The Main Perspective

The Main Perspective

The Main Perspective podcast is a platform for honest conversations and dialogue about building trust across race and culture. We will focus on provocative and relevant topics leading and guiding our new global reality.

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July 7, 2021 38 mins

Jay Smith and Alisha Wallace-Smith elevate the conversation on Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap as a married couple and family. Listen as they share how discipline and teamwork make the dream work. 




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We kick-off Season 2 with our host, Dee Dixon, CEO and Publisher of Pride Communications having a candid conversation  with Jada Grandy-Mock, Chief Corporate Community Economic Development Officer, Fifth Third Bank. She shares her perspective on wealth building  amongst Black Americans and how we "Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap."

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June 8, 2021 45 secs

Welcome to Season 2 of The Main Perspective! The need for Black Americans to focus on wealth building is URGENT. Join  our host Dee Dixon, CEO & Publisher of Pride Magazine in Charlotte, NC, as she invites you behind the scenes of some outstanding individuals and their perspective on money and wealth. The question is "How do we Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap?"

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What have we learned about how the Pandemic Deepened the Impact on Trust Between Race & Culture? Two diversity, equity and inclusion experts, Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D. formerly of Catalyst and founder of Giscombe & Associates, Debra Turner Bailey, Retired Global Diversity Officer and Regina Wharton, HR Executive, Fifth Third Bank, share their perspective and summarize the podcast series, discussing dynamic themes as they re...

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July 23, 2020 39 mins

In the midst of a Pandemic, the Millennials Rise up! We invite four fascinating millennials to join the conversation to enlighten us on the movement of No Justice; No Peace and the impact it has had on our nation to stand together and fight for what is right. 

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July 16, 2020 41 mins

Who are “The Champions”? The Main Perspective welcomes the men to the show. What happens when Genders Join Forces and Trust Across Race and Culture becomes the focus at the tipping point of a Pandemic.  Hugh McColl, Sy Pugh, and Nick Wharton share how they became a part of the WIE Story. 


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Two unique women join the conversation Classified as Multiracial and Native American to share their differences, define their similarities in race and culture in the midst of a Pandemic. 


                 

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The Pandemic has revealed much about the nature of work in the U.S. and the focus on who is performing those services. Two Latina women take us on a journey of how it feels to be a Latin American when Latino’s are Facing New Challenges as Essential Workers during the Pandemic. 


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June 25, 2020 40 mins

“Trust Across Race & Culture” A Discussion with Women of Asian Descent share how it feels to be Asian American during this time when threats against Asian Americans are on the rise with the Pandemic. Dr. Christine Chao, Clinical Psychologist and Janet LaBar, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance President, takes us on their journey. 


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June 18, 2020 45 mins

The Pandemic has played a role with uncovering deeply rooted structural racism.  Many believed we were making progress, however, the pandemic shines a harsh light on racial disparities, as well as cultural and class divides in America.  The Black & White Experience conversation expounds on the divide as three diverse women share their stories and experiences.   

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Through the Eyes & Voices of Multicultural Women we examine the history of the Women's Intercultural Exchange also known as WIE and dig deep into what's been happening with race and culture from the WIE lens over 14 years ago. As we look at the WIE journey learn how the partnership with "The Main Event" evolved out of a long-term connection and passion for helping women share their voices. And how the Pandem...

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June 10, 2020 1 min

Join host, Regina Wharton, HR Executive, as we invite multicultural women and men to share in an open conversation about trust across race and culture. 

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