487. Breaking Unconscious Bias and Fostering Inclusion: A Conversation with Dena Williams

Meet Dena. She’s a staunch advocate for more diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our lives. Her advocacy work began at just 16 years old when she was a volunteer for a Black and Brown LGBTQ youth HIV outreach program in the inner cities of Connecticut. Her career has included leading employee resource groups for corporations and nonprofits, becoming the first Black CEO and board chair of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, and now, she continues to shape the DEI landscape through her consultancy. Tune in, and uncover ways to create inclusive communities where everyone can express their truth. 💡 LearnHow to build cultures of belongingTips for counteracting unconscious biasCornerstones of workplace engagement that create vibrant workplacesToday’s GuestDena Williams, Founder, Dena Williams ConsultingEpisode HighlightsDena’s story and journey to where she is today (3:30)Creating communities of belonging (8:20)The difference between equity and equality (15:00)Unconscious bias (19:00)3 Drivers of Employee Engagement (24:00)Psychological Safety Psychological AvailabilityPsychological Meaningfulness A powerful story of philanthropy in Dena’s life (28:00)Dena’s One Good Thing: Self-care. Do it. (32:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/487.Join us at ImpactUp: Story! Join us online from 12-1:30 CST for a free virtual session including a keynote with storytelling phenom, Afdhel Aziz, and a roundtable convo with 4 amazing nonprofit leaders. Then that evening, in nearly 50 cities around the world are hosting local meetups to keep the conversation going in person.Find a meetup near you or join us virtually! Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here!  //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter