The Diversified Podcast

On today's episode, I chatted with Jasmin Foster, the founder of Be Rooted! Be Rooted is a brand that uplifts and celebrates women of color through inclusively designed stationery. Jasmin founded Be Rooted to create a space for women of color to see themselves in a place they hadn’t been. Weaving culture into every design and message, Be Rooted inspires customers to explore their inner muse and celebrate themselves. They want their customers to know, they are seen and they belong here!On today's episode, you will learn more about the vision behind Be Rooted, the importance of diversity within the world of stationery, and tips and tricks on how you can journal more effectively!

This week I sat down and chatted with Ernest Holmes, Jaycee Holmes & Tavis Thompson, the co-founders of CodeHouse. CodeHouse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on cultivating a strong pipeline between students of color and industry-leading technology companies.At its core, CodeHouse aims to tackle the diversity gap in technology by providing exposure and resources to enhance students’ technical skills, promoting internship/full-time placement, and elevating the next generation of diverse leaders in technology.On this episode, we talk about their vision behind CodeHouse, how to successfully gather funding for your business, and their thoughts on the lack of representation in tech!

This week, I had the chance to chat with Hana Suzuki Seligman & Josue De Paz, the Co-Founders of First Tech Fund!First Tech Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the digital divide by supporting high school students of underserved backgrounds in New York City with free technology, unlimited broadband, targeted mentorship, practical skills, and opportunities to succeed in the modern world.On this episode, you'll get the opportunity to hear more about First Tech Fund, any tips/tricks they have for starting a nonprofit, and the importance of closing the technology gap in underrepresented communities!

Tired of online dating apps? You're not the only one! That's why todays guest, Maxine Williams, took it upon herself to create We Met IRL!We Met IRL is a speeding dating event that focuses on getting people off of dating apps and getting them in person to date the 'old fashioned' way!On this episode, we’re going to chat with Maxine about her vision behind We Met IRL, the importance of community, and then dive into the very *interesting* topic of dating!

Welcome back to The Diversified Podcast! Today i'll be chatting with Yessy Downs, the founder of Oxford Comma Collective!Oxford Comma Collective. is a team of Latinx, Black, Asian, Queer, disabled and woman copywriters using their skills to help amplify the voices of their communities.On this episode you'll get the opportunity to learn more about Oxford Comma Collective, how to balance a day job while being a founder and also the power of pivoting within your life or career!

Toby Egbuna is the CEO & Co-Founder of Chezie- an all-in-one solution designed to help companies build impactful employee resource groups. Toby is passionate about building inclusive workplaces as well as a huge advocate for entrepreneurship. On this episode, we chat with Toby to learn more about Chezie, the importance of Employee Resource Groups within organizations and any advice he has for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs.

Hosted By Toni Pringley, The Diversified Podcast aims to celebrate the voices and stories of entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds.