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Episode Synopsis
From people asking to touch your hair to "you speak so well", women of color have been victims to the challenges of micro and macro aggressions in corporate for a very long time. But what happens when you want to speak up for yourself yet you don't know how? You hire Emily Williams!Emily Williams has led transformative change processes with organizations and community stakeholders in more than 20 countries to further Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She has experience leading organizations through change and to greater impact as Founder, Executive, and Consultant. Emily is an expert Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Beloit College and Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University. She is an organizer at heart and relishes working on projects that create a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth.Join me and Emily as we discuss:MicroaggressionsCareer goalsAmbitionsCommunityMicroaggressionsToxicity at workEmpowermentSystems of Oppression Voices of Women of ColorDEI ProgramsCourageous conversationsWeaponizing white woman tearsSystemic ChangeHonorable MentionsWomen in the Workplace StudyToxic Femininity: When So-Called Allies Curb Your CareerEmily Williams' LinkedIn Post about the word "Empower"Women are advancing in the workplace, but women of color still lag behind5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform betterWhere can you find Emily Williams https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyforwardever/ https://www.instagram.com/heyemilyraquel/ https://forwardeverglobal.com/services👩🏽❤️💋👩🏽👨🏿🤝👨🏿👩🏽❤️💋👩🏽👨🏿🤝👨🏿This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!👩🏽❤️💋👩🏽👨🏿🤝👨🏿👩🏽❤️💋👩🏽👨🏿🤝👨🏿Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
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