍💡 

From navigating change to building trust and inspiring teams, Eric brings decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), executive coaching, and organizational transformation. This conversation includes engaging int...

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 In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (President & CEO of Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (President & CEO of Make It Plain Consulting) welcome the inspiring Arlene Rahn — speaker, panelist, facilitator, and founder of RedHouse Performance Consulting

Together, they explore the art of building relationships with care, diving deep into Arlene’s life journey, lessons on belonging...

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In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis and Dr. Tommie Lewis welcome Charlotte Otter — author, speaker, and advisor — for an inspiring dialogue about the urgent call for a new kind of leadership in today’s rapidly changing world.

As traditional systems break down, Charlotte shares her vision for cultivating leaders who lead with authenticity, courage, and emotional intelligence. Drawing from her persona...

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 In this inspiring episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis welcome transformational leader Apollo Emeka, widely known as “The Big Decisions Guy,” to explore how making bold, high-impact decisions can completely reshape your life and leadership path. 

Drawing from his experience as a Green Beret, FBI analyst, and DEI strategist, Apollo shares how one courageous choice — moving his family to a country the...

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In this powerful pre-recorded episode of Diversity Conversations, host Eric Ellis sits down one-on-one with Congressman Greg Landsman, who proudly represents Southwest Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Together, they explore what it truly means to make bold and lasting change—from legislative leadership to grassroots community transformation.

🎯 Topics discussed:
 ✅ The courage behind purpose-driven leadership
 ✅ Pol...

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Are you feeling stuck, discouraged, or paralyzed by fear because others don’t believe in your vision? In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis share five transformative strategies to stay grounded, courageous, and unstoppable — even when people try to stand in the way of your purpose. 💪🏾✨

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership, personal growth, or DEI work in unc...

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With Special Guest: Natalie Dusey, Global Chief of Staff at Meet the People.

What does it really take to build a workplace culture where people feel seen, supported, and empowered — while still delivering top-tier results?

Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev...

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June 21, 2025 45 mins

 Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ FaceBook page HERE! And to subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!

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June 14, 2025 58 mins

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Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ FaceBook page HERE! And to subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!

 #diversitycon...

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June 7, 2025 63 mins

Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ FaceBook page HERE! And to subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!

#diversityconve...

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May 31, 2025 63 mins

Let´s be the change we want to see in the World!

Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ FaceBook page HERE! And to subsc...

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May 24, 2025 62 mins

Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ FaceBook page HERE! And to subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!

#diversityconve...

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May 17, 2025 63 mins

With Special Guest:  Chi Chi Okezie,  Owner/Producer SIMPLEnetworking, LLC 

 Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversity Conversations´ Face...

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May 10, 2025 60 mins

Do you know what Bias is?

Do you know that there are different types of Biases?

Here´s your answer!!

Join us in our community and be a part of this engaging conversation at www.facebook.com/elliseric

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are diversity, equity and inclusion strategists and CEO’s.

Eric Ellis at www.integritydev.com or  ericellis@integritydev.com 

Tommie Lewis at www.mipcllc.com or tommielewis@mipcllc.com

We invite you to like Diversi...

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