The DEI Conversation Nobody's Having - Introducing DEI AF with Amelia Ransom

Ever wonder why 75% of white people don't have a single friend of color?Host Amelia Ransom launches DEI AF with executive producer Mark Wright in this inaugural episode that sets the stage for unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Amelia shares why she kept trying to "break up" with DEI work but could never stay away, and why this podcast exists to teach people how to notice what needs to be done rather than simply follow a checklist.KEY TAKEAWAYS·  DEI isn't about hope or absolution - it's about practical tools and ways to think differently·  Organizations that treated DEI as strategic initiative won; those who used it as insurance policy lost·  Building authentic cross-racial friendships requires proximity, vulnerability, and showing up consistently·  The goal isn't individual solutions but collective freedom through shared responsibility·  Real change happens when you can be upset about injustice even when it doesn't directly affect youCONNECT WITH USFollow DEI AF: Twitter: @deiafpodcastInstagram: @deiafpodcastTikTok: deiafpodcastYoutube: @D.E.IAFPodcastABOUT DEI AFDEI AF is a podcast that fosters honest and unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, the show challenges conventional thinking, platforms diverse perspectives, and equips listeners with practical tools to make a tangible difference in their organizations and communities. DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor — rooted in truth, driven by facts, enriched by experience. New episodes release bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms.