Sisters Standing Together: The Collective Power of Uniting for Gender & Racial Equity

Welcome to another episode of the Intersection Podcast! In 2020 during the height of the Pandemic, I joined Clubhouse and found myself in a room called Shared Sisterhood co-facilitated by Dr. Tina Opie and Dr. Beth A. Livingston. The conversations in that room had a tremendous impact on me. They went on to coauthor Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work. Dr. Tina Opie is an Associate Professor of Management and a prominent voice in the fields of research, teaching, consulting, and public speaking. Dr. Opie is the founder of Opie Consulting Group LLC, where she guides corporations towards transformative change.Dr. Beth A. Livingston is the Ralph L. Sheets Associate Professor in Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business. With a prolific career studying gender, stereotyping, discrimination, and work-family dynamics, Dr. Livingston's insights enrich our understanding of complex workplace issues.We explore the following topics in our conversation today:Goals and metrics are crucial for DEIJ but reaching goals does not signify true equity. The work is perpetual.With the recent SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action, how can leaders and organizations best prepare for the eventual impact on the workplace?The Shared Sisterhood Powerful practice of Dig, Bridge, and Collective Action Dr. Opie says, “It’s really critical that your listeners hear when you feel the temptation to deny a bias, that’s an opportunity for DIG.” Thank you for listening to this episode of The Intersection Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more thought-provoking conversations. Together, we can create a world where diversity is celebrated, and everyone thrives.Resources: Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at WorkDr. Tina Opie - LinkedinDr. Beth A. Livingston - Linkedin\Colorlines: Asian Americans in an Anti-Black World