Reboot 25 | LU7 - Inside DEI: The Work You Don’t See (and Why It Matters)

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Last guest episode of the season and it's with a thoughtful, candid conversation about DEI with Lilian Argueta—first-gen American, Human Development grad (UCSD), and DEI operator with experience at UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, Google, and CrowdStrike.

Context & Care: This is a sensitive subject. We’re not here to argue, but to share perspectives and invite inclusive dialogue. Two people, real experiences, open minds.

What we cover:

• Clear, practical definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging
• Pay equity: where bias sneaks in and why interviews ≠ impact
• ERG reality check: why a “simple” cultural moment can take 6+ months
• Comms & credibility: how missed messages send the wrong signal
• Self-ID & compliance: why your profile matters (even if it feels optional)
• What moves the needle: top-down commitment and empowered managers

Links & mentions:

• Connect with Lilian Argueta on LinkedIn – Click Here

Work with Lilian: Open to DEI strategy, ERG leadership, and org-wide inclusion roles.

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