DiversifyHER
A Gen Z-led podcast where I, Raven Heyward, speak with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders about representation for women of color. My mission is to provide exposure for young girls, develop mentorship opportunities, and brainstorm solutions to further increase equity for this demographic of society.
Episodes
40 episodes
EP 39: A Journey with Dr. Latricia Frederick
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. LaTricia “LT” Frederick. She is a dynamic speaker, passionate field researcher and certified professional coach who has spent more than 20 years enabling and empoweri...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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17:32
EP 38: #BetonWomen with Kennedy Byrd
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Kennedy Byrd is a third-year JD/LLM candidate in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law at the University of Miami School of Law. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Race and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:01
EP 37: Showing Your Worth with Shelmina Abji
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shelmina Abji As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:47
EP 36: The Next Level with Michelle Gethers
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Michelle Gethers. She recently served as Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility for Visa. She lead the company's global strategy for growth in inclu...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:34
EP 35: Cultures Connecting with Dr. Caprice Hollins
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins. Dr.Hollins is a distinguished figure in the realm of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). As the co-founder of Cultures Connecting,...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:13
EP 34: Finding Your Way with Dr. Kim Allen
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Kim Allen. Dr. Allen is the executive of the Luther Hodges Scholars at the Kenan- Flagler Business School and Kenan Private Enterprise. She has more than 20 y...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:05
EP 33: Breaking Barriers: Defying the Odds in Health Innovation with Shaunté Kinch
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shaunté Kinch. Shaunté Kinch, CEO of Empact Global and an expert with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and aerospace engineering. Kinch, a transformative force i...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:22
EP 32: The Importance of a Mentor with Raysa Ahuja
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with her Visa mentor Raysa Ahuja a powerhouse in HR Strategic Planning, Organization Effectiveness, and Talent Management. With over 12 years of experience, Raysa has been ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:28
EP 31: Reaching for the Stars with Tina Fears
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Tina Fears. She brings new meaning to the term multi-hyphenate. As a Los Angeles native, she is proud to call Atlanta home. Her recent performance credits include a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:03
EP 30: Helping Haven House Make a Difference One Product at a Time
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Kelly Bloom, Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator at Haven House Services. Such a full circle moment--my senior year in high school, Enloe Student Council was able to dona...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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6:15
EP 29: Beyond Affirmative Action: Navigating Equity's New Frontier with Dr. Damon A. Williams
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr.Damon A Williams. Dr. Damon A. Williams is a visionary and inspirational leader, and also one of the nation’s recognized experts in strategic diversity leadership, you...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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34:28
EP 28 : The Importance of being Comfortable with being Uncomfortable with Melody Birmingham
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Melody Birmingham. Melody is the Executive Vice President of NiSource, and Group President, of NiSource Utilities, responsible for leading the company's six-state gas and...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:40
EP 27: AI's Impact in the Workplace for Gen Z with Shayne Halls
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Shayne Halls. Shayne has over 15 years of experience, and he's all about creating inclusive work environments using AI-powered initiatives. Plus, he wrote a cool book cal...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:28
EP 26: A Message for Gen Z with Tammy Dowley-Blackman
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Tammy Dowley-Blackman. She is the CEO of Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group, LLC, which is comprised of a suite of brands, including TDB Group Strategic Advisory, a management c...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:20
EP 25: The Importance of Sharing your Story with Matt Story
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Matt Story. Matt is the Global Brand Partnerships & Advocacy Programs @ Visa and is the host of his own podcast, What's your story? In this podcast, he sits with lead...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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25:32
EP 24: The Colored Girl with Tori Elizabeth Phillip and Rachelle Daglis
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with the founders of The Colored Girl, Tori Elizabeth Phillip and Rachelle Daglis. Tori Elizabeth is a former celebrity wardrobe stylist and is an expert in Sales, PR & Ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:35
EP 23: Following your Passion with Janora McDuffie
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Janora McDuffie. Janora is a host, voice-over artist, actress, and proud Tarheel from Durham, North Carolina. Janora has landed numerous tv appearances, most n...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:33
EP 22: Changing the World One Person at a Time with Modupé Congleton
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Modupé Congleton. Modupé utilizes various dynamic skills to build awareness and action-oriented workplace cultures. Modupé is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:21
EP 21: We are with Dr.Ronda Bullock
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Ronda Taylor Bullock, Ph.D.. Dr. Bullock is originally from Goldston, NC. In 2018, she earned her doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill in the Policy, Leadership, and Schoo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:27
EP 20: Off the Court with Angela Lewis
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Angela Lewis. Angela is the founder of ALA Public Relations. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach and author. Angela has gained ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:16
EP 19: Starting off the New Year with Life Coach Wadeya Moore
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Wadeya Moore, “Coach Dee.” Coach Dee is an IT Professional with 20+ years of IT experience and became inspired to become a certified life coach when she desired to creat...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:24
EP 18: Advice about Life at the Hill with Jaleah and Mk
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Jaleah Taylor and Mk Ware. Jaleah and Mk attend UNC Chapel Hill with Raven, and share their journeys of how UNC has treated them so far! Jaleah and Mk both offer ad...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:00
EP 17: Spicing it up with Saniyah Jean-Georges!
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Saniyah Jean-Georges. Saniyah is a sophomore attending Rutgers University majoring in Business and Marketing, minoring in Computer Science. Saniyah is also a recipient of...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:03
EP 16: The Joys of Taking Risks with Sabrina Thompson Mitchell
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Sabrina Thompson Mitchell. Sabrina is from Wilson, North Carolina, and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill! She is a filmmaker, photographer, activist, and owner of Kuu produc...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:04
EP 15: TRUTH4Raleigh with Dr.Terrance Ruth
Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth holds PhD in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida. He is currently teaching and cond...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:19