Navigating Shifts: DEI Targets, Political Shake-Ups, and the Glass Cliff

05/08/2024 50 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Black Gems Dive In Podcast, Kua welcomes two distinguished guests, Kim LaVare, Managing Director of Clementine Gold Group, and Natalia Rice, Education, Policy & Creative Director at Clementine Gold Group. In our Diversity Dispatch segment, we dissect an article from the Financial Times titled "Companies Drop DEI Targets from Bonus Plans on Pressure from Conservatives," exploring the implications and future of DEI initiatives in corporate settings. During our Hot Topic segment, we delve into the shocking news of Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Race, analyzing the potential impacts on the political landscape. In The Deep Dive segment, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the Vogue article "What is the Glass Cliff Theory, and What Does It Have to Do with Kamala Harris?" to uncover the challenges faced by women in leadership roles. Finally, the trio shares their insightful Gem of the Day, leaving our listeners with valuable takeaways. 

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