dei & social justice

Women don’t lack ambition.They don’t lack skills.And they don’t lack drive. So why do so many capable women — especially women from minority backgrounds — stall before reaching positions of power? In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead! , I’m joined by Alexandra Gantier , a French public relations, public...

Welcome back to  Girl, Take the Lead!  — the podcast where we share real, raw, and remarkable stories that inspire us to lead with courage and heart. Today’s guest is  Dr. Arisbe Mendoza  (Gen X), Director of Global Impact, Advocacy, and Partnerships at Fairtrade International  in Bonn, Germany. A proud M...

Brigette Panetta, Millennial, advocateand ambassador for Media.com, joins us to talk about her real-world experience and insights into social justice leadership. Brigette is a passionate advocate for those facing social injustice and adversity. After experiencing firsthand the devastating impact of false ...

Lisa DeFrank-Cole, Gen X, joins Yo who talks with us about resiliency and other important traits for women leaders. Lisa is Director and F Duke Perry Endowed Professor of Leadership Studies at West Virginia University, and is widely known for her academic and practical expertise in women’s leadership.  ...

Irene Sim joins us to discuss some topics I think you’ll find interesting like the power of emotions, new thinking habits, systemic bias and racism, and emotions and ego. Such good stuff!   Irene is the Managing Director of Coaching Alliance Group, an accredited Executive Leadership Coach, Mentor and ...

Bernadette Smith , Gen X, joins Yo to talk about her book, 'Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization' and provides rich insights into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In addition to being an award-winning author of four books and diversity expert, Bernadette is founder ...