Regardless of recent attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), moving forward is an inevitability. Organizations that want to thrive are going to have to get on board or get left behind. And they could use the help of someone like my friend Kori Carew. Kori is a former litigator turned speaker, writer, and consultant who advocates for (among other things) diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Through her work, she helps bridge differences and facilitates learning and growth for people and organizations in inclusive leadership development. In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you’ll learn about the impact of inclusion on brands and the greatest challenges leaders face when confronting (or being confronted with) issues involving equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. You’ll also see how Kori’s background contributes to the unique way she works with organizations and individuals on these issues. 1:25 - What personal brand means to Kori, how she (and others) describe her, and why she has a hard time coming up with favorite things 10:58 - How Kori’s unique backstory growing up in Nigeria as a Canadian-born Sierra Leonean shaped her life 17:31 - How studying political science opened the door to Kori becoming a defense lawyer 23:01 - The driving force behind Kori’s work navigating inclusion with organizations and leaders and the specific nature of what she does 30:04 - What it means for the brand of a leader who doesn’t prioritize inclusion now (and why many don’t want to talk about the consequences) 35:46 - The biggest challenges for organizations that express a desire to improve their diversity and inclusion 41:27 - Why truth-telling (with grace) is such an essential part of Kori’s brand and her Branding Room Only quality Connect With Kori Carew Kori Carew Instagram | LinkedIn | X Sponsor for this episode This episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC. PGE Consulting Group LLC is dedicated to providing a practical hybrid of professional development training and diversity solutions. From speaking to consulting to programming and more, all services and resources are carefully tailored for each partner. Paula Edgar’s distinct expertise helps engage attendees and create lasting change for her clients. To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at [email protected], and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.