INTENTIONAL CONVERSATIONS

Intentional Conversations

VodCast + PodCast

Join the Conversation!

Intentional Conversations Vodcast (video + podcast) is hosted by the NWC Team. Every Friday from 11am – 12pm EST, we bring different voices from the DEI space and those tangential who are uplifting marginalized communities’ voices.



Miss an Episode? The full archive of Intentional Conversations episodes is available as a curated Playlist on our YouTube Channel:

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There are Two Ways to Participate

1. If you are already a subscriber to the Nika White Consulting emails, be sure to click the Zoom link in your next NWC email (you will only need to do this once, and you will automatically have access to all future Intentional Conversations).

2. If you are not currently a subscriber to the NWC email list, please enter your name and email below. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom registration link, and you will get regular reminders about upcoming guests and Intentional Conversations VodCasts.


Please Note: Registration and ability to join ends at 11:30est during each episode. If you can not join within the first 30 miniutes, we invite you view via our LinkedIn Live stream or catch the replay on YouTube or PodCast.

Listen to the PodCast!

For those of you who like to get their DEI content "on the go", NWC is pleased to offer replays of these conversations as a podcast each week.

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Upcoming Guest Co-Hosts

Tiffany Castagno

March 29, 2024

In this Intentional Conversations VodCast we discuss Black women and Entrepreneurship, change in the workplace, and good ways to start your organization's (or your own personal) DEIB Journey.

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    Tiffany Castagno is CEO & Founder of CEPHR, LLC, a woman- and Minority-owned, Boutique Human Resources & Culture Consulting Firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. CEPHR supports Small to Mid-sized Businesses across the United States and across Industries to build strong infrastructures, Employer Brands, and Cultures. 


    Tiffany is passionate about creating equitable workplaces and Communities, strong infrastructures, Employer Brands, and Cultures. Tiffany’s Why is supporting others to reach their top potential and she enjoys sharing her knowledge, heart, mind, and a conversation to make sure others don’t feel excluded or have to struggle if she can share her time or resources to make it easier for them.


    Co-Author of a Children’s Book, “Can a Zebra Change Its Stripes?” Tiffany’s writing inspires children to embrace difference, uncover the importance of acceptance, and learn what it means to make diversity a strength.

     

    Tiffany was presented with a Jefferson Award in December, 2022 for her Volunteerism, Leadership, and Service to Community. Tiffany was also recently honored with the Curio412 Powered by Purpose Award that recognizes businesses whose efforts of Philanthropy and/or Social Enterprise improve the Community, our Region, and beyond.

Tara Turk-Haynes

April 5, 2024

In this Intentional Conversations VodCast we discuss equitable hiring practices, embedding DEI into day to day operations, increasing belonging and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of middle managers in operational success, and how data transforms ROI when talking about equitable operations.

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    T. Tara Turk-Haynes T. Tara is a DEI and Talent leader having worked in house for companies like Leaf Group, Ticketmaster. Cisco, and Variety. A first generation college graduate whose background is Midwestern/Southern African American regions, she has lived and worked in New York and Los Angeles. She has been recognized by Untapped, Los Angeles Business Journal, and BetterUp for her work in DEI. Her writing has been featured in works by Lars Schmidt and Tami Winfrey Harris.

Yvonne Alston

April 12, 2024

In this Intentional Conversations VodCast we discuss DEIB is Wellness - the positive and negative impacts upon mental and physical health and upward mobility, and power and privilege - catalysts for greater conversations vs. conflict.

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    Yvonne Alston is an unapologetically authentic amplifier and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. She established Indelible Impressions Consulting to advance important conversations, education, and competencies to help organizations understand the importance of culture and its impact on the human experience. Her firm and team focus on centering the employee experience, amplifying personal and professional value, and inspiring hearts and minds as they challenge systems of inequity, champion dimensions of diversity, and drive inclusive practices holistically.

Dr. Shinika McKiever

April 19, 2024

In this Intentional Conversations VodCast we discuss culturally inclusive leadership and lived experience, women in entrepreneurship, Black women in leadership, and strategy and leadership in your business.

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    Dr. Shinika McKiever, founder and Chief Creative Officer of The McKiever Group Creative Company since 2018, brings over fifteen years of experience from the philanthropic, nonprofit, and business sectors. With a doctorate in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T State University, her work focuses on culturally competent programming and leadership development, particularly for women and people of color. Dr. McKiever’s approach combines her passion for creative solutions with a commitment to inclusive and adaptive leadership strategies. Her vision is to empower individuals to align their unique talents with their passions, using action-focused strategies to achieve their goals.


    Under her leadership, The McKiever Group Creative Company offers authentic approaches to problem-solving, aiming to make a meaningful difference in communities and organizations. Dr. McKiever’s accolades include the 2018 NC Central University 40 Under 40 Alumni Award, Triad Business Journal's 40 Leaders Under 40, and several other recognitions for her contributions to business and community service. She actively contributes to her community, serving on multiple boards and founding the Brown Girl Collective of the Triad, an initiative aimed at fostering a network for women of color professionals in the Triad area. Through her work, Dr. McKiever is dedicated to helping others discover their purpose, build their brand, and leave a lasting impact.

Dr. A.C. Fowlkes

April 26, 2024

In this Intentional Conversation VodCast we will discuss Dr. Fowlkes' book "Transgender Inclusion: All The Things you Want To Ask Your Transgender Coworker... But Shouldn't.

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    Dr. A.C. Fowlkes is not just a diversity and inclusion expert, he's a trailblazer. As a transgender man and clinical psychologist, he brings a unique blend of lived experience and professional expertise to his work as CEO of Fowlkes Consulting, a leading LGBTQ+ sensitivity and transgender inclusion firm.

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