In this Episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney introduces a new cohost! Together, they discuss Summer 2020, the state of race in American society, the future of The Diversity Gap Podcast, and more. Listen in! www.thediversitygap.com @thediversitygap

For the final episode of season two of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney takes the mic and shares a few reflections on this season of the podcast and this current cultural moment. Thanks for listening and for being a part of this community. We look forward to being with you for season three in the future!

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney talks with coach and consultant Stephanie Ghoston Paul. Stephanie works at the intersection of leadership development and organizational change, with an emphasis on empowering black women to become the most free versions of themselves. In this rich conversation, Stephanie connects the dots between the personal work and collective work required to shift a culture. She also invites us to imagine a new and emergent future where power is...

In this incredible conversation, Bethaney interviews Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Disruptive Equity Education Project, or DEEP. Bethaney and Darnisa talk about contextualizing our racial identities, the journey from diversity to equity, how leaders adequately build towards a more equitable future, and about the challenges and opportunities of creating a truly equitable social enterprise. Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson is an educational and racial equity strategist that is...

Listen in on this conversation between Bethaney and Yai Vargas! Yai Vargas is a multicultural marketing and communications expert, as well as the founder of The Latinistas. In this conversation, Bethaney and Yai talk about marketing, about employee resource groups, and about supporting women in their careers. As a leading multicultural marketing expert with a niche in building marketing strategies and community engagement programs, Yai spearheads opportunities for Fortune 100 corporations...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney talks to Vera Leung, the Creative Director at International Justice Mission (IJM). As a creative director, she is passionate about creating social change through inspired people, powerful stories, and compelling design. IJM is a global organization partnering with local justice systems to end violence against people living in poverty. In her role at IJM, Vera leads the North American creative team, tasked with telling stories of injustice...

In this conversation, Bethaney interviews the current president of Intervarsity Christan Fellowship, Tom Lin. Tom has many years experience as an executive level leader in organizations. He is currently on the board of Fuller Theological Seminary and has served on the boards of many other influential organizations. He is an author and contributor to many publications, and he has spent his life in service to a purpose much bigger than himself. In this conversation, we talk about diversity...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney talks to Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo, Authors and Founders of Choose.Org. As leaders of a nonprofit they created as sophomores in high school, Priya and Winona are passionate about racial literacy and about exploring race, culture, and intersectionality. In this conversation, we discuss racial literacy, why it matters, and the new lessons Priya and Winona are learning in their studies at Princeton and Harvard. Priya and Winona are...

In this conversation, Bethaney sits down with Kay Fabella, also known as The Story Finder. Kay is not only a diversity consultant, but she specializes in helping underrepresented minorities leverage their unique stories for social impact and cultural change. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of story-telling in the workplace, as well as practices managers and leaders can implement to create more space for tough conversations about race, identity, and culture. Kay Fabella...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney sits down with author, speaker, leader and yoga teacher Kathy Khang. In this conversation, Bethaney and Kathy discuss the impact of COVID-19 on racial justice conversations, the process of learning to find and use one’s voice, and the importance of speaking words of conviction that may be painful in the short run, but ultimately lead to healing in our organizations and in the world. Kathy Khang is the author of Raise Your Voice: Why We...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney talks to Glen Guyton, a diversity and inclusion leader, and the Executive Director of the Mennonite Church USA. In this rich conversation, they discuss the nuances of intergenerational diversity, what it looks like to lead authentically, and the importance of having a strategy and pacing in our efforts for change. Glen’s expertise in understanding culture has taken him from being a nerdy kid growing up in the suburbs of Houston, Texas...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap podcast, Bethaney welcomes her good friend, Kelly Hubbell-Hinton to the show. Kelly works at the intersection of social work, philanthropy, youth development and racial justice. Her perspective is deeply informed by her experience as a woman and member of the Doone'e people, born into the Near the Water clan and for the Black Sheep people. In this honest and sincere conversation, Bethaney and Kelly talk about everything from working in a "flat"...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap podcast, Bethaney has a conversation with Denise Reese, Senior Practice Manager for Amazon Web Services. Denise shares her story of wrestling with her racial identity, being a nerd, and navigating a winding journey in technology. They also talk about how diversity is impacting the technology industry, including challenges and opportunities!

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Bethaney sits down with Jeremy Courtney to discuss what it really means to love anyway. They explore power, pain and what it means to be a human navigating differences. Jeremy Courtney is the founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, a global organization providing relief, jobs, and community to end war. His newest book, Love Anyway, casts a bold vision for how we can heal all that’s tearing us apart. Jeremy is a sought-after speaker and authority on...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap podcast, Bethaney sits down with Dra. Nicole Cabrera-Salazar. Nicole has a PhD in Astronomy and is the founder of Movement Consulting, working for cultural integration within STEM fields in higher education. In this lively conversation, Dra. Nicole shares about her experiences in higher ed, her work with empowering underrepresented minority students, and her insights on how organizational cultural shifts are happening for leaders and teams who want to make...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney kicks off season two with a two-part conversation on racism. Have you ever wondered how the complexities of racism intersect with our organizational diversity work? In part two of this two-part series, Bethaney sits down with Danny + Courtnee Wilson. The Wilsons are racial justice leaders who are passionate about creating community, empowering others, and raising confident, self-aware Black children in today’s culture. Bethaney and the...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney kicks off season two with a two-part conversation on racism. Have you ever wondered how the complexities of racism intersect with our organizational diversity work? In part one of this two-part series, Bethaney sits down with Jen Willsea, a white woman who is an antiracism educator, facilitator, writer, and community builder. Bethaney and Jen discuss some of the common hang ups white leaders face as they try to pursue antiracist lives and...

This bonus episode of The Diversity Gap pocast is a re-broadcast of The Creative Rising podcast, hosted by Blake Howard. In this episode, Bethaney is in the interviewee seat, as Blake interviews her about culture, diversity in the creative industry, and what leaders can do to support diversity work in their companies and organizations. This episode also features a special annoucement you don't want to miss!

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney and Kayla sit down and talk about the personal and organizational tensions of leading this project. They also discuss their own internal journey during the podcast and revisit consistent insights and themes they discovered from the interviews. Listen till the end to hear what is coming in 2020 for the Diversity Gap project and how to stay involved in the off season!

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney sits down with Dr. Beverly Tatum at a live event to discuss a variety of topics such her National Bestselling book, "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" Dr. Tatum discusses the active nature of antiracism work and four steps on how to build a diverse community.

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney talks with coach and consultant Stephanie Ghoston. Stephanie works at the intersection of leadership development and organizational change, with an emphasis on empowering black women to become the most free versions of themselves. In this rich conversation, Stephanie connects the dots between the personal work and collective work required to shift a culture. She also invites us to imagine a new and emergent future where power is shared...

In episode 13 of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney sits down with functional neurologist Dr. Jerome Lubbe. They discuss a few of the neurological processes that impact our ability to navigate the terrain of multi-racial community. If you've ever wondered why its hard to talk about race, or why its difficult to understand a perspective outside of your own, listen in. You'll learn a bit more about how we are hardwired to respond to conflict, and you'll hear some insights to help you navigate...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap podcast, Bethaney sits down with CEO and Lead Strategist of Justice Informed, Xavier Ramey. In this conversation Xavier discusses corporate social responsibility and what to do when you realize your programs are not equitable. Xavier also provides insight on what it takes to refrain from stalling out in DEI work. Xavier Ramey is the CEO of Justice Informed, LLC, a social impact consulting firm based in Chicago, IL. Combining his background in economics,...

In this episode of The Diversity Gap Podcast, Bethaney sits down with Dr. Michael Emerson, co-author of the book, Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America. In this impactful conversation, Dr. Emerson and Bethaney unpack what is racial isolation and how to intentionally navigate change. Dr. Michael Emerson is a Sociologists and Provost at North Park University in Chicago. He is the co-author of numerous books, including “Divided by Faith” and “United by...