Ep. 4- Building DEI into Your Business with Veronique Porter

On today's episode, we speak with Veronique Porter, the founder of Ampersand Workspace, on how to build Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into your business. She shares best practices for creating an inclusive workplace culture (even if you are a solopreneur), her specific focus on the race and gender lens, and why thinking about DEI early in your company’s journey is good business. Where you can connect with Veronique online: Website Instagram LinkedIn Episode key moments: Veronique's entrepreneurial journey How to build an inclusive workplace culture Woke = broke and other messaging Identity and heritage months Walking your talk instead of just checking the mark How to think about DEI in your business Dictating and upholding culture in your organization The importance of having a mission lens Plantas Pod Credits Host: ⁠⁠Daniella Allam⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠⁠ For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website here If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]