Lina Cañon of Nur Group joins Nadia and Rob to talk about the lack of lived experience in non-profit leadership, gaps in philanthropy and venture capital systems, and why we all need to get together (in person) in community to solve societal problems. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Congress shutting down a DEI office and changes to how the US Census collects race data. Later, Rob rants about SHRM endorsing an anti-DEI politician and Nadia raves about all of the great things happening in women's college basketball. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Congressional staff are still not representative of the people they serve — so why did Congress close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion? | The Hill | https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4567773-our-lawmakers-are-still-not-representative-of-the-people-they-serve-so-why-did-congress-close-its-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/ US government changing how it asks about people’s race and ethnicity | 7NEWS | https://whdh.com/news/us-government-changing-how-it-asks-about-peoples-race-and-ethnicity/ Hijab-wearing players in women’s NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others | Western Mass News | https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/04/01/hijab-wearing-players-womens-ncaa-tournament-hope-inspire-others/ Learn more about Nur Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nur-group/people/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob interviews Nadia about her experience attending the "Ramadan America" film debut. Nadia then discusses the Biden push for disability care expansion and Rob talks about American workers' rights to disconnect from their devices after work hours. Later, they rant about Iowa going backward on gender parity in government and rave about Dermatologists' pushback against anti-DEI pushback. Learn more about the articles mentioned: In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say | HR Drive | https://www.hrdive.com/news/us-companies-right-to-disconnect-movement/ Biden Calls For Investment In Disability Services | Disability Scoop | https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/03/12/biden-calls-for-investment-in-disability-services/30778/ Iowa poised to end gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies targeted nationwide | Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/iowa-ap-des-moines-supreme-court-republican-b2508850.html Find or book a screening of Ramadan America here: https://www.ramadanamerica.com/screenings Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Executive Director of CAIR Massachusetts, Tahirah Amatul-Wadud joins Nadia and Rob to talk about how to make the most of Ramadan accommodations requests, where discrimination and harassment is growing, and how to remind ourselves that we deserve joy. Also, Nadia and Rob are embarrassed for Johns Hopkins Medical's repudiation of their DEI leader's definition of privilege and Goldman comes up short on women's progress in leadership posts. Finally, Rob rants about the irony of the TikTok forced sale and Nadia commends a new astronaut. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Controversy over ‘privilege’ leads to resignation of DEI chief at Johns Hopkins | The Baltimore Banner | https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/higher-education/dei-johns-hopkins-debate-sherita-golden-4LRGALTF2RAEVOYNHGL6QLEWIY/ Women Aren’t Getting the Big Jobs at Goldman Sachs, and They’re Heading for the Exits | The Wall Street Journal | https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/goldman-sachs-women-big-jobs-leaving-09112f6a?st=yycztg44m6f20tm&reflink=article_imessage_share Learn more about CAIR Massachusetts: https://www.cairma.org/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob get wonky with labor rules for gig workers and get jealous about a great idea from The North Face. Then, Rob hosts Call For Culture CEO Angela R. Howard to talk about how companies can look outside of themselves to see what is coming in workplace culture and how HR should be thinking about its role in cultural transformation. Then, Nadia rants about companies pulling back on paying for employees' weight loss drugs and Rob raves about Wolverine's "Woman-made" campaign. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Businesses escalate fight against Biden rule on gig worker pay | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/05/gig-workers-pay-rules-lawsuit/ Gen Z-approved clothing giant The North Face is offering customers 20% off if they take a racial inclusion course | Yahoo! Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gen-z-approved-clothing-giant-121449507.html Wolverine works to put ‘woman-made’ in the dictionary | Marketing Dive | https://www.marketingdive.com/news/wolverine-woman-made-campaign-inclusive-purpose-campaign/709158/ Learn more about Call for Culture https://callforculture.com/ Connect with Angela R. Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarhowardconsulting/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob zoom in on a strange anti-DEI resolution from dermatologists and discuss Google's Gemini AI's racially inaccurate depiction of historical events. Then, an Alabama mayor suggests Black athletes bypass the state over anti-DEI bill. 'Tide and Chanel's CEO is named a Time Woman of the Year. Finally, Nadia calls out all the heavy stuff going on in the world and Rob celebrates a big time score for an African music label. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Inside the DEI Battle in Dermatology | Allure | https://www.allure.com/story/american-academy-of-dermatology-dei-resolution#:~:text=Concern%20regarding%20diversity%20in%20dermatology,treatment%20of%20skin%20of%20color. Google says its AI image-generator would sometimes 'overcompensate' for diversity | ABC News | https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/google-ai-image-generator-overcompensate-race-107503865?tpcc=NL_Marketing Mayor Of Birmingham Says Black Athletes Should Leave Alabama If Anti-DEI Bill Passes | ESSENCE | https://www.essence.com/news/birmingham-mayor-says-black-athletes-should-leave-if-anti-dei-bill-passes/ Chanel CEO Leena Nair Is Testing a World Run by Women | TIME | https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6691525/leena-nair/ Universal Music Group Buys Majority Stake in Nigerian Label Mavin Global | Billboard | https://www.billboard.com/business/record-labels/mavin-global-sale-umg-buys-majority-stake-rema-afrobeats-label-1235614824/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob break down the latest tech DEI layoffs and a Supreme Court (lack of a) ruling that may signal a path forward in education and for companies. Then, they discuss a big deal for underrepresented founders and reveal a new entrant in the fight for greater diversity. Finally, Rob rants about the impact lawsuits have had on the Fearless Fund and Nadia gives us a preview of the upcoming Rifelion film, Ramadan America. Learn more about the articles mentioned: As DEI gets more divisive, companies are ditching their teams | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/ US supreme court will not hear case on education diversity policies | The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/feb/20/us-supreme-cpurt-education-diversity-appeal-virginia Paul Judge And Marcelo Claure Are Raising $200M For Their Open Opportunity Fund For Diverse Startups | POCIT | https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/paul-judge-and-marcelo-claure-launch-200m-open-opportunity-fund-for-diverse-startups/ Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs | NBC News | https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/republicans-critical-dei-recruit-female-minority-candidates-rcna138407 'It All Fell Apart': Fearless Fund Founder on Impact of DEI Lawsuits | INC. | https://www.inc.com/brit-morse/it-all-fell-apart-fearless-fund-founder-on-impact-of-dei-lawsuits.html Groundbreaking Film “Ramadan America” to Premiere at SXSW | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/groundbreaking-film-ramadan-america-to-premiere-at-sxsw/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. To learn more about Ramadan America visit https://www.ramadanamerica.com/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Fadia Nordtveit joins Inclusive Collective to talk about the link between sustainability and DEIB, how to align DEIB across functions as you develop you business model, and why she leans on data to drive change. Also, Nadia and Rob discuss Disney characters' efforts to unionize (and Rob gives a review of Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland) and Wisconsin Republicans' constitutional amendment limiting DEI in government. Later, Nadia rants about the Valentine's Day ride-share strike and Rob raves about Princeton's president's defense of diversity on campus. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Wisconsin Assembly passes constitutional amendment to limit diversity efforts | CBS News | https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/wisconsin-lawmakers-to-vote-on-constitutional-amendment-to-limit-diversity-efforts/. Disneyland character performers announce plans to unionize | Reuters | https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/disneyland-character-performers-announce-plans-unionize-2024-02-13/. Thousands of U.S. Uber and Lyft drivers set to park their cars and picket at major airports in Valentine’s Day strike | Fortune | https://fortune.com/2024/02/14/thousands-us-uber-lyft-drivers-park-cars-picket-major-airports-valentines-day-strike/ Elite Universities Have Not Sacrificed Excellence for Diversity | The Atlantic | https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/elite-universities-have-not-sacrificed-excellence-diversity/677429/ Connect with Dr. Fadia Nordveit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfadianordtveit Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob sort through the big moments from this year's Grammy Awards before circling back to Zoom's DEI layoffs and the results of a study on remote work. Then, they talk about the US Census' backtracking on a proposed change to identifying disability, and companies' efforts to root out child labor in their supply chains. Finally, Rob rants about age bias and Nadia highlights the work of a special music educator. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Zoom laid off its DEI team—and it’s not the only company making such cuts | Fast Company | https://www.fastcompany.com/91025936/zoom-laid-off-its-dei-team-and-its-not-the-only-company-making-cuts Can Remote Work Help Diversity Recruitment? | Knowledge at Wharton | https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/can-remote-work-help-diversity-recruitment/ The Census Bureau is dropping a controversial proposal to change disability statistics | NPR | https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229547255/census-bureau-survey-disabled-people-with-disabilities Confronted With Child Labor in the U.S., Companies Move to Crack Down | TNYT | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/us/child-labor-us-companies.html The music teacher who just won a Grammy says it belongs to her students | NPR | https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1229543396/grammy-awards-virginia-music-teacher-orchestra-disabilities Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob welcome Shahzia Noorally, host of the Equity Gap podcast and discuss Canada's polite racism, how leaders can acknowledge emotions and manage conflict this year, and the power of group career mentorship. They also discuss a report on a lack of gender representation in the music industry and a groundbreaking expose of slave labor in the US prison system. Later, they check in on Tesla's deemphasis of underrepresented workers in their latest shareholder report and on diversity statements used in hiring faculty at universities. Learn more about the articles mentioned: Women of Color Are Growing Songwriting Community, Annenberg Inclusion Report Finds | Variety | https://variety.com/2024/music/news/women-of-color-songwriters-annenberg-inclusion-report-1235891360/ Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into how US prison labor supports many popular food brands | AP News | https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-investigation-takeaways-5debda3b0222c5c7de8b8a485084f206 Tesla omits diversity statements in filing following Musk anti-DEI comments | CBT News | https://www.cbtnews.com/tesla-omits-diversity-statements-in-filing-following-musk-anti-dei-comments/ Check out Shahzia Noorally's website: https://shahzianoorally.com/ Check out The Equity Gap Podcast on Instagram @theequitygappodcast Connect with Shahzia Noorally on Instagram @shazzienoor Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadia and Rob are joined by the dynamic executive recruiting duo of Christiaan Heijmen and Farad Ali to talk about inclusive network building, how real leaders are doubling down on inclusion, and why you shouldn't use the word "fit" in recruiting. They also applaud JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon's red-blooded, capitalist backing of DEI, and are taken back by Wayfair's recent layoffs. Later, Nadia rapid-fire rants about Texas, Kyte Baby, and Barbie while Rob looks on and stays out of her way. Learn more about the articles mentioned: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon talks DEI: ‘I’m a full-throated, red-blooded, patriotic, unwoke, capitalist CEO’ - https://fortune.com/2024/01/24/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-dei-diversity-finance-banking-capitalism/ Wayfair layoffs slash 13% of its workforce after CEO Niraj Shah warned staff ‘laziness isn’t rewarded’ - https://fortune.com/2024/01/23/wayfair-layoffs-ceo-niraj-shah-laziness/ Texas Superintendent Defends Suspension of Teen Over Wearing of Locs - https://www.bet.com/article/0m68wp/texas-superintendent-defends-suspension-of-teen-over-wearing-of-locs "Never forget the system is rigged": Why America Ferrera's "Barbie" nomination is the one we needed - https://www.salon.com/2024/01/24/never-forget-the-system-is-rigged-why-america-ferreras-barbie-nomination-is-the-one-we-needed/ Coral Springs Marriott cancels Muslim conference, organizers call move "racist" - https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/coral-springs-marriott-cancels-muslim-conference-organizers-call-move-racist/ Baby clothing company faces criticism over handling of employee's maternity leave - https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/baby-clothing-company-faces-criticism-handling-employees-maternity-106574855 Connect with Christiaan Heijmen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheijmen/ Connect with Farad Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farad-ali-60a697/ Learn more about ALI | HEIJMEN: https://www.aliheijmen.com/ Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: [email protected] Find episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqh7hCZOp7EQc6SekaYmT2QHqCvjsYdH?usp=sharing For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]    Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices