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November 22, 2023 54 mins
Should tiny businesses be worried about the huge issues of inclusion and diversity? Why does allyship really matter - beyond just wanting to be (and be seen as) a good person? And how can we all go beyond performative acts into real, bottom-line shifting, glass ceiling shattering, stigma-debunking change-making?

Welcome back to another episode of "Too Legitimate to Quit" with your host Annie P. Ruggles. This week, Annie is joined by the inspirational force known as Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence. (She says, "Don't forget the "H" in Raymona." Annie says," Don't forget the 'Dr.'") This no-holds-barred, real and relatable, multi-racial discussion on representation, advocacy, "white tears," and more, is equal parts motivational, challenging, and actionable.

Then, Annie and Dr. Raymona conclude a two-part discussion on the reality phenomenon "Love is Blind" and its connections to identity, trust, cultural lenses, and deepening understanding! (Don't miss part 1 with the fabulous Emma Tessler!)

Resources:
- Connect with Dr. Raymona through her website, Instagram, and YouTube

What's Inside:
01:44 Helping businesses embrace DEI strategies and training.
08:25 Personal and professional allyship are intertwined.
12:18 Brands show support for specific causes conveniently.
22:44 Marketing and sales use assumptions to understand customers.
24:59 Know your lens to understand your beliefs.
30:55 Allyship can be scary. Do it anyway.
39:19 ROARing into Love Is Blind
45:21 Perspective shapes experiences, even in relationships.
51:16 Homework: Create lasting impressions, show trust, increase success.

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106: On Launches, Social Listening & Iron Man (feat. Jennifer Tamborski)
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