From people asking to touch your hair to "you speak so well", women of color have been victims to the challenges of micro and macro aggressions in corporate for a very long time. But what happens when you want to speak up for yourself yet you don't know how? You hire Emily Williams!

Emily Williams has led transformative change processes with organizations and community stakeholders in more than 20 countries to further Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She has experience leading organizations through change and to greater impact as Founder, Executive, and Consultant. Emily is an expert Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Beloit College and Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University. She is an organizer at heart and relishes working on projects that create a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Join me and Emily as we discuss:

• Microaggressions
• Career goals
• Ambitions
• Community
• Microaggressions
• Toxicity at work
• Empowerment
• Systems of Oppression 
• Voices of Women of Color
• DEI Programs
• Courageous conversations
• Weaponizing white woman tears
• Systemic Change

Honorable Mentions

Women in the Workplace Study

Toxic Femininity: When So-Called Allies Curb Your Career

Emily Williams' LinkedIn Post about the word "Empower"

Women are advancing in the workplace, but women of color still lag behind

5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better

Where can you find Emily Williams 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyforwardever/ https://www.instagram.com/heyemilyraquel/ https://forwardeverglobal.com/services

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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!

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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast!  Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!

Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests?  Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now! 

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! I could not let this month pass without showcasing an amazing LGBTQ+ company named The Noun Lounge! I am so fortunate to bring you one of the founders, Aiden Howery, a 24-year old trans man. Aiden started his first clothing brand when he was 17 called Mistaken Artists. But he wanted to create something different and unique. The other co-founder, Taylor Ray came to him saying he would love to start a business, but didn’t know what. One day he was like “you know what would be dope? An LGBTQ+ inspired streetwear brand…” aaaaand The Noun Lounge was born!

The Noun Lounge is a trans-owned all inclusive LGBTQ+ streetwear brand based out of the Midwest. The main goals are to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ community by spreading a positive message through apparel. 

Join me and Aiden as we discuss:

• Why the name "The Noun Lounge"
• The importance of pronouns
• Coming out
• Helping pay for gender transitioning surgery
• The danger of existing
• Afraid of failure
• Being an artist
• Inclusive sizing

Honorable Mentions

"Say it with your chest" collection

Understanding Pronouns

Explaining the Latest Texas Anti-Transgender Directive

Where can you find Aiden Howery 

@thenounlounge

@beastinme816

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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!

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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast!  Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!

Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests?  Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now! 

With all of the devastation that has been happening health-wise, one would think people were able to set aside their racist ideologies and come together especially if they are on their death beds in a hospital. NOPE!! In today's episode, I speak with Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes. 

Vickie is a DEI Facilitator/Consultant and refers to herself as a “safe space creator.” Vickie also works as a chaplain at a hospital in East Tennessee. Rev. Hughes is an Ordained Deacon in the AME Zion denomination. While in Seminary, Vickie served as a cross-cultural Supply Pastor of a Nondenominational Church. Prior to seminary, she worked with various female empowerment ministries, including her own 501c3 female youth nonprofit organization. Vickie has years of management/territory management experience with both for-profit and nonprofit entities.

Join me and Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes as we discuss:

• Discrimination in health care
• Dealing with racist patients
• Setting boundaries
• Spiritual Guidance
• Being open minded
• Intersectionality in religion 
• Sensitivity in the health care industry
• Christianity dominating industries

Honorable Mentions

Racism and discrimination in health care: Providers and patients

Racial Discrimination in Healthcare: How Structural Racism Affects Healthcare

Let Freedom Ring, Violence Cease, Peace Be Still, and Justice Prevail

Where can you find Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes?

Instagram

Twitter

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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!

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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast!  Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!

Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests?  Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!