The Diversity Movement Podcast

At The Diversity Movement, we focus on creating a sense of belonging for everyone, regardless of background, and celebrate diversity among our many identities, and our team encourages each other to be curious, vulnerable and mission-driven. Hear our values in action as Katie Gaebel, our Director of People and Culture, talks with some of our team about how they view our workplace culture and what keeps them engaged and passionate about the work they do at TDM.We encourage you to apply here, even if you don’t meet all of the listed requirements, if you're interested in helping further our mission of creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces for all.

A diverse team makes companies stronger and more productive. In this series, Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement's VP of Products and Innovation, talks with DEI leaders about how diversity, equity and inclusion can lead to incredible developments in your organization and beyond. In this episode, Kurt talks with Alberto Lemus, managing partner of Atwater Infrastructure Partners, about leading diverse organizations.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Products and Innovation Kurt Merriweather, and is a production of Earfluence.

A diverse team makes companies stronger and more productive. In this series, Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement's VP of Products and Innovation, talks with DEI leaders about how diversity, equity and inclusion can lead to incredible developments in your organization and beyond. In this episode, Kurt talks with Frank Pollock, chief marketing officer from Home Lending Pal, about the importance of DEI in the C-suite.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Products and Innovation Kurt Merriweather, and is a production of Earfluence.

A diverse team makes companies stronger and more productive. In this series, Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement's VP of Products and Innovation, talks with DEI leaders about how diversity, equity and inclusion can lead to incredible developments in your organization and beyond. In this episode, Kurt talks with Erin Peace, associate director at Experience Design from Method, about how DEI leads to innovation in product development.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Products and Innovation Kurt Merriweather, and is a production of Earfluence.

A diverse team makes companies stronger and more productive. In this series, Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement's VP of Products and Innovation, talks with DEI leaders about how diversity, equity and inclusion can lead to incredible developments in your organization and beyond. In this episode, Kurt talks with Walk West's Sharon Delaney McCloud about why he wanted to create this series.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Products and Innovation Kurt Merriweather, and is a production of Earfluence.

Pendo is what startups aspire to be. Launched in October of 2013 with 4 founders, it has now raised over $200M, has over 500 employees, and is valued at over $1B. In many ways, Pendo is the poster child for startup success. But with that growth comes challenges. Today, Jessica Jolley, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Pendo, talks initiatives she's excited about and gives tips for startups to set the groundwork for a DEI-friendly culture.JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado.  And please donate any amount to the Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham, and is a production of Earfluence.

What's the role of the investor in building a startup that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive? Marcia Dawood has invested in over 200 companies, so she has a unique insight into what needs to be done.Websites mentioned:goldenseeds.commindshiftcapital.comSheeo.worldportfolia.coangelcapitalassociation.orgJOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado.  And please donate any amount to the Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham, and is a production of Earfluence.

How can you build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture from the ground up?  The Diversity Movement's Head of Content Jackie Ferguson discusses hiring practices, resume review, and when culture veers in the wrong direction.JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado.  And please donate any amount to the Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham, and is a production of Earfluence.

How can startups think about diversity, equity, and inclusion when they're simply fighting for survival?  There's limited time, resources, and attention available, and yet it's imperative to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture from the ground up.  On our first series, DEI for the Startup Community, we explore how startups can get DEI right from the start, and the role that investors play in supporting them. On episode 1, we're joined by CEO of The Diversity Movement Donald Thompson.JOIN THE DEI FOR STARTUPS WEBINAR, presented by The Diversity Movement, with Donald Thompson, Shelley Willingham, and Lister Delgado.  And please donate any amount to the Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship Fund.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham, and is a production of Earfluence.

Welcome to Winning with Diversity! This podcast will help YOU be the diversity champion in your business. We bring on experts from The Diversity Movement, plus DEI allies and thought leaders to give you actionable insights into how to align diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to your overall business goals to positively impact the bottom line. Our first series is coming soon - DEI for the Startup Community, hosted by VP of Business Strategy Shelley Willingham.Winning with Diversity is brought to you by The Diversity Movement and is a production of Earfluence.