Inside Episode 18:

On this episode, we’ll explore how to build diversity, equity and inclusion into the corporate culture. We’ll look through the lens of a successful major corporation, as well as a start-up company working to build a strong foundation.

Join us as we sit down with Raquel Dan...

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions and achievements of women. However, it comes at a time when the number of women in the workforce has significantly declined. What is behind the shift and what does it look like for the year ahead? ...

In this episode, a look at where our local CEOs are in the push for diversity and inclusion. There is no one size fits all approach, but there are ways how Arizona leaders can help lead the charge.

Also, we go inside the healthcare system where some real disparities exist. Hear how companies l...

In this episode:
The Value of Partnership
Changing lives and creating a new reality for the community of South Phoenix.
We talk with Shawn Pearson, Founder of the Zion Institute and “Solutionist.” Pearson’s journey started with the mission of helping those leaving prison return to life in thei...

In this episode:
Meet the Man Behind La Machine
Antonio Valdovinos is a force within Arizona’s business and political landscapes. His passion and drive started at a young age, but the road to success is unlike anything you’ve heard before. Antonio’s journey is so unique, his story became the in...

In this episode, the discussion focuses on the power of allyship. Not only do the leaders dive into what it means to be an ally, but they also talk about why it’s so important to diversity and inclusion and how one can go about practicing strong allyship. This episode is all about how empowering...

We’ve been looking at Diversity and Inclusion inside our Arizona businesses. This episode, we’ll also be going inside Arizona’s schools. The state of education in AZ has challenges when it comes to D, I and Equity. We bring in the experts who have been and are on the frontlines of creating change...

We've talked about the blueprint of the ERG but in this episode, we are going to show you the inner workings of one of SRP’s Employee Resource Group. SRP Manager of Diversity & Inclusion Essen Otu will share how SRP measures the success of these programs.

In this episode, our leaders remind us that, even in the face of a global pandemic, every bit of awareness and effort counts. They discuss the topic of microaggressions and ways we can be more aware of the impact we have on others. They also discuss the impact the Covid pandemic has had on minori...

Our leaders shake things up by directly challenging all community leaders and influencers to take specific action toward understanding bias.

The conversation begins by diving into the ways in which different generations can learn from and work with one another to create a powerful new force as we look to improve diversity and inclusion in the community and the workplace.

In this episode of The Community Collaborative, our leaders acknowledge the time and energy companies across the country are putting into their diversity and inclusion initiatives.

In light of the upcoming election, they reiterate the importance for leaders to empower all employees to harness t...

What are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)? Are they a social group? Or a professional development initiative? They can be both! Learn about what sets a great ERG apart.

While corporate America is responding in the moment to surrounding race and inequality, the conversation from today’s Community Collaborative reminds us to go beyond recognition seeking for doing the right thing.

If our goal is long-term change, there needs to be a dedicated and genuine intenti...

In the fourth episode of our Community Collaborative Series, we dig deeper into the conversation surrounding diversity and inclusion. This episode is packed with thought-provoking commentary and eye-opening experiences as our community leaders dive into the idea of living our labels.

The conversation on diversity + inclusion continues in the third episode of our Community Collaborative Series. In this episode, our community leaders tackle the barriers of bias inherent to many of the systems currently in place. Through their discussion, these community leaders provide a glimps...

In the second of our Community Collaborative Series, our community leaders build on the discussion of Episode 1 with insights on how organizations can take action on diversity and inclusion initiatives in the current climate.

Both Community Collaborative co-hosts/producers, Black Chamber of Ari...

A collection of prominent leaders from the Greater Phoenix area kick-off their series to create awareness around the most pressing community needs and present actionable solutions.