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Brave Conversations with LCW
by LCW
Welcome to the Brave Conversations with LCW podcast, a global conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture. Each episode, we’ll bring you experts, stories, and insights that shine a light on the many ways organizations are building the mindsets, skills, and systems to succeed in a culturally diverse world.
Episodes
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Celebrating International Translation Day
Join us on a special episode of Brave Conversations with LCW as we celebrate International Translation Day, a day dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of translators and interpreters worldwide. Together, we’ll discuss what goes into the translation process and how it is deeply...
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Decoded: "You need to watch your tone."
The phrase “you need to watch your tone” is used to silence someone’s voice, invalidating their emotions and perspective in the process. Often bias and cultural difference manifest at the root of this tone policing, especially silencing women and BIPOC employees. So how do we respond when someone...
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Decoded: "I don't see color."
“I don’t see color” is sometimes viewed as a non-discriminatory, “politically correct” approach to interactions with people of color. But in reality, there’s a difference between understanding a person’s inherent value and being mindful of the challenges and perspectives each unique identity…
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Decoded: "But you don't look autistic."
The phrase “but you don’t look autistic” presupposes autism as an “other,” ostracizing autistic people from the conversation and discounting the community’s diverse lived experiences. So how do we respond to anti-autistic microaggressions, and what can we do to foster a sense of belonging through...
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Deconstructing Myths About the AANHPI Community
Since 1992, May has been recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the United States. So how can we honor the lived experiences of this diverse community and show up as authentic allies coming out of a pandemic that increased anti-Asian hate...
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Decoded: "You're just a diversity hire."
What does it mean to be a “diversity hire?” Is it just a marketing ploy, or are organizations truly looking to diversify their team’s thought leadership? And what effects do these expectations have on the employee? Brave Conversations with LCW Host Larry Baker (he/him) is joined by Bilingual…
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Fill Your Cup: A Cultural Take on Wellness
April 7 was World Health Day, and May is Mental Health Month. But why talk about health and wellness in the workplace? What can organizations do to promote wellness and help diverse teams thrive? In this live-streamed episode of Brave Conversations with LCW, Host Larry Baker (he/him) was joined…
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Decoded: "You're not being a team player."
If you don’t participate in your workplace culture the expected way, you might hear, “You’re not being a team player.” But what are the qualities of a team player, and why are some viewed as more acceptable than others? Brave Conversations with LCW Host Larry Baker (he/him) is joined by DEI...
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Decoded: "Where are You Really From?
Regardless of birthplace or current residence, the phrase “Where are you really from?” can be belittling of an individual’s intersectional identity. How do you respond when you’re positioned as an “outsider” in the conversation? To help us unpack this phrase, Brave Conversations with LCW Host…
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Woke or Broke: Commitments to Black Employees
It’s been three years since we saw organizations make a wave of promises and commitments to their Black employees following the racial reckoning of 2020. So what’s changed? Have these commitments converted to action? What do we do when it feels like performative policy is replacing positive...
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Embracing Equity: Reflections from Two Women Business Owners
Inspired by the 2023 theme for International Women's Day—Embracing Equity—we're taking a look inward to highlight the lived experiences of our diverse team. In this live-streamed episode of Brave Conversations with LCW, Host Larry Baker was joined by LCW colleagues Alisa Kolodizner (LCW Co-Owner…
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Supporting Colleagues of Asian and Pacific Islander Descent
The pandemic led to a challenging 24+ months for everyone but especially for people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. With the recent rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes in the U.S. and the COVID turmoil that impacted India and other regions, there’s been an increased interest in allyship and...
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Brave Conversations with LCW (Live): Let’s Talks About the Impact of Tech Layoffs
Following the industry’s boom during the pandemic, the tech sector faces extensive layoffs and a looming recession. Growing employee unease makes intentionally inclusive engagement the number one priority, but what does DEI look like in tech? Join Culture Moments Host Larry Baker (he/him) and...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: How to Create Brave Spaces for Your Employees
We all know that what happens in our world outside of work doesn’t stop at the office door. How do you approach discussing global events with a multicultural team, and how do these conversations affect corporate outcomes? Culture Moments host Larry Baker (he/him), Harvard Business Publishing’s…
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Brave Conversations with LCW (Live): Let's Talk About Religious Inclusion in the Workplace
While a person’s faith or non-faith is a deeply personal experience, it is also part of the authentic, intersectional identity they bring to the workplace. Yet, many organizations do not consider this important part of workers’ identities outside the Christian faith. In practicing cultural...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What does it mean to have a race-based conversation in different countries?
Following 2020’s racial reckoning, companies across the U.S. engaged in their own brave conversations, some for the first time. While we know that many of these conversations centered around a U.S.-centric lens, the conversations that resulted are global conversations that have transcended…
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Brave Conversations with LCW (Live): Let’s talk about BIPOC DEI Practitioner Mental Health
Did you know that July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month? BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month aims to increase visibility of the ways historically disenfranchised, marginalized, or oppressed racial and ethnic groups face unique mental health challenges. Culture Moments podcast host Larry…
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Brave Conversations with LCW: De-weaponizing Critical Race Theory
Across the country, “Critical Race Theory” has been weaponized as a justification for limiting identity-based conversations in schools and workplaces. To date, at least seven states have passed legislation limiting these types of conversations, while citing or banning Critical Race Theory in the...
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Brave Conversations with LCW (Live): Let's Talk About Why Juneteenth Matters
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday and is being recognized more than ever across America. Yet, not everyone knows why we recognize this holiday, what happened on this day, and, most importantly, why it matters. Culture Moments podcast host Larry Baker (he/him) is joined by Dr. Brandon Caffey...
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Brave Conversations with LCW (Live): Let's Talk About Gender Pronouns
What are gender pronouns and why do they matter in the LGBTQ+ community? What do you do when you misgender someone in the workplace? What’s it like to be misgendered? Culture Moments podcast host Larry Baker (he/him) is joined by LCW Associate Consultant Ada Vargas (they/them) for a candid...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What Work from Home Has Meant for Workers with a Disability
While the pandemic has led to the widespread acceptance of remote work and drawn increased attention to digital accessibility, in many cases, workers with a disability have not benefited from these advancements like their peers. In fact, a 2019 Rutgers study showed that among people who continued...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: Holistic Health During a Pandemic
According to a recent study by Qualtrics, 58% of employees report their job is the main source of their mental distress. The pandemic only exacerbated this trend - further blurring the lines between "home" and "work." But how did this impact the inequities we know already existed in access to...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What Mentorship Means
Mentorship. You know the term. You're familiar with the concept. But what does it mean to truly foster a meaningful mentorship in the workplace? In this Brave Conversation, Culture Moments podcast, host Larry Baker is joined by Larry is joined by guests Lisa Fain, CEO of The Center for Mentoring...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What the “Great Resignation” Means for BIPOC Workers
The great resignation… the great reshuffle… the great realignment… whatever you call it, this period of flux, characterized by high rates of workers leaving jobs for better or more flexible opportunities, doesn’t seem to be going anywhere and no organization is immune. In this episode of the...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: Parenting During the Pandemic
In this special edition of our Brave Conversations series, host Larry Baker has a discussion with LCW colleagues José Guardado (Principal Consultant), Melissa Neu (Buisness Development Consultant), and Rebecca Parrilla (Director of Content & Research) on a shared experience many people can relate...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: A Year After George Floyd - What’s Next?
LCW Consultant and host Larry Baker continues our Brave Conversation series with a discussion on the Black community’s experience in the time since the murder of George Floyd, what this moment has meant in the context of the Black experience in America, and what can continue to be done to move...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What about the Latinx Community
In this episode of the Culture Moments podcast, LCW Consultant and host Larry Baker has a brave conversation about the challenges the Latinx community faced during the pandemic and the obstacles this community continues to face in the workplace today. Guests Daisy Auger-Dominguez (Chief People...
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Brave Conversations with LCW: Pride After the Pandemic
In this episode of the Culture Moments podcast, host Larry Baker has a brave conversation about what a post-pandemic “return to normal” might look like for the LGBTQ+ community, how organizational leaders can support their LGBTQ+ staff members, and what authentic change looks like in practice....
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Brave Conversations with LCW: What “Return to Work” Means for Women
We kick off season 2 of the Culture Moments podcast with a Brave Conversation discussing what a potencial “return to work” could mean for women. In February 2021, women’s labor force participation hit a 33-year low, proving the pandemic, remote work and lay-offs have disproportionately impacted...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Patricia Glasel of TransPerfect
Today, we continue our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Patricia Glasel, Global Training Director at TransPerfect to discuss her partnership with LCW, and how global cross-cultural management and DEI have shifted in her experience working in Europe. GUEST INFO:...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Kimberly Williams of Stanley Black and Decker
Today, we continue our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Kimberly Williams, Stanley Black & Decker’s first Global Diversity & Inclusion Program Director. FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Cathy Gallagher-Louisy
Our "Around the World in 20 Years" continues in Canada where we're chatting with Cathy Gallagher-Louisy, Principal at CGL Consulting. Cathy is a globally-connected DEI and Corporate Social Responsibility professional with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of organizations. In this...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Akberet Boykin-Farr of Emerson
We continue our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Akberet Boykin-Farr, VP of Diversity and Social Responsibility at Emerson out of St. Louis, Missouri. At Emerson, we worked with Akberet on the development and rollout of the company’s unconscious bias training globally, which was the...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Lukeisha Paul from GroupM
Lukeisha Paul of GroupM joins Around the World to talk about how the organization and LCW have partnered together over the past year and a half – especially in light of the events of 2020. Lukeisha also shares some great advice for new DEI practitioners in the field. FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Mita Mallick of Carta
A corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses and cultures, Carta's Mita Mallick is a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of diversity to spur creative strategic thinking to ultimately transform brands. In this episode we dig into the details a bit about how...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Kamillah Knight of Ferrero North America
We continue our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Kamillah Knight, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Ferrero North America. Yes, Nutella, Kinder…that Ferrero! At Ferrero, Kamillah is responsible for advancing the company’s global efforts on diversity in North America and helping to…
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Around the World in 20 Years with Stephen Cornejo Garcia of Allstate
Today, we’re continuing our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Stephen Cornejo Garcia, Director of Inclusive Diversity and Organizational Effectiveness at Allstate. Stephen executes the enterprise strategy around diversity and inclusion and oversees the organizational effectiveness…
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Around the World in 20 Years with Carol Watson, BCW
We continue our Around the World in 20 Years journey with Carol Watson, the Chief Inclusion Officer at global communications agency BCW. Previously, worked at Carol Diversity Best Practices and Working Mother Media, where she was at the time a Senior Director of Global Advisory and Consulting....
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Around the World in 20 Years with Geetha Rajagopal, Phebus HR Advisory
We're delighted to speak to Geetha Rajagopal, a longtime LCW partner and friend. As the co-founder of Phebus HR Advisory in India Geetha works with organizations across the globe, helping them with projects involving office structuring and diversity & inclusion. In this episode, Geetha shares how...
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Around the World in 20 Years with Tyronne Stoudemire, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Season One of the Culture Moments Podcast begins with Tyronne Stoudemire, Global Vice President of Diversity Equity & Inclusion for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Tyronne has worked with LCW in many capacities, dating back to his early DEI years at Hewitt Associates. It was there that he learned the…
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(Season One Trailer) Around the World in 20 Years: Global Lessons in DEI
We're kicking off Culture Moments by taking you around the world to meet the practitioners and experts that have been a part of our 20-year intercultural DEI journey. We're excited to bring you their stories and insights - especially after a year that has seen so much crisis and change globally....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Brave Conversations with LCW podcast, a global conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture. Each episode, we’ll bring you experts, stories, and insights that shine a light on the many ways organizations are building the mindsets, skills, and systems to succeed in a culturally diverse world.
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Welcome to the Brave Conversations with LCW podcast, a global conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture. Each episode, we’ll bring you experts, stories, and insights that shine a light on the many ways organizations are building the mindsets, skills, and systems to succeed in a...
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