Dr. Deb Talks Podcast
Dr. Deb Talks Podcast
Dr. Debbie Ridley
Organizations have poured billions of dollars into DEI-related efforts. Now, the pendulum has swung: Diversity initiatives are being completely eviscerated. So, what’s the way ahead? Tune into the “Dr. Deb Talks” Podcast: For Diversity Gains to Survive, Diversity Must Die. Debut: October 10, 2023.  
Dr. Deb Presents a Special Episode:  "Excellence in Entrepreneurship"
Featured Entrepreneurs:1. Wialillian Howard, CEO & Leadership Development Specialist, Beyond the Seat, LLC 2. Patrina Peloton-Smith, JD, GPC. Owner & Founder, The Business of Charity 3. Jacqueline Woods, Executive Director, Mirror Images Texas 4. Rob Eppolito, Owner & Video Marketing Strategies, Video Mojo 5. Tanya Roberts, Owner & Graphic Designer, 1tsp Creative 6. Brittany Major, President & CEO, Major Services, Inc.
Jan 4, 2024
1 hr 45 min
A Conversation with Mr. Earl McCoy, Jr., Yale University's Diversity Practitioner. "Inclusivity is the Responsibility of the Business Entity AND the Individual."
Mr. McCoy is a 28-year phenom. Listen to this conversation; you will be wiser and amazed.Earl McCoy, Jr.'s Pearls of Wisdom (EMPW): Calling people in, instead of calling people out. Brave space versus safe space. Brand assets vice brand assassins. Be dependable instead of expendable.
Dec 7, 2023
1 hr 45 min
“The Model Used for the Implementation of Diversity (DEI&A) Initiatives Must Change: A New ‘Reset’ is Needed.”
This is another conversation that must be heard! Dr. Deb converses with Dr. John Fuller, a very accomplished and deeply experienced diversity executive. 
Nov 3, 2023
1 hr 1 min
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Should we "throw the baby out the bathwater?" Let the conversation begin....
Dr. Deb converses with Dr. Paolo Gaudiano, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Aleria.Tech. Don’t miss this interesting conversation!
Oct 17, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Dr. Deb “Speaks Truth to Power: The 13 Reasons Why Your Organization’s Diversity Initiative May Fail.”
Dr. Deb shares the 13 reasons that organizational diversity initiatives may be challenged, or may already have failed. Listen to this Podcast; it is an interesting, educational, and insightful conversation. Bottom line: Don’t miss it!
Oct 10, 2023
1 hr
Welcome to Dr. Deb Talks Podcast
Welcome to Dr. Deb Talks Podcast
Sep 21, 2023
30 sec