Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Gizelle Clemens, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement at National Medical Fellowships. Gizelle is a fervent leader working at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. She is both a disruptor and unifier driving systemic organizational change

Giselle shares her personal experience as a Black disabled woman and the challenges she faced in getting a proper medical diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of representation, highlighting how having a Black female doctor finally led to her medical issues being identified and treated.

In this conversation, we discuss…

• Gizelle’s commitment to health equity.
• The challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace and how organizations can create cultures of equity and belonging.
• Her vision for disability justice, which includes eliminating barriers to transportation, housing, and access to resources.

This episode is a must-listen for organizational leaders. Giselle challenges us to take action and make our workplaces and communities more accessible for people with disabilities, which ultimately benefits us all.

Resources:
Gizelle Clemens Linkedin
Crip Camp
DisabilityLead
Emily Blum

One thing I know for sure is that doing the work of DEI and social justice can be emotionally draining. Finding ways to nurture yourself is critical. Which is why, on this week's episode, I'm honored to speak with Taylor Elyse Morrison. She is the Founder of The Inner Workout, Facilitator, and Podcast host. Inner Workout is Taylor’s brainchild, born out of her mission to help others beat burnout through sustainable self-care practices. Inner Workout is a personal development tool inspired by yogic philosophy. It has been featured in various well-known platforms such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and PopSugar. Taylor talks about the origins of Inner Workout and shares why she felt it was a necessary invention. She discusses the five dimensions of well-being, which are physical, energetic, mental and emotional, wisdom, and bliss.

Resources:
Taylor Elyse Morrison's Linkedin

Welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Corliss Gardner, the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Old National Bank. Corliss began her career in finance and, like many of us, found her passion in creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces. .

We discuss Corliss's background, beginning with her early start in banking and how she navigated spaces often being “the only” .

In this conversation, we discuss…

• The importance of mentorship and sponsorship in navigating your career.
• the challenges and successes she faced often being the only Black woman in professional spaces.
• the significance of building support networks and communities to foster a sense of belonging and combat isolation.
• insights into her collaborative approach, partnering with stakeholders to ensure DEI lens is embedded in processes and practices.

This episode is a must-listen for those commited to driving meaningful change in organizational culture. Corliss Gardner's experiences and insights provide valuable guidance for navigating professional spaces, embedding DEI into business practices, and envisioning a future of true belonging.

Resources:

Corliss Garner’s Linkedin