In this enlightening and entertaining episode of What's in the SOSS, host Yesenia Yser sits down with DEI strategist, social psychologist, and Star Wars superfan Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes. From her academic roots to her entrepreneurial journey, Dr. Hayes shares how diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) drive sustainable growth—and how she found inspiration for her TED Talk in the wisdom of Yoda. The two discuss the myths around DEIA, how the Jedi Council reflects ideal collaboration, and why unlearning old beliefs is key to progress. Plus, stay for the rapid-fire questions and discover if Dr. Hayes is more Marvel or DC.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Career Journey
03:10 – Navigating DEIA in Today’s Landscape
07:49 – TED Talk Inspiration: Star Wars & DEI
11:31 – The TED Experience
13:12 – The TED Talk Message
14:38 – Favorite Yoda Quote
16:34 – Rapid Fire Round
18:37 – Final Thoughts
19:10 – Outro
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