Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita
Welcome to the "Keeping it Real with Dr. Anita" podcast! The purpose of our dialogue is simple: Raising awareness and changing culture. At the beginning of every month, I set the stage with my monologue. Then, we jump right into our Real Conversations from the C-Suite with my guests for the rest of the month. Through these eye-opening, in-depth conversations, my goal is to provide information and insights that will help you reframe diversity conversations from difficult to different, so please join me and get in the FLO: Follow, Like, and OVER share with your network! Visit www.doctoranita.com to learn more. Also please connect with me and a community of like-minded people from all over the world on LinkedIn. Click below: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b
Episodes
June 8, 2024 • 17 mins
This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’ll be joined by a very special guest, Ms. Tish Norman, an adjunct professor of African American studies at Kentucky State University, corporate trainer, conference speaker, and co-author of 7 leadership books. In our first conversation with Tish, we’ll be talking about the legacy of education and awareness that has been foundational to her success in corporate America.
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June 1, 2024 • 6 mins
The celebration of Juneteenth is not just a remembrance of a historical event, but it's also a testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of Black professionals throughout American history. This resilience is encapsulated beautifully by Maya Angelou, who once said, “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know WHO you are, WHAT you can ri...
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May 25, 2024 • 16 mins
Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Mr. Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work as they help us get clear about who is everybody. For the past couple of years, using the word Diversity is being reframed as the “D” word. Diversity means a lot of things in addition to race, ethnicity, gender identity, and disability. Diversity also includes recognition of neuro-diversity and a host of other ways people...
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May 18, 2024 • 18 mins
Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Mr. Michael C. Bush CEO of Great Place to Work. Hang on to your seat as Mr. Bush and Dr. Anita explore the data about the past, present, and future workforce. Embrace and adapt to the change because it’s going to happen.
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May 11, 2024 • 19 mins
Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to RE-BROADCAST this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Mr. Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. Mr. Bush and Dr. Anita will explore the disconnect among those who value a diverse portfolio to grow their investments yet fail to see how a diverse workforce can grow their business. This series of Real Conversations from the C-suite is starting with a bang!
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May 4, 2024 • 6 mins
Remembering the Significance of Being a Great Place to Work For AllShow Notes: We find ourselves at a critical juncture, where the very foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our corporate sphere is under siege. So, what can we do in the face of this crisis? How can we reignite the flames of DEI in corporate America? One powerful avenue is through events like the Great Place to Work For All Summit. This month ...
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April 27, 2024 • 11 mins
Thank you for returning for my third Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Debbie Nix, Easterseals Southern California’s Chief People Officer, and Dr. Crystal Leonard, supervisor, and assessor with Easterseals Autism Services. Today, we will learn that the best way to be aware is to be a part of opportunities like neurodiversity training to the community through the Norton Simon Museum, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts of Am...
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April 20, 2024 • 15 mins
Welcome back to my second Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Debbie Nix, Easterseals Southern California’s Chief People Officer, and Dr. Crystal Leonard, supervisor, and assessor with Easterseals Autism Services. Today, we’ll explore the healthcare disparity specific to Autism awareness and acceptance amongst the African American and underserved communities, including links to the social determinants of health and what Ea...
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April 13, 2024 • 14 mins
Hello Community! Welcome to Autism Awareness Month. Today on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to have from Easterseals Southern California, Ms. Debbie Nix, Chief People Officer, and Dr. Crystal Leonard, supervisor, and assessor with Easterseals Autism Services. This is an exciting time for the organization as a finalist for DE&I Company of the Year in the Enterprise category and for Dr. Leonard as a finalist ...
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April 6, 2024 • 7 mins
Welcome to Autism Awareness Month. Today, I invite you to stretch beyond mere awareness by exploring the multifaceted dimensions of autism acceptance, both in society and in the workplace. Autism Awareness Month guides us toward a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. It beckons us to move beyond tolerance towards a realm of genuine acceptance, understanding, and celebration of differences.
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March 30, 2024 • 11 mins
Thank you for returning to hear the conclusion of this special Women’s History Month series of Real Conversation from the C-Suite celebrating 5 amazing women CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Fo...
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March 23, 2024 • 16 mins
Thank you for returning for a very special series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite with our Women’s History Month panel of CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics a...
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March 16, 2024 • 10 mins
Being one’s own boss has often been touted as the ultimate thing to do if you have an adventurous spirit, spunk, and the stick-to-itiveness to chart your own path. The first time I took a day for myself just to hang out, it was pretty amazing to think about the fact that there were folks taking care of business on my behalf so that I could get away. But being the boss does come with a cost. Today, my panel of women CEOs -- Pear...
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March 9, 2024 • 23 mins
Today, we celebrate Women's History Month, and on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs who are also members of my Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business cohort. But first, we discuss fashion in terms of the meanings behind the colors of green, purple, and white, their significance for women, and which color resonates most with each guest. Help me welcome Pearl Hanks, Principal at P ...
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March 2, 2024 • 7 mins
Today, we kickoff Women's History Month, and this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs with an incredibly diverse background as leaders representing each of the STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Joining the panel are Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marin...
Joining the panel are Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marin...
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February 24, 2024 • 11 mins
Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Azhelle Ward, The Toy Coach. In our last conversation together, Azhelle will raise our awareness about toys that she helped to shepherd from concept to reality with two different women who have been students in her Toy Creators Academy. I wanted to bridge the recognition of Black History Month with the upcoming celebration of National Women's History Month, so be p...
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February 17, 2024 • 10 mins
Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with The Toy Coach, Ms. Azhelle Ward. During our second conversation, Azhelle will go a little deeper to discuss the differences in how her expertise and lived experience were valued pre- and post- The Black Lives Matter movement. What she will share is rather personal and may give some in our podcast Community reason to pause and reflect on their experiences as a person of color in s...
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February 10, 2024 • 15 mins
Hello, Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to celebrate Black History Month with a unique guest, Ms. Azhelle Ward, also known as The Toy Coach! Did you know there was a such thing? Well, there is, and Azhelle will be sharing with us her experiences as a C-suite executive in the toy industry where the challenges associated with the development and promotion of diverse dolls and toys are not a ga...
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February 3, 2024 • 7 mins
Welcome to Black History Month as we recognize African Americans and the Arts. As we navigate the vast canvas of African American history, let us be mindful of the melodies and masterpieces that have shaped our culture. Let us champion DEI in every aspect of our lives, recognizing that it drives progress and prosperity for ALL Americans. And, as we celebrate the artistry of our past, let us plant seeds of representation in the fert...
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January 27, 2024 • 12 mins
Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications.. Shawn and Dr. Anita will share their insights about creating a 2024 mindset reset that is intentional about aligning purpose driven goals with everyday reality in ways that won’t leave you drained. By being intentional, you will dramatically increase your chances to live your best life more consistently t...
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