Theo Peoples: Success Through Dignity
Theo Peoples, former lead vocalist for The Temptations and the Four Tops, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver, CEO of Alignment Strategies, to speak about his pathway to success.
Empowering Black and Brown Businesses in the Pandemic
Jessica Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Operation Hope, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver, CEO of Alignment Strategies, to speak about the status of Black and Brown-owned businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rising Above Adversity in the Sports, Entertainment and Politics
Raymone Bain, publicist to the stars, reveals the discrimination she has faced during her career and offers advice for those facing similar challenges.
How Disability Can Be a Driver for Innovation
Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, a disability thought leader and educator, discusses how embracing disabilities can allow companies to be more innovative and productive.
Understanding the Real Cost of Code Switching
Juan Lopez, founder of management consulting firm Amistad Associates, discusses the role of code switching in Corporate America.
Creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Legacy
Dr. Janice Underwood, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia, joined Alignment Strategies CEO Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss her role and impact as the country’s first cabinet-level diversity professional.
Leveraging the Power of the Latino Community
Chiqui Cartagena, Latino marketing expert and author of Latino Boom and Latino Boom II, shares her perspectives on the burgeoning Hispanic population in the United States.
Building Black and Brown Businesses
Rick Wade, Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discusses the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Black- and Latinx-owned businesses and how bolstering these businesses can help close the racial wealth gap.
Insights Into the Multigenerational Workplace
Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Acuity Brands and a multigenerational workplace expert, discusses the generational differences that exist in the workplace and how to navigate them
How to Address Anti-Asian Bias in the Workplace
Diversity, equity and inclusion expert Claire Tse discusses how organizations can combat anti-Asian bias in the workplace and the ways one can support one’s Asian-American colleagues.