26. Yesterday & Today in the Fight for Justice – A Conversation with Black Panther Party Leader Elaine Brown (Part 1)
Activist and former Black Panther Party chairwoman Elaine Brown joins the host in today’s episode to share her story. She reveals what influenced her to join the Party and tells listeners what it was like to lead as a woman. In addition, Elaine offers her viewpoint on the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM). This week […]
C-CRETS CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 8th marked the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which annually highlights the importance in the movement for women’s rights. Raising awareness against bias, taking action for equality, and challenging gendered actions against women in order to create change remains important. There are countless issues facing women such as domestic abuse and lack of […]
25. Releasing My Voice as a Black Woman – REAL Talk with Theresa Robinson
Theresa is on Forbes’ list of “7 Anti-Racism Educators Your Company Needs Now.” We discuss “Blaxhaustion, Karens & Other Threats to Black Lives and Well-Being”.
FINDING YOUR BALANCE—DOING WORK AND LIFE UNDER ONE ROOF
How do you find a sense of balance in both your personal and work life during a pandemic? Due to COVID-19, many employees now have to combine their home and work life under one roof. Throw in other factors inclusive of cooking, caregiving, and homeschooling, and you’ve got a recipe for overwhelm. Many have found […]
24. Transforming Whiteness to Create an Inclusive Workplace – An Interview with Dorit Cypis
This month’s podcast will spotlight a diverse group of women in celebration of Women’s History Month. In today’s episode Keith and Ricky talk about the benefits of whiteness as it’s the standard against which everything is compared in American culture. The host also interview Canadian-American artist, mediator and educator, Doris Cypis, who shares her perspective […]
23. Finding Your Zen: Pandemic Work Life Balance and Beyond
The new normal has included employees saving on a tank of gas and the cost of lunch, while companies are saving on previous employee expenses, including gym memberships and Metro bus passes. For some employees however, having an office at home has brought up new challenges, including working beyond the 9-5 timeframe. Many have found […]
22. The ‘Rona and It’s Wrath on Underrepresented Employees
The compounding effect of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be denied. In this episode, hosts Keith and Ricky discuss how other countries have responded to COVID, the demographics of essential workers, and the pandemic’s role in increasing the digital divide. They also share how you can support women and BIPOC employees during COVID. This week on […]
BLACK HISTORY IS CREATED EVERDAY
Black History Month’s become diluted. In February, there is an onslaught of rhetoric celebrating people of African descent, while world-wide, corporations still have policies and practices that are purposefully disadvantageous to those with brown skin. The recognition of the month and the contributions of persons of African descent to the American landscape has become a […]
21. Ignore, Copy or Destroy – Corporate America’s Predictable Instincts
When it comes to race and equity, Corporate America has engaged in a cycle of behavior that’s proven to be harmful to underrepresented employees. Are there two systems of justice? Recent incidents including the death of George Floyd and the insurrection on the Capital further highlighted the racial disparities in America. In this first episode […]
20. Season 1 Finale: Avoiding the Performance Review Trap and Looking Ahead
In this episode, hosts Keith and Ricky discuss their season one journey. They also encourage listeners to take stock of the work they’ve done at the job and prepare themselves for their company’s performance review. Organizations also hear helpful tips on how they can improve their performance review processes. This week on C-CRETS [2:40] How […]
