In this bonus episode, Rianka sits down with Tonia Bottoms, a Managing Director and Senior Managing Counsel for BNY Mellon | Pershing to talk about how DEI has been woven through the fabric of their entire organization.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e08

In the final episode of the Masterclass for Allies and Trailblazers, Rianka and Katie are breaking down what organizations who are ready to take action on DEI need to know. Get ready to hear about the importance of not just earmarking money but also calendarizing time, and setting and communicating the right expectations to all stakeholders.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e07

In this episode, Rianka and Katie share with listeners best practices in caring for themselves during this reflection period of DEI work and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness through practicing grace and rest. 

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e06

In this episode, Rianka and Katie talk about learning from their mistakes in the DEI space, and how you can (and should) too! By identifying common practices like gaslighting and revenge mindsets, the two navigate how they have overcome missteps in service of the greater and continuing work.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e05

In this episode, Rianka and Katie talk about the ways that organizations can avoid common traps, and encourage individuals to find their secret sauce to help draw out creativity in the workplace.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e04

In this episode, Rianka and Katie discuss how organizations can do the work by simply listening and responding to their employees.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e03

In this episode, Rianka and Katie tackle how individuals can understand their own roles in advance equity in the workplace.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e02

In this episode, Rianka kicks off Season 6: The Masterclass for Allies and TrailBlazers and introduces this season’s special guest, longtime 2050 TrailBlazers favorite, employee experience strategist Katie Augsburger.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e01

In this episode, Rianka reconnects with Sonya Dreizler, CEO at Solutions With Sonya, to discuss combating trolls, the power of intentional networking and the case for marrying our personal and professional lives together.

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s05e08

In this episode, Rianka sits down with Rachel Robasciotti, founder and CEO of Adasina Social Capital, to talk about her social investing approach and discuss in depth why gender, racial, and social/economic diversity is so critical to financial services.

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s05e07

In this episode, Rianka speaks with Star Carter, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Kanarys, a technology startup focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, with its work rooted in data and analytics. The two ponder: could a consortium be the key to moving major financial services players to action?

 

https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s05e06