Best Ally Camacho Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 13: Something About Anonymous Gifts 31:33

6M ago31:33

31:33

In Episode 13, "Something About Anonymous Gifts," we unwrap the mystery of someone receiving a series of bizarre, wildly inappropriate presents from an unknown sender. Are the gifts a joke, a misunderstanding, or something more sinister? With each gift more wrong than the last, the situation becomes hilariously puzzling. Join us as we dive into out…

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Ep. 12: Something About a Thanksgiving Surprise 33:48

6M ago33:48

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In Episode 12, "Something About a Thanksgiving Surprise," we carve into the drama of a mom’s unexpected holiday reveal that leaves the family buzzing. Is it a heartfelt announcement, a hilarious twist, or a classic case of overreaction? With a couple of family members left scratching their heads—and maybe overthinking the whole thing—the story is p…

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Ep. 11: Something About a Pool Party 15:19

6M ago15:19

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In Episode 11, "Something About a Pool Party," we’re joined by our special guest, Baby Chris, to tackle a story that made us cringe, laugh, and gasp. This time, it’s all about a dad who did something so outrageous at his kid’s pool party that it left everyone—especially his kid—utterly embarrassed. Was it a simple dad joke gone wrong or something m…

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Ep. 10: Something About Cups 24:45

6M ago24:45

24:45

In Episode 10, "Something About Cups," we unravel a curious breakup story that had us scratching our heads. Somehow, cups are at the center of it all—but how? Was it a quirky obsession, a strange incident, or something completely unexpected? We may never know for sure, but that doesn’t stop us from diving deep and letting our imaginations run wild.…

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Ep. 9: Something About a Wrong Bible 26:20

7M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, Chris and Ally dive into the mysterious story titled "Something About a Bible." What could someone possibly regret putting inside a Bible? A long-lost love letter? A winning lottery ticket? Chris theorizes it might be a drastic confession, while Ally wonders if it's something... Rated R. Join the hosts as they unravel the story, sh…

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Ep. 8: Something About a Note 23:44

7M ago23:44

23:44

In Episode 8, "Something About a Note," we dive into the suspense of a simple act that spirals out of control. What could a note possibly say to escalate a situation so dramatically? Was it a harmless message or something that stirred up chaos? Our team speculates, theorizes, and humorously debates the unexpected twists behind this intriguing title…

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Ep. 7: Something About Getting Revenge 28:18

7M ago28:18

28:18

In Episode 7, "Something About Getting Revenge," we’re joined by special guest Shelby Fetterman to unravel the story behind this budget-friendly payback. With only $18 and a little Amazon ingenuity, someone pulls off a surprising revenge scheme. What could they have possibly bought, and how effective was it? Join us for a fun and unpredictable brea…

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Ep. 6: Something About a Ghost 20:33

7M ago20:33

20:33

In Episode 6, "Something About a Ghost," we start with what seems like a dream-come-true story—everything going just right. But as things progress, the charming romance takes a chilling turn. What was thought to be a catfish scenario morphs into something much spookier, with a twist that left us speechless! Join us as we unpack this tale that goes …

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Ep. 5: Something About an Engagement Dinner 24:31

8M ago24:31

24:31

In Episode 5, "Something About an Engagement Dinner," we delve into a jaw-dropping story that left us stunned. Is this just another family gathering gone awry, or is there a deeper secret hidden beneath the surface? With an unexpected bombshell dropped by the father during dinner, we found ourselves scrambling to piece together what really happened…

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Ep. 4: Something About a Honeymoon 21:11

8M ago21:11

21:11

In Episode 4, "Something About a Honeymoon," we dive into a mysterious and unsettling story that had us on the edge of our seats. Could this be a sweet honeymoon gone wrong, a hidden danger, or something completely unexpected? As always, we speculate wildly about what could be lurking behind the title. Join us for some laughs, heated debates, and c…

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Ep. 1: Something About a Secret Party 25:24

8M ago25:24

25:24

In Episode 1, "Something About a Secret Party," we dive into the intrigue of decoding a story based solely on its cryptic title. What’s this secret party all about? Is it a wild celebration, an exclusive gathering, or something more mysterious? Our team unpacks the possibilities with wild theories, hilarious debates, and imaginative interpretations…

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Ep. 3: Something About True Colors 20:59

8M ago20:59

20:59

In Episode 3, "Something About True Colors," we take on the intriguing challenge of uncovering the real story behind this revealing title. Could it be about a hidden personality, a surprising twist, or a life-changing moment? Our team speculates wildly as we dive into the mystery of someone’s true colors coming out—of all places—in the delivery roo…

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Ep. 2: Something About a Sandwich 16:24

8M ago16:24

16:24

In Episode 2, "Something About a Sandwich," we take on the deliciously mysterious challenge of decoding a story based solely on its curious title. What could this sandwich symbolize? Is it about food, a metaphor for life’s layers, or something more profound? Our team dives deep into wild theories, humorous debates, and creative interpretations as w…

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Save the Date: October 1st! 1:02

8M ago1:02

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Join Chris and Ally on So, What’s the Title? as they guess, read, and rate stories based on random titles. Expect wild theories, laughs, and creative twists. The first batch of episodes drops on October 1st—tune in every Tuesday to unwind and enjoy the fun! 🎙️ Thanks for listening to So, What's the Title? 📢 Love what you hear? Don’t forget to subsc…

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How AI Impacts Biases & Inequities In The Workplace With Kieran Snyder 47:31

2y ago47:31

47:31

How does generative AI impact teams? And what can we do to mitigate the impact of biased AI? In Episode 132, Kieran Snyder, Co-Founder and CEO at Textio, joins Melinda in an insightful discussion about the impact of AI on workplace biases and inequities. They explore the potential harm and social biases perpetuated by generative AI, and look closel…

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The Power Of Touch & The Black Brute Narrative In The Workplace With Aaron Johnson 45:50

2y ago45:50

45:50

What is holistic resistance? How can we practice it to break historical narratives and challenge oppression in the workplace? In Episode 131, Aaron Johnson, Professional Speaker at The CUT, joins Melinda in an honest conversation on the power of touch and the Black brute narrative in the workplace. They explore holistic resistance as a response to …

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Navigating Politics In The Workplace With Cari Guittard 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

What exactly is political intelligence? And why is it important to have in the workplace? In Episode 130, Cari Guittard, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at ChangeX & purposewerx and Leadership Professor at Hult International Business School, joins Melinda in a conversation around the constructive approach to addressing politics within the workplac…

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Designing Anti-Oppressive Products & Services With Sandra Camacho 46:34

2y ago46:34

46:34

What are the key principles of inclusive design? How can we use those principles to create equitable and anti-oppressive products and services? In Episode 129, Sandra Camacho, Inclusive Design Consultant, Educator & Strategist at Sandra By Design, joins Melinda in an informative discussion on techniques for designing anti-oppressive products & serv…

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Using Humor & Empowerment To Improve Inclusion With Karith Foster 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

What is conscious empathy? How can humor help engage people in DEI efforts? In Episode 128, Karith Foster, CEO, Co-Founder, Author, Humorist & DEI Consultant at Inversity Solutions, joins Melinda in a conversation about using humor and empowerment to improve inclusion. They discuss how we can practice conscious empathy to expand our understanding o…

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Unlocking The Beauty Of Belonging With Ritu Bhasin 49:53

2y ago49:53

49:53

What’s the difference between social power and personal power? And how is our personal power tied to our sense of belonging? In Episode 127, Ritu Bhasin, Belonging and Leadership Speaker, Consultant, Author, and Expert at bhasin consulting inc., joins Melinda in an insightful conversation on unlocking the beauty of belonging. Drawing from Ritu’s bo…

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How To Encourage Men To Be Better Allies With Brian Boche 44:17

2y ago44:17

44:17

How can male allies help cultivate a supportive workplace environment? And what does it look like to build a male allyship program? In Episode 126, Brian Boche, Solution Architect at Boche Networks, joins Melinda in an empowering conversation around strategies for encouraging men to become better allies. Brian delves into his allyship journey and s…

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How To Address Workplace Bullying With Megan Carle 49:35

2y ago49:35

49:35

In Episode 125, Megan Carle, Author and Consultant at Carle Consulting, joins Melinda in an insightful conversation on ways to address workplace bullying. They draw from Megan’s book, WALK AWAY TO WIN: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying (McGraw Hill), to discuss various forms of workplace bullying and how to recognize and respond to these harm…

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Changing Workplace Cultures: From Planning To Execution With Marissa Andrada 52:55

2y ago52:55

52:55

When is cultural transformation crucial for teams and organizations? What can leaders do to empower people in times of change? In Episode 124, Marissa Andrada, Culture Master & Kindness Catalyst, joins Melinda in a solution-focused discussion on transforming workplace cultures. Marissa draws from her experience in planning and executing culture cha…

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Exploring The Neuroscience Of Ethical Leadership With Ellen Petry Leanse 49:48

2y ago49:48

49:48

How does a lack of diversity limit one's cognitive potential? What steps can leaders take to cultivate radical equality and belonging? In Episode 123, Ellen Petry Leanse, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host of The Brain and Beyond, joins Melinda in a thought-provoking conversation about the neuroscience behind ethical leadership. They explore how you…

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Doing Equity Work As A Marginalized Changemaker With Cory Ervin-Stewart 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

What does it take to maintain confidence and resilience while engaging in equity work? How can self-grace and allyship help underrepresented changemakers? In Episode 122, Cory Ervin-Stewart, Founder and CEO of Stewart Consulting and Management, LLC, joins Melinda in a candid conversation on navigating the challenges of equity work as a marginalized…

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Managing Cultural Change In The Workplace With Toby Mildon 42:15

2y ago42:15

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What are the strategies for managing cultural change? How can we measure the impact? And what are the emerging trends that may have an influence? In EP121, Toby Mildon, Founder & Director of Mildon, joins Melinda in an action-oriented discussion on creating organizational culture change. They explore various change management models and strategic f…

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How Change Catalyst Became Empovia 46:11

2y ago46:11

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What does 10 years of work in DEI look like? How do you transform an industry? And why is Change Catalyst changing to Empovia? In episode 120, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) and Wayne Sutton, Co-Founder & Advisor of Empovia, kick off season 10 with a reflective conversation on a decade of DEI work across v…

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How To Empower Agents Of Change With Natalia Villalobos 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

In Episode 119, Natalia Villalobos, VP of Inclusion at The New York Times, joins Melinda in a transformative discussion on ways to empower individuals to be agents of change within organizations. They delve into the importance of active listening and learning about the workplace culture to understand the change model before taking action. They expl…

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Reinventing Leadership As An Intersectional Ally With Nina Simons 46:29

2y ago46:29

46:29

In Episode 118, Nina Simons, Co-Founder & Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, joins Melinda in an honest conversation about ways to reinvent leadership by embracing intersectional allyship. They draw from Nina’s book, Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership, and explore how women from diverse backgrounds possess unique t…

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Bridging The Generational Divide With Dima Ghawi 44:28

2y ago44:28

44:28

In Episode 117, Dima Ghawi, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer at Dima Ghawi, LLC, joins Melinda in an informative discussion on how to bridge the generational divide in the workplace. They explore the four main generations in the American workforce, what motivates employees from different generations, and why organizations should recogniz…

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Fostering Inclusive Conversations At Work With David Glasgow 36:03

2y ago36:03

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In Episode 116, David Glasgow, Executive Director of the New York University Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, joins Melinda in an enlightening discussion on how to have inclusive conversations about identity in the workplace. They explore key skills for having identity conversations, such as adopting a growth mindset and ackn…

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Black History: Past, Present, & Future 38:53

2+ y ago38:53

38:53

In Episode 115, Melinda shares talks from previous Empovia events made by Black leaders Daisy Ozim, Angel Acosta, and Ashantè Fray that tackle the impact of Black history on our present and future. At Tech Inclusion 2019, Daisy discusses the long-term impacts of intergenerational trauma and how it is perpetuated through technology. She dives into 1…

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Closing The Gender Wage Gap With Claudia Miller 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

39:15

In Episode 114, Claudia Miller, Career Coach at Claudia T. Miller, LLC, joins Melinda in an empowering conversation about strategies and guidelines we can all implement to help close the gender wage gap. They explore mindset shifts and techniques that underrepresented identities can use to build confidence and better negotiate what they are worth. …

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Building Global Inclusion Through Community With Gabriela de Queiroz 43:08

2+ y ago43:08

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In Episode 113, Gabriela de Queiroz, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in an impactful discussion on building global inclusion through community. They dive into the importance of building inclusive communities to address the global gap in access and opportunity. They discuss how people can start to advocate for social cha…

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Driving LGBTQIA+ Workplace Equity & Inclusion With Nick Alm 46:48

2+ y ago46:48

46:48

In Episode 112, Nick Alm, Founder and Godx of Mossier, joins Melinda in an informative discussion about the key trends that drive LGBTQIA+ workplace equity and inclusion. They look into challenges around policies and procedures for transgender and nonbinary inclusion. They discuss how companies can take action to improve their DEI initiatives throu…

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Redefining Professionalism With Pabel Martinez 37:34

2+ y ago37:34

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In Episode 111, Pabel Martinez, Founder and CEO of Plurawl, joins Melinda in a discussion on redefining professionalism so people can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. They explore how biases around professionalism move individuals to mask their identities and “code-switch”’ to assimilate into another culture. They look into the differ…

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Paving A Pathway To Success For Underestimated Leaders With Donald Thompson 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

39:37

In Episode 110, Donald Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Diversity Movement, joins Melinda in an enriching conversation about how underestimated leaders can pave a pathway to success. Donald shares his successful journey overcoming adversities as an underestimated leader and how his path can help leaders create access and opportunity for marginal…

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Everyone's Role In Creating Accessible Communities With Sunday Parker 39:00

2+ y ago39:00

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In Episode 109, Sunday Parker, Access Technology Program Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in a conversation about everyone’s role in creating accessible and inclusive communities for people with disabilities. Sunday describes what physical and digital accessibility look like and the importance of continuing to incorporate digital accessibility i…

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Understanding The Changing Landscape Of DEI Work With Dax-Devlon Ross 49:41

2+ y ago49:41

49:41

In Episode 108, our final episode of Season 8, Dax-Devlon Ross, Founder / Principal of Dax-Dev and Third Settlements, joins Melinda in a reflective conversation about the changing landscape of DEI work over the years. They look into systemic shifts in communities and organizations, including the pushback to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.…

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Interrupting Microaggressions For LGBTQIA+ Colleagues 37:57

2+ y ago37:57

37:57

In Episode 107, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia, shares a short talk based on her Out & Equal Workplace Summit session with our friends at Qualcomm on “Interrupting Microaggressions: Workplace Interventions for Calling People In.” In this workshop, Melinda shares how we can call each other in to interrupt microaggressions experienced…

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Ways To Address Interpersonal Conflict At Work With Lisa Gelobter 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

In Episode 106, Lisa Gelobter, CEO of tEQuitable, joins Melinda in a discussion on ways to address interpersonal conflict in the workplace. They discuss the true costs and consequences of interpersonal conflicts for an organization. Lisa shares an open-ended question framework tEQuitable uses in their process that can help us all create constructiv…

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Finding Your Power To Create Systemic Change With Lily Zheng 48:11

2+ y ago48:11

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In Episode 105, Lily Zheng, Consultant at Zheng Consulting, joins Melinda in a discussion on how we can use our power to create real systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. They explore different types of power and practical ways we can build movements that address inequities in the workplace. They also discuss the importance of tr…

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How To Be An Ally For Muslim Colleagues With Rahimeh Ramezany 47:39

2+ y ago47:39

47:39

In Episode 104, Rahimeh Ramezany, DEI Practitioner & Founder of Rahimeh Ramezany Consulting, joins Melinda in a discussion on how to be better allies for Muslim colleagues. They dive into the importance of addressing intersectionality in the workplace when building religious inclusion and how managers can use an intersectional approach to establish…

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How To Be An Ally In A Startup 45:21

2+ y ago45:21

45:21

In Episode 103 (recorded live), Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), joins Paula Quintana, Senior Analyst, for High Alpha Innovation’s Satellite Series event on “How to Be an Ally.” In this fireside chat, Melinda shares how we can start our journey as allies to drive a more inclusive and equitable culture in a …

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Transforming Our Workplaces Through Emotional Justice With Esther A. Armah 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

45:49

In Episode 102, Esther A. Armah, CEO of The Armah Institute of Emotional Justice, joins Melinda in a discussion about how Emotional Justice serves as a roadmap for racial healing. This roadmap focuses on the important emotional work all individuals can do to end systemic inequity and help transform our workplaces. They touch on the systems and raci…

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Mindfulness-Based Support For Allyship & Empathy With Rhonda V. Magee 46:20

2+ y ago46:20

46:20

In Episode 101, Rhonda V. Magee, Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco, joins Melinda in a conversation about the practice of mindfulness as a way to build sustainability into allyship and empathy. They look into ways we can deepen our mindfulness to support ourselves through healing intergenerational trauma. They explore how to be be…

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Creating True Disability Inclusion In The Workplace 51:34

2+ y ago51:34

51:34

In Episode 100 (recorded live), Melinda is joined by an incredible panel of disability advocates and experts to discuss how individuals and employee resource groups (ERGs) can drive important conversations and actions that create true disability inclusion in the workplace. Catarina Rivera and John Marble share how managers can build inclusive team …

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Building Psychological Safety And Trust On Teams With Amy Edmondson 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

37:10

In Episode 99, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, joins Melinda to discuss how leaders can build psychological safety and trust on their teams. They explore the benefits of a psychologically safe workplace, signs that may indicate if a workplace is safe, and how psychological safety enable…

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How To Create Disability Inclusion, Accessibility, & Equity Through Policy With Dr. Victor Pineda 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

30:32

In Episode 98, Dr. Victor Pineda, President & Founder of The Victor Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED, joins Melinda in a discussion on his work to create disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity through a comprehensive and integrated approach to policy. They discuss the importance of thought leadership, culture change, and training programs…

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Creating A Culture Of Belonging For Latina Colleagues 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

In Episode 97 (recorded live), Melinda is joined by an incredible panel of experts to discuss actionable steps to creating a culture of belonging for Latina colleagues. Gabriela Chavez-Lopez and Maica Gil share meaningful ways to support Latina colleagues by addressing systemic challenges in the workplace and amplifying the voices of Latinas beyond…

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