Recruiter Lisa Rokusek joins Rayanne for this compelling conversation starting with, "I consider my business a laboratory for decision making... this is how we hire people: we decide." • My own learning and introspection • Change the talking point from Equality to Equity. • Don't let your own story cover your eyes. • "I think we are waking up to understanding that our wellbeing is bound together." • Everyone has a right to live and also, thrive. • Biggest Win for Diversity: The Rising of Solidarity • Biggest Threat to Diversity: The Backlash and Power Grab • The Goal is "Suffering Reduction and Increase Thriving" • The Assumptions that are Made during the Hiring Process • The lasting trauma of, "Go along to get along" or "Just put up with it" • The "Gap" where Growth Happens • Our relationships with our parents RESOURCES Lisa Suggests: • BOOK: The Will to Change" by bell books • BLOG: Feminist Giant by Mona Elthaway Contact: Phone to Text: 314.409.5633 Twitter @LisaRokusek Blog: LisaRokusek.com Website: RokusekRecruits.com

Dynamic Stever Robbins joins host Rayanne to talk about Energy, Mentoring Youth, Diversity, Pride, and finding our Commonalities. Such a fascinating conversation with Stever - we talked about: • Continually Learning • Pride Month - How far we've come • How an Ally can show support: VOTE! • How to respond to homophobic remarks • Educate people as best you can • The secret to "roll along" with life • Self-help for our minds • "Loving What Is: The Work of Byron Katie" • Just let go • How you view the world is based on your personal experiences RESOURCES Book: "Loving What Is: The Work of Byron Katie" Streaming Services: Find a movie or documentary about the LGBT experience, watch is several times until you see it as a story. How to reach Stever Robbins: • SteverRobbins.com • And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stever/ •

Michael Skinner shares his story with Rayanne about coming to a place where he realized that he is Pansexual, where attraction is not bound by gender or what society determines to be right or good. • Societal Norms make is easy to make incorrect assumptions • "Just because someone looks one way doesn't mean you know their story." • The changes that happen when one comes out. • Being Empowered by the Truth • The personal change: "I do not feel like a pretender." • People are more than their labels. • "We only notice the labels different than our own" • Being a resource for those in their own personal journeys • This is who I am RESOURCES: READ / LISTEN to Dan Savage, "He always comes from a place of understanding and acceptance." WATCH: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" You can message Michael on LinkedIn:

Dr. Elijah Nicholas, DBA shares his journey to where he is today: his happiest place. Rayanne asks the hard questions about being Trans and deciding to transition at 48 years old. • The Relationship with my Mother • Loss of Friends • Hopes: Trans is accepted and Part of the Norm • Being Misgendered • Pronouns • The Choice to Transition • The Help Provided by the VA Healthcare System • How being Trans has Impacted Dr. Elijah's Work • Normalize By Living Out Loud • Becoming an Actor • Understanding Trans Language & What's Appropriate • Providing a Safe Place • The Future of this Ongoing Journey "We are all transitioning, in some way." The Road to Acceptance & Grace. RESOURCES: •Transformation Journeys Worldwide - https://transformationjourneysww.com/ •PFLAG.org How to reach Dr. Elijah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelijahnicholas/ Dr. Elijah's Website: https://www.elijahnicholas.com/

Devin Joseph, a young black professional who rose above being homeless, joins Rayanne to talk about his experiences. • CEOs need to work to make everyone feel welcome • What it was like to be the "Token Black Kid" • Having the courage to leave a company that didn't treat him well • Realizing Potential and Power • Watching out for each other • Surviving homelessness • Advice: "Learn the game" • Learn Billy Dee Williams' history, "he didn't allow his past to be his story." Resources: • "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" by Emmanuel Acho • "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-m-joseph-b1288895/

"Communication, Knowledge, and Growth" Steven Lamprinos talks about raising a son with Autism, the patience required and the hoops you have to jump through to get the help you need. • "Good To Grow" program - most amazing program! • ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis • Healthcare available - so difficult to navigate the system • "Special Needs kids are an afterthought." • "Little Hands, Little Feet" • Limited Resources, it takes so much time to find the resources available • Devices to help with communication - must have consistency • Occupational Therapy is such a great help, like water therapy • Parroting or Using narration to help build language skills • So many horror stories • Any changes are very difficult • Hopes for the Future It's so important to discover what makes each child blossom. You will have to be your child's greatest advocate. Resources: • Search the internet for speech devices - you can find some that are "free" • Good To Grow: https://centerfordevelopingkids.com/special-programs/ongoing-programs/good-to-grow/ Feel free to message Steven on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.lamprinos

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Imo Udom, SVP of Mozilla Co-Founder and former CEO of Wepow, now OutMatch - The Challenges of Entrepreneurialism, as a Black Leader. - What it was like to be a Black Founder/CEO of an HR Tech Company - Any Black HR Tech Analysts? - Imposter Syndrome What would you like CEOs to focus on? - Be intentional - Be committed "This will take time, this will take action." Imo shares some amazing advice on how to stay grounded when racism is still so prolific, plus advice to other entrepreneurs. Resources FOLLOW: Smash Academy READ: The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz READ: No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

HR Latte, Episode 129 22.02 [28 min] William Wiggins, Director of Human Resources, Facilities, and Administration at SEIU 775 Benefits Group What do you want CEOs to focus on 2022? - Make Diversity part of Standard Operations "Every month should be a celebration of our differences." - Diversity needs to be driven from the top down - How do you maintain professionalism? - Just because you haven't heard of or know of an issue, doesn't mean there isn't a problem. William's Recommendations: READ: Caste, by isabel wilkerson FOLLOW: CareerXroads You can read William at UnleashHR and HR Gazette Reach out to William at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwiggins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hrwithbenefits