Dr. Shawntal Brown: What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff

Welcome to the Season 4 Finale!Today, hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Dr. Shawntal Z. Brown, a seasoned higher education professional and DEI advocate, to discuss the emotional and professional challenges faced by DEI practitioners amid increasing institutional pushback.Shawntal shares insights from her article, "What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff," where she candidly reflects on her own experience of being laid off due to anti-DEI legislation. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, community support, and resilience during such transitions. The conversation delves into the broader implications of these layoffs on the higher education landscape and the ongoing fight for inclusive excellence. Connect with Dr. Brown:Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShawntalBrownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawntal_brown_22/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawntalbrown/TADOHE: https://www.tadohe.com/TADOHE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-association-of-diversity-officers-in-higher-education/?viewAsMember=trueTADOHE Twitter: https://x.com/TADOHE2TADOHE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tadoheConnect with us:Follow @notokbookprojectFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠