All Inclusive with Natasha Rainey

Overcoming Career Obstacles with Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode, Natasha sits down with Sandy Diaz Haley, the Founder and Principal of SDH Communications. Sandy shares her personal experiences of navigating her career while living with MS. She discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, as well as the accommodations and support she received from her employers. Sandy also provides practical advice for employers on how to support employees with MS or a chronic illness in the workplace.
 
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SDH Communications: https://www.sdhcommunications.com/
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Sandy’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis
09:46 - Overcoming MS-related career challenges
14:20 - The biggest misconception about people with a chronic illness or disability
17:23 - How organisations and individuals can create a supportive workplace for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities
22:08 - How to overcome career obstacles and thrive in the workplace with MS
24:51 - Sandy’s advice for the next generation
 

How to Create Equitable Outcomes for All

Join Vanessa and me for a thought-provoking episode on measuring the success of DEI initiatives, keeping leaders accountable, overcoming challenges, and achieving equitable outcomes for both patients and staff in healthcare.
 
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🔗  Connect with Vanessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-nazario-ms-mba-9473735a/
 
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:31 - Vanessa’s journey to creating inclusive healthcare environments
03:32 - How leaders can create equitable outcomes for all in healthcare
06:44 - Memorial Healthcare's LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts
11:25 - Actionable Advice for Success in DEI Initiatives and tackling the naysayers
15:47 - How to hold leaders accountable and overcoming the challenges in DEI
20:00 - Vanessa’s motivation for doing the work

How to Drive Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations

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In this episode, Rohini Anand, a former Chief DEI Officer at Sodexo, and strategic DEI advisor and author, discusses her latest book ‘Leading Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ and emphasizes the five key principles that organizations should apply to achieve successful global DEI transformation. She also highlights common challenges and provides advice for leaders to address skepticism around DEI being a US concept. 
 
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Rohini’s path to her role as author and strategic DEI advisor
05:24 - Rohini’s inspiration for writing her new book
10:05 - How can diversity, equity and inclusion be defined
11:06 - The five key principles organizations should apply for global DEI transformation?
16:55 - The misconceptions organizations face when implementing their DEI programs on a global scale
28:17 - How can leaders address the claim “DEI is a US concept, we don't have those issues here”?
35:24 - Advice for the DEI leaders of tomorrow
 

How Will DEI Shape the Future of Sports?

Join me and Jatin Patel, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at England Rugby as we explore how DEI efforts are changing the way that sports teams, leagues, and organizations operate, and he shares England Rugby’s strategy for creating a more diverse and inclusive environment for its players, staff and fans.
 
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🔗  Connect with Jatin Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatpatel1/
 
Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Jatin’s journey to a DEI career in sports
07:32 - The biggest challenges facing diversity and inclusion in sports today
09:56 - How England Rugby is building a more inclusive environment for its players, staff and fans
21:35 - How Data and Insights can be used to Drive DEI
27:33 - What does the future of DEI in sports looks like
30:56 - Advice for leaders and organisations on their DEI journey
 

The Power of Diverse and Inclusive Leadership

Join me and Chéla Gage, SVP of Talent, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Reformation, as we uncover the secrets to a successful inclusive workplace. Learn the essential qualities of effective leaders, how to identify organizational pain points, and Reformation's journey to building a culture of diversity and belonging. 
 
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🔗  Connect with Chéla Gage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelagage/
 
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Chela's Journey from Engineering to Fashion
06:34 - The Power of Inclusion in the Workplace
11:06 - What Does a Diverse and Inclusive Organisations Look Like
14:33 - The Top 2 Qualities All Effective Organizational Leaders Share
17:43 - How to identify the pain points in an organisation and build an inclusive culture
32:09 - Chela’s parting piece of advice for the DEI leaders of tomorrow

From Good to Great: How to Build a Culture of Engagement and Accountability

Join me and Jen Mahone-Rightler, Global Chief Diversity Officer at Epsilon as we delve into the crucial topics that every leader needs to hear, including how to foster a culture of engagement and accountability in the workplace. 
 
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Jennifer’s journey to a role in Diversity  and Equality 
04:17 -  How Epsilon is building a system for change
07:20 - The Role of Listening in Achieving Equity and Inclusion
12:24 - How DEI Leaders Can Hold Leaders Accountable for Real Change
18:53 - The DE&I Topics Leaders aren’t speaking on enough and why
32:51 - Work-Life Harmony: Jen's Secrets to Avoiding Burnout
41:25 - Jen’s parting piece of advice for leaders

How to be Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador

In this episode, we dive into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the inspiring Celeste Warren, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck to discuss her new book - How to Be a Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued . We also discuss what it means to be a D&I ambassador and practical tips on how anyone can become one. Celeste offers valuable insights on how to address inequity, approach difficult conversations, and stay motivated in this important work. If you're ready to make a difference in promoting diversity and inclusion, this episode is a must-listen! 
 
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - A 26-Year Journey to Becoming a Trailblazing DEI Leader: Celeste's Story
05:39 - From Inspiration to Authorship: Celeste's Quest to Empower Others Through Her Book
08:37 - The D&I Ambassador: What It Means and Why It Matters
10:10 - How You Can Become a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador
16:24 - Tackling Inequity Head-On: Practical Tips for Addressing Diversity and Inclusion Challenges
20:33 - How to Navigate Tough Conversations About Diversity and Inclusion
25:43 - Staying Positive, Staying Strong: How leaders can stay positive and motivated in tough times
 

Rallying the Troops: How to inspire others to take action on DE&I initiatives

In this episode Natasha is joined by George Avery, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
 
Episode Highlights:
George’s journey into DE&I work
The challenges DE&I leaders are faced with 
What DE&I means for Thermo Fisher Scientific
Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoavery/
Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-rainey-/
 
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From Marginalization to Empowerment: Advancing Equity in the Healthcare Industry

In this episode I’m joined by Hasan Reza, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
 
We discuss:
How D&I is impacting the UK healthcare system
The key steps organisation’s should take to build an equitable workplace
The importance of disability inclusion in the workplace
Connect with Hasan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmreza/
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What is Privilege & How Does it Relate to Diversity and Inclusion?

In this episode I'm joined by Joanne Conway, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness at EY
We discuss:
The purpose of DEI and why it matters
How organisations can use data to meet their DEI goals
How privilege relates to Diversity & Inclusion?
The progress EY have made to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
What DEI leaders aren’t talking enough about but should
How Joanne avoids the ‘burnout’
Connect with Joanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanneconwayey/
Read more about EY’s latest thinking on Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness - https://www.ey.com/en_gl/diversity-inclusiveness
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