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In the first installment of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons takes the listener on a deep-dive into the opportunities and difficulties that have been presented with the rise of remote work. Daralyse uncovers the ways in which the landscape of work as we know it has shifted since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, and the guests featured in this episode share insights on the impact remote work has had on people's personal and professional lives. In this episode, you will learn about: * How the rise of remote work has created a more equitable playing field for persons with disabilities. * How remote work has created more space for adults to be present with their children and their household obligations, while still fulfilling their roles at work. * How remote work has blurred the boundaries between work and home, and how some people have thrived in this environment, while others have not. * The disparity in the work-from-home experience for caregivers and those who are not in caregiving roles. * The disparity in experience between individuals of different identities (such as gender and/or race) when it comes to opportunities and experiences of remote work. * How remote work has cultivated efficiency in communication in the workplace, and has helped curb opportunities for workplace harassment, unwanted comments, etc. * The ways in which working from home can accelerate mental health concerns for some, particularly around issues of loneliness and lack of social outlets. * How going virtual has been a challenge and a blessing to startups and established companies alike. Our guest experts this episode include: Shanna Hocking - Shanna is a thought-leader, keynote speaker, and writer with 20 years experience working in leadership development. Shanna is the author of One Bold Move a Day and the host of the One Bold Move a Day Podcast. Sabrina Volpone - Sabrina is an Associate Professor in the Organizational Leadership Division at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, and a diversity researcher. She uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand how organizations manage their diverse workforces and how diverse individuals flourish through the management of their identities at work. Sabrina spoke about there being a variety of experiences for those working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Munir Mandviwalla - Munir is the Professor of Management Information Systems, a Milton F. Stauffer Senior Research Fellow, and the Executive Director of the Institute for Business and Information Technology at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Natalie Pedersen - Natalie is the Associate Professor of Legal Studies at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, Vice President of the Employment Law Section of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business and Secretary of the Mid-Atlantic Academy of Legal Studies in Business. Chair Charlotte Burrows - Designated by President Biden as Chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - EEOC - on January 20, 2021, Chari Burrows has served as a Commissioner of the EEOC for multiple terms and who previously served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the United States Department of Justice, as well as General Counsel for Civil and Constitutional Rights to Senator Edward M Kennedy. Elizabeth Smith - Elizabeth is a graduate of Rollins College who double-majored in Music and Communications and is currently participating in the Accelerate Graduate Studies Program to obtain a Master of Public Health degree by 2024. She is a disability advocate and researcher who spoke about her experiences with remote work, and what her research showed about how remote work has enabled many individuals with disabilities to attend to their needs while optimizing their contributions and feeling connected in situations where they might have previously been excluded, either due to inaccessibility, or to identity-based discrimination. Joyc

In this first Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they dive deeper into the impact of remote work - not only on society as a whole, but on their own lives as well. The expert voice featured in this Q&A episode is Liz Taylor, an Assistant Professor within Temple University's Fox School of Business. Liz answers listener questions and shares further insights on research surrounding the continually evolving landscape of work. In this episode, you will learn about: * How remote work has created more space for adults to be present with their children and their household obligations, while still fulfilling their roles at work. * How remote work has blurred the boundaries between work and home, and how some people have thrived in this environment, while others have not. * How intersectionality plays a major role in how remote work has impacted, and continues to impact, people in these types of jobs. * The disparity in work-from-home experiences between caregivers and those who are not in caregiving roles. * How to advocate for a style of employment that supports individual and organizational needs. * How to effectively set boundaries for oneself while working from home. Our guest expert this episode is:Liz Taylor - Liz is an Assistant Professor in the Sport and Recreation Management Department at Temple University's School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management, whose work examines gender descrimination, homophobia, sexual harassment and assault within the athletic industry, has done a lot of work examining cultures of abuse as well as how workplace expectations of employee engagement can lead to burnout. Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable. Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations. Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist. Click here for a full transcript of this episode. VitaSupreme Supplements: To get 10% off your first order, go to vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity.

In this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they take a closer look at diversity as it relates to individuals with visible and invisible disabilities, in the workplace. This episode features an interview between Daralyse and Tanner Gers, President and Founder of AccessAbility Officer, a firm that educates and trains companies so they can become more inclusive of workers with disabilities. Tanner answers listeners' questions and shares insights about the continually evolving landscape of workplace inclusion. In this episode, you will learn about: * The inherent ableist biases of our society, and some of the non-obvious struggles that persons with disabilities and neuro-diversities face. * The importance of a company's ownership over the process of educating leadership and employees in creating an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging and employee success. * The fragility of belonging, and how disabilities and neuro-diversities play a role in the intersectionality of identity. * The importance of coming to an employer with solutions when seeking change in the workplace. * The value of disability-readiness, at work and elsewhere. * Ways to find resources for workers, including in instances where those resources may not be readily, or obviously, available. Our guest expert this episode is:Tanner Gers - Tanner is the President and Founder of AccessAbility Officer, a data-driven disability inclusion firm who helps companies “Drive Ability D&I and Maximize ROI”. Tanner also serves as a board member for Menus4All, and recently co-authored Foresight Augmented Reality's solution proposal for the US Department of Transportation's Inclusive Design Challenge. Tanner is a US Paralympian, World Championship team member as well. Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable. Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations. Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist. Resources this episode:Access Ability Officer Click here for a full transcript of this episode. VitaSupreme Supplements: To get 10% off your first order, go to vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores visible and invisible disabilities, and the ways in which individuals with disabilities contribute to society. By shining a light on a wide range of physical, mental, emotional, and sensory disabilities, this episode highlights the importance of creating workplaces that are accessible and disability-ready. In this episode, you will learn about: * Neurodiversity and other often invisible disabilities. * The ways in which non-typical ways of thinking can, and often does, lead to innovation. * The prevalence of disabilities within society, and within the workplace. * The discrimination and rejection that people with invisible and visible disabilities face at work, and elsewhere. * How representation is key to supporting those whose bodies and brains function in ways that are not considered “typical. * The not-so-obvious advantages and disadvantages that people can experience when their disabilities are not readily visible to others. * How working with people with disabilities creates opportunities for understanding and allyship. Our guest experts this episode include: Bev Weinberg - Bev is the Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for enhancing community engagement with a special focus on partnering with individuals with developmental disabilities. Tom Edwards - Tom is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Engineering Management and Director of the Department of Engineering, Technology and Management at Temple University. And he's an organizational expert who utilizes research, practical application and teaching to drive innovation in the pursuit of organizational missions. Slobodon Vucetic - Director of the Center for Hybrid Intelligence and a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Temple University. Slobodon is spearheading a multidisciplinary team at Temple. And his team at Temple was awarded $2.3 million from the National Science Foundation to develop software that will provide job assistance for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Uma Srivastava - Uma is the COO of KultureCity, an organization that is dedicated to making the nevers possible by creating sensory accessibility and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities. Uma is passionate about eradicating stigma and expanding opportunities for inclusion through awareness and intervention. She is also co-chair for the 2022 World Games Disability Inclusion and Access Committee and co-chair for the backpacks project at Rotary Nashville. Elizabeth Smith - Elizabeth is a graduate of Rollins College who double-majored in Music and Communications and is currently participating in the Accelerate Graduate Studies Program to obtain a Master of Public Health degree by 2024. She is a disability advocate and researcher who spoke about her experiences with remote work, and what her research showed about how remote work has enabled many individuals with disabilities to attend to their needs while optimizing their contributions and feeling connected in situations where they might have previously been excluded, either due to inaccessibility, or to identity-based discrimination. Alida Miranda Wolf - Alida is the author of Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last and CEO and Founder of Ethos, a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging firm dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for underrepresented and underserved groups. Tanner Gers - Tanner is the President and Founder of AccessAbility Officer, a data-driven disability inclusion firm who helps companies “Drive Ability D&I and Maximize ROI”. Tanner also serves as a board member for Menus4All, and recently co-authored Foresight Augmented Reality's solution proposal for the US Department of Transportation's Inclusive Design Challenge. Tanner is a US Paralympian, World Championship team member as well.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the ways in which the #MeToo Movement both made sexual harassment visible and failed to expose the extent to which harassment is supported by abusive systems. As Daralyse and those interviewed discuss the simultaneous importance and inadequacy of the #MeToo Movement, they reveal the cultural norms that promote unhealthy power dynamics, at work and elsewhere, and invite listeners to move beyond “bad apple” thinking and to create environments wherein bystanders become upstanders! In this episode, you will learn about: * How the #MeToo Movement has shifted the landscape of abuse in the workplace. * That abuse is systemic, and that ending it is a much larger and more daunting task than removing “bad apples.” * The importance of survivors sharing their stories (if they choose) as a means of empowering themselves and supporting others. * How workplace abuse, while more likely to be perpetrated by men against women, persists in many forms and impacts individuals of all genders. * How sexual abuse is, at its core, an issue of inequitable and unhealthy power dynamics. * What to look for when abuse is suspected, and ways in which to provide support, or seek help, in the face of workplace harassment. * How to intervene to prevent harassment from escalating and to empower victims of workplace abuse. Our guest experts this episode include: Leora Eisenstadt - Leora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business at Temple University, a Murray Shusterman Research Fellow, and the Director of the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture - CEDWC. Leora is also an assistant producer and consultant for the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Armando X. Estrada - Armando, who everyone calls AXE, an Associate Professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies at Temple University. Prior to his current position, AXE served as a Program Manager and Senior Research Psychologist, with the Foundational Science Research Unit of the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. Before that, he served in the US Marine Corp from 1987 to 1995 and he continues to be actively involved in the Society for Military Psychology. Stephanie Vogt - Stephanie is a Sexual Assault and Post Traumatic Stress Support Counselor, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, survivor, writer and advocate for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Liz Taylor - Liz is an Assistant Professor in the Sport and Recreation Management Department at Temple University's School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management, whose work examines gender descrimination, homophobia, sexual harassment and assault within the athletic industry, has done a lot of work examining cultures of abuse as well as how workplace expectations of employee engagement can lead to burnout. Ana Velasquez - Ana is a Public Relations and Online Harassment Coordinator for Right to Be, is a journalist and communications specialist who is passionate about increasing public awareness about social issues and creating healthier digital ecosystems. Prior to coming to work for Right to Be, Ana worked as a tech journalist in Columbia. Silvia Masiero - Silvia is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the University of Oslo and the author of more than 20 peer-reviewed works in the domain of Information and Communication Technology for Development, affectionately known as ICT4D. Steph Gantman Kaplan - Steph is a labor and employment attorney and partner at Blank Rome. Steph was listed in the 2020 Philadelphia Business Journal as Best of the Bar: Employment Litigation. Her professional expertise extends to all areas of labor and employment law, including helping organizations to be intentional about implementing policies that seek to increase employee satisfaction while being governed by laws and best practices.

In the third Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they further examine the roles of power dynamics and sexual harassment in the workplace. This episode features an interview between Daralyse and Leora Eisenstadt, Director of the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Together, Leora and Daralyse answer listener questions and dive deep into the legalese around workplace harassment. In this episode, you will learn: * What you should know about the legal process involved in coming out against an abuser in the workplace. * “The Five D's,” and how they are essential to providing direct support to anyone suffering workplace abuse. * The importance of recognizing intent as it relates to unwanted interactions in the workplace. * How workplace abuse, sexual and otherwise, plays a role in suppressing under-privileged groups. * Tangible techniques for how to be an effective ally when witnessing workplace abuse. Our guest expert this episode is:Leora Eisenstadt - Leora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business at Temple University, a Murray Shusterman Research Fellow, and the Director of the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture - CEDWC. Leora is also an assistant producer and consultant for the Demystifying Diversity Podcast.To connect with Leora and her work, visit www.fox.temple.edu/cedwc. Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable. Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations. Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist.Additional resources to explore:Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (eeoc.gov) National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN.org) National Sexual Violence Resource Center (nsvrc.org)Our Wave (ourwave.org) Click here for a full transcript of this episode. VitaSupreme Supplements: To get 10% off your first order, go to vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons takes a look at LGBTQ+ identity and belonging and the experiences of LGBTQ+ folx within the American workplace. Guests share their triumphs and setbacks working and existing in environments where the degree to which they felt they could be themselves varied greatly. In this episode, you will learn about: * The struggles of having to hide a major part of one's identity in the workplace, and how that impacts overall performance. * The need for people to do “the work,” of standing up and being leaders in supporting the LGBTQ+ community to enact real change. * The lasting effects of not fully being able to express one's self in the workplace. * The reality of hate - how it becomes more difficult to hate someone to their face, and how being open about identity can make a tremendous difference in our workplace experiences. * How identity is fluid, and how the fluidity of any type of identifier changes based on experience, self-discovery, and time. * How simple acts of affirming another's identity can go a long way in creating safety. * The value of connecting with people of different identities, and how their shared experiences can foster self-discovery and belonging. Our guest experts this episode include: Leora Eisenstadt - Leora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business at Temple University, a Murray Shusterman Research Fellow, and the Director of the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture - CEDWC. Leora is also an assistant producer and consultant for the Demystifying Diversity Podcast. Armando X. Estrada - Armando, who everyone calls AXE, an Associate Professor in the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies at Temple University. Prior to his current position, AXE served as a Program Manager and Senior Research Psychologist, with the Foundational Science Research Unit of the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. Before that, he served in the US Marine Corp from 1987 to 1995 and he continues to be actively involved in the Society for Military Psychology. A.C. Fowlkes - A black transgender psychologist and father, AC is the Executive Officer of Fowlkes Consulting, an LGBTQ+ sensitivity and transgender inclusion consulting firm. Skye Kowaleski - Skye is a writer, director, facilitator, speaker consultant, and therapeutic breathwork practitioner whose multidisciplinary approach supports people in showing up to the world as all of who they are. Liz Brown - Liz is an Associate Professor Law and Taxation at Bentley University, who earned her BA from Harvard College and her JD from Harvard Law School, represented fortune 100 companies for 13 years prior to joining Bentley's faculty. Michael Schirmer - Michael is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Marketing and Supply Chain Management Department at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Faculty Advisor to the Fox Online Student Association with over 30 years of business and industry experience spanning a wide range of industries and operating environments. Tre'vell Anderson - Tre'vell is an award-winning journalist and social curator who has dedicated their career to centering the stories of those in the margins, gray spaces and the intersections of life. Named to the Roots 2020 list of the 100 Most Influential African Americans, Tre'vell has made a name for themselves by being unapologetically themselves and paving the way for others to do the same. Caroline Heffernan - Caroline is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University, whose areas of interest center around the application of allyship in sport and gender and sport leadership. LaTonya Wilkins - LaTonya is the founder of The Change Coaches, LLC, an organization dedicated to creating revolutionary leadership development, culture change, and

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-collaborators Zack James and Azaria Keys as they reflect on their takeaways from last week's episode, Coming Out at Work: Stepping Out of the Corporate Closet. Daralyse then sits down with Kelli Clark, VP of Culture, Employee Experience and Employee Communications at Emerson to dive deeper into the issues of being fully “out” in the workplace. Kelli lends her professional expertise and personal experiences to offer relevant, uplifting and useful answers to listeners' questions. In this episode, you will learn about: * The struggles that come from having to hide a major part of one's identity in the workplace, and how that type of forced concealment impacts employees' overall performance. * The need for people to do “the work” of standing up and being leaders in supporting their LGBTQ+ colleagues and community members. * How, like many other identifiers, LGBTQ+ identities can be fluid, based on experience and self-discovery over time. * How simple acts of affirming another's identity can go a long way in creating safety. * The importance of allies in creating the needed safety for LGBTQ+-identifying colleagues to show up fully as themselves. * The importance of creating and allowing mental health space in the workplace, not just for LGBTQ+-identifying folx, but for all employees. * The value of connecting with people of different identities, and how their shared experiences can foster self-discovery and belonging. Our guest experts this episode include: Kelli Clark - Kelli is the VP of Culture, Employee Experience and Employee Communications at Emerson. Previously, Kelli was Chief Culture Officer at Aon United and directs the firm strategies for inclusive people, leadership and culture initiatives. She played a pivotal role in scaling Aons signature cultural workshop, Leading Aon United, to reach more than 8,000 colleagues virtually while maintaining more than 98% positive feedback. Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable. Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations. Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist. To connect with Kelli, visit her LinkedIn page.Resources from the episode:Demystifying Diversity Season 2 Episode: LGBTQ+ Persecution and Exclusion from Family and Faith Demystifying Diversity Season 2 Episode: LGBTQ+ Spiritual and Secular Inclusion and Inspiration Click here for a full transcript of this episode. VitaSupreme Supplements: To get 10% off your first order, go to vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores communication and expression in the workplace, and how the ability to share thoughts and feelings effectively plays a pivotal role in creating cultures of belonging. Join Daralyse as she learns communication dos and don'ts from this episode's guests, who share their insights about how to use communication and emotional intelligence to develop safe and inclusive workplace cultures. In this episode, you will learn about: * How psychological safety is paramount to creating inclusion and belonging, and also in getting the best out of employees. * Why it is important for colleagues and supervisors to try to communicate effectively, and to adopt a mindset of learning from mistakes, as opposed to avoiding them. * How listening is the most important skill in creating a safe workplace culture for all employees. * The value of feedback, and the importance of taking it seriously as part of creating healthy workplace cultures. * The damaging impact of retaliation on employee morale, and on retention and innovation. * How acknowledging a colleague's humanity can bridge gaps in understanding, and/or ideals. Our guest experts this episode include: Tom Edwards - Tom is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Engineering Management and Director of the Department of Engineering, Technology and Management at Temple University. And he's an organizational expert who utilizes research, practical application and teaching to drive innovation in the pursuit of organizational missions. Tanner Gers - Tanner is the President and Founder of AccessAbility Officer, a data-driven disability inclusion firm who helps companies “Drive Ability D&I and Maximize ROI”. Tanner also serves as a board member for Menus4All, and recently co-authored Foresight Augmented Reality's solution proposal for the US Department of Transportation's Inclusive Design Challenge. Tanner is a US Paralympian, World Championship team member as well. Marta Rusek - Marta is a digital storyteller with a passion for helping mission-driven organizations tell their stories. She works full-time as a social media strategist for a nonpartisan, pro-democracy, legal nonprofit in Washington, DC and she maintains a freelance client roster as a storyteller-for-hire who uses vulnerability and versatility to amplify important narratives. Will Bubenik - Will is the Founder and CEO of Nebula Media Group, whose mission it is to ensure that websites are accessible so that people with disabilities can access them. From audits and fixes to training and coaching, Nebula Media Group provides customized accessibility solutions so companies can attain, maintain, and sustain a true accessibility and compliance program at their organizations. Tomar Pierson-Brown - Tomar is the Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusive Excellence and a Clinical Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is the Director of the Health Law Clinic, a medical legal partnership with UPMC - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Jeff Mayner - Jeff is a financial services professional and full-time entrepreneur who prior to his transition to entrepreneurship, worked in IT and telecommunications, and prior to that, he served eight and a half years in the United States Navy. Caroline Heffernan - Caroline is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University whose areas of interest center around the application of allyship in sport and gender in sport leadership. LaTonya Wilkins -LaTonya is the founder of the Change Coaches, LLC, an organization dedicated to creating revolutionary leadership development, culture change, and extraordinary personal growth. She's also the author of Leading Below the Surface, How to Build Real and Psychologically Safe Relationships with People Who Are Different From You. Crystal Harold - Crystal is an Associate Professor in H

In this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast. Daralyse, Zack and Azaria speak about ways to communicate more effectively and to safely express emotions within the workplace. Then, Daralyse interviews Temple University's Deanna Geddes, a professor within the Fox School of Business about her experiences teaching the concepts of effective, responsible communication. In this episode, you will learn about: * The importance of emotional safety within the workplace, and its ability to bring out the best in a team. * The difference between anger and aggression, and why anger can be healthy in the workplace, if expressed properly. * The concept of expressive tolerance, and how this feeds into emotional privilege within workplace dynamics. * What “expression thresholds” are, and how emotional privilege plays a role in whether or not a person feels free to express their emotions. * How race, gender, and other identifiers influence conceptions of what level of emotional expression is appropriate. Our guest expert this episode is:Deanna Geddes - Deanna is a professor at the Fox School of Business and Management, and works specifically in the Management Department. As a college professor, Deanna's mission is to help students think new thoughts in ways that enhance their personal and professional lives. She seeks to help people understand how effective communication, including communicating emotions, can strengthen relationships, and change lives for the better. Episode hosts:Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable. Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations. Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist. Resources this episode include: The “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype at Work - Harvard Business Review Harnessing the Power of the Angry Black Woman - NPR What Society Gets Wrong About the ‘Angry Black Woman' Stereotype - Shape Busting the Stereotype of the Angry Black Woman - Angela Shaw, TedX Freedom to Be the ABW - Angry Black Woman - Lisa Fritsch, TedX To get in contact with this episode's guest, Deanna Geddes, email her at: [email protected] Click here for a full transcript of this episode. VitaSupreme Supplements: To get 10% off your first order, go to vitasupreme.com/pages/diversity.

In this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the challenges and opportunities that arise for working parents. Daralyse interviews entrepreneurs and employees about their personal experiences raising children while building their careers, as well as experts who share research, trends, and best practices. In this episode, you will learn about: * The disparity in expectations between men and women, as it relates to child-rearing responsibilities and parental leave. * The impact of personal priorities upon the ways in which parents raise their children. * The very real choice that all parents, but primarily women, make between parenthood and an engaging, fulfilling career. * How different children within the same family receive different upbringings based on the ever-changing circumstances and experiences of their parents' careers. * How, in the United States, not having federally-mandated paid parental leave makes a lot of first-time parents susceptible to unnecessary financial and logistical burdens. Our guest experts this episode include: Jeff Mayner - Jeff is a financial services professional and full-time entrepreneur who prior to his transition to entrepreneurship, worked in IT and telecommunications, and prior to that, he served eight and a half years in the United States Navy. Rocki Mayner - Rocki is a licensed financial coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator, who previously worked as a human resources executive. Jacqui Lipton - a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, an attorney, a literary agent at the Tobias Literary Agency, and the author of numerous academic texts. Jacqui also wrote Law and Authors, A Legal Handbook for Writers, which is a must-read book for authors looking to know their rights, increase their self-advocacy skills, and understand the intricacies of the publishing industry. Shanna Hocking - Shanna is a thought leader, keynote speaker, and writer with 20 years experience working in leadership development. She's the author of One Bold Move a Day and the host of The One Bold Move a Day Podcast. Natalie Pederson - Associate Professor of Legal Studies at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, Vice President of the Employment Law Section of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, and Secretary of the Mid-Atlantic Academy of Legal Studies in Business. Sabrina Volpone - Sabrina is an associate professor in the Organizational Leadership Division at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business, and a diversity researcher who uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand how organizations manage their diverse workforces and how diverse individuals flourish through management of their identities at work. Laurie Wu - Laurie is an associate professor at Temple University's School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management, whose research focuses on service, experience, design and marketing and technology innovation, and digital marketing with special emphasis on diversity and inclusion issues and gender equity in the workplace. As a working mother, Laurie's personal experiences have motivated her professional interests in working towards better parental leave policies and parental support initiatives for others. Sunny Taylor - a decades-long entrepreneur with an at-home accounting practice with a few hundred active clients who raised two daughters, including yours truly, and is the Content Editor and Creative Collaborator for this podcast. Sunny is also host Daralyse Lyons' mom. Stew Kraintz - Stew is a mindset, success and relationship coach who works with people individually and in groups to empower them into ownership of their lives. Before stepping into coaching, Stew had a successful career in sales and marketing within professional baseball, having the opportunity to work for the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves, as well as several affiliated minor league clubs. Stew is also the Production