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Amy Rodick, Director of the Office of Military Family Readiness and Policy for the Department of Defense, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of community connections and how service providers and families can contribute to a stronger Military Family Readiness System.

As an Army veteran and military spouse, Amy brings a unique perspective, sharing real-world strategies for service providers to successfully engage with the Military Family Readiness System at the local level.

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In this episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Anne Phibbs, founder and president of Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, Anne shares her insights on finding your voice as an ally. Jessica and Anne discuss the nuances of allyship, the difference between being an ally and engaging in allyship, and how to avoid becoming a social justice “savior.” Anne also shares the challenges that hinder consistent allyship and the role of privilege in leading DEI efforts.

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In this episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Anne Phibbs, founder and president of Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, Anne shares her insights on building accountability and managing pushback in DEI efforts. Jessica and Anne discuss the importance of accountability in DEI work, how to hold others accountable without shaming or blaming, and strategies to integrate accountability into organizations effectively. Anne also addresses the concept of pushback, providing examples and discussing its prevalence in today’s DEI landscape. Tune in to learn practical practices for challenging pushback and fostering a more inclusive environment.