Inclusive Collective
The Inclusive Collective podcast is a conversation with and for those who seek to understand the complexities around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the business world. We’ll celebrate the essence of an industry and share the perspectives of those who advocate for change. Our invited guests, consisting of leaders, teams and experts in various industries, will share their perspectives of how they strive to implement inclusive workplaces within the business world, cultures, and everyday interpersonal interactions. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Episodes
April 23, 2024 • 45 mins
Grace Yung Foster, Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Initiative, joins Nadia & Rob this week to discuss the barriers transracial adoptees and foster alumni professionals often face and the preliminary findings of a study her organization conducted for this community. Also, Nadia and Rob chat about Major League Soccer's (MLS) latest endeavors to increase diversity and Google's recent firings. Finally, Nadia rants about a University's...
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April 9, 2024 • 48 mins
Lina Cañon of Nur Group joins Nadia and Rob to talk about the lack of lived experience in non-profit leadership, gaps in philanthropy and venture capital systems, and why we all need to get together (in person) in community to solve societal problems. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Congress shutting down a DEI office and changes to how the US Census collects race data. Later, Rob rants about SHRM endorsing an anti-DEI politician and N...
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March 26, 2024 • 30 mins
Rob interviews Nadia about her experience attending the "Ramadan America" film debut. Nadia then discusses the Biden push for disability care expansion and Rob talks about American workers' rights to disconnect from their devices after work hours. Later, they rant about Iowa going backward on gender parity in government and rave about Dermatologists' pushback against anti-DEI pushback.
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March 19, 2024 • 45 mins
Executive Director of CAIR Massachusetts, Tahirah Amatul-Wadud joins Nadia and Rob to talk about how to make the most of Ramadan accommodations requests, where discrimination and harassment is growing, and how to remind ourselves that we deserve joy. Also, Nadia and Rob are embarrassed for Johns Hopkins Medical's repudiation of their DEI leader's definition of privilege and Goldman comes up short on women's progress in leadership p...
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March 12, 2024 • 37 mins
Nadia and Rob get wonky with labor rules for gig workers and get jealous about a great idea from The North Face. Then, Rob hosts Call For Culture CEO Angela R. Howard to talk about how companies can look outside of themselves to see what is coming in workplace culture and how HR should be thinking about its role in cultural transformation. Then, Nadia rants about companies pulling back on paying for employees' weight loss drugs and...
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March 5, 2024 • 22 mins
Nadia and Rob zoom in on a strange anti-DEI resolution from dermatologists and discuss Google's Gemini AI's racially inaccurate depiction of historical events. Then, an Alabama mayor suggests Black athletes bypass the state over anti-DEI bill. 'Tide and Chanel's CEO is named a Time Woman of the Year. Finally, Nadia calls out all the heavy stuff going on in the world and Rob celebrates a big time score for an African music label.
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February 27, 2024 • 28 mins
Nadia and Rob break down the latest tech DEI layoffs and a Supreme Court (lack of a) ruling that may signal a path forward in education and for companies. Then, they discuss a big deal for underrepresented founders and reveal a new entrant in the fight for greater diversity. Finally, Rob rants about the impact lawsuits have had on the Fearless Fund and Nadia gives us a preview of the upcoming Rifelion film, Ramadan America.
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February 20, 2024 • 41 mins
Dr. Fadia Nordtveit joins Inclusive Collective to talk about the link between sustainability and DEIB, how to align DEIB across functions as you develop you business model, and why she leans on data to drive change. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Disney characters' efforts to unionize (and Rob gives a review of Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland) and Wisconsin Republicans' constitutional amendment limiting DEI in government. Later, Nadia r...
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February 13, 2024 • 31 mins
Nadia and Rob sort through the big moments from this year's Grammy Awards before circling back to Zoom's DEI layoffs and the results of a study on remote work. Then, they talk about the US Census' backtracking on a proposed change to identifying disability, and companies' efforts to root out child labor in their supply chains. Finally, Rob rants about age bias and Nadia highlights the work of a special music educator.
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February 6, 2024 • 47 mins
Nadia and Rob welcome Shahzia Noorally, host of the Equity Gap podcast and discuss Canada's polite racism, how leaders can acknowledge emotions and manage conflict this year, and the power of group career mentorship. They also discuss a report on a lack of gender representation in the music industry and a groundbreaking expose of slave labor in the US prison system. Later, they check in on Tesla's deemphasis of underrepresented wor...
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Nadia and Rob are joined by the dynamic executive recruiting duo of Christiaan Heijmen and Farad Ali to talk about inclusive network building, how real leaders are doubling down on inclusion, and why you shouldn't use the word "fit" in recruiting. They also applaud JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon's red-blooded, capitalist backing of DEI, and are taken back by Wayfair's recent layoffs. Later, Nadia rapid-fire rants about Texas, Kyte Baby, a...
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Nadia and Rob welcome theatre DEI expert DeWanda Smith Soeder to talk about cultural competencies needed to create and run a theatrical production, how cultural issues collide in wigs, wardrobe, and makeup, and lessons for other creative spaces. They also discuss the NFL's New England Patriots' new head coach's take on why "seeing color" is important and Rob takes us back to Utah for more anti-DEI chicanery. Later, they rave about ...
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Nadia and Rob check in on NY's efforts to make roadside Chick-fil-As stay open on Sunday (and guarantee drivers rights to fried chicken) and discuss Philadelphia's new mayor's actions to remove degree requirements for city jobs. Then it's "Yay!" for California's move to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants, "Boo!" for Utah's anti-DEI governor, and "Yay, again!" for an increase in investment opportunities for people wit...
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January 9, 2024 • 33 mins
Nadia and Rob predict (with 100% guaranteed accuracy) what will happen in 2024 with predictions on Generative AI in HR, HR Tech, reverse discrimination lawsuits, quotas, childcare, and religion. They also offer predictions on the election, popular sayings, and the quality of Rob's haircuts.
Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley.
Produced by Rifelion Media.
Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com
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December 26, 2023 • 26 mins
Nadia and Rob reflect on memorable guests before discussing another lawsuit claiming reverse discrimination at Hello Alice and a former Facebook DEI staffer's misdeeds. Plus, end-of-year well wishes and a nod to PwC's neurodiversity push.
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Frederique Irwin, President and CEO of the National Women's History Museum joins Nadia and Rob to share her perspective on the state of affairs for women today, how tech will empower educators to better teach women's history, and why we should be cautious about using AI to learn history. Nadia and Rob also discuss an entrepreneur's plan to build AI detection and drones to stop mass shootings and a Supreme Court case that could expa...
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Charlotte Young Bowens, Founder and CEO of Conscious Gear, drops by to share her inspiring founder story with Nadia and Rob and to discuss her approach to inclusive design and how the universe conspires to help those that try. Also, a Johnson & Johnson employee's plea for longer bereavement leave sparks a broad conversation on inclusive family policies, and our hosts discuss how Aflac (and others) are taking the whole person into a...
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December 5, 2023 • 51 mins
DEI thought leader and author Aparna Rae joins Nadia and Rob to break down Tesla's struggles in Sweden, Lululemon's ill-conceived decision to crop a Muslim runner from its ads, and decades of bad behavior at the FDIC. They also discuss the failures of implicit bias training, Dove's initiative to bring inclusive hair design to gaming, and the role of white people in championing DEI.
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November 28, 2023 • 31 mins
Nadia and Rob dissect the latest DEI news like two family members at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Our hosts dish on climate change impacts on gender and sexual minorities, why Amazon's Alexa sucks, a big deal for women's soccer, and the doctor fired for his social media posts on Israel-Gaza War. Later, Rob shares one researcher's efforts to draw attention to Black women scientists and Nadia celebrates Miss Pakistan.
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Talia Cannistra, Partner at Port One Companies joins Nadia and Rob and shares her experiences in the heavily male-dominated worlds of architecture and construction, the advantages of diversity for her clients, and the role mentorship plays in helping overcome bias. Also, Nadia and Rob go early morning shopping at Walmart (and like what they see) and take a walk down Wall Street to find companies demanding greater diversity in bond ...
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