Podcasts by Inclusion in Progress

IIP075 How to Redesign Workplaces for Working Mothers Post-Pandemic from 2021-10-08T04:00

#075 - In this episode, Kay Fabella is honored to welcome Mita Mallick, the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta, to talk about how to redesign workplace...

IIP074 What Your Hybrid Workplace Needs to Succeed from 2021-09-24T04:00

#074 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses what your hybrid workplace needs to succeed.

Kay dives into the defini...

IIP073 The Power of Women’s Networks for Gender Equity from 2021-09-10T04:00

#073 - In this episode, Kay Fabella is pleased to welcome Kristy Wallace, the CEO of Ellevate, to discuss the power of women’s networks for gender equity at work....

IIP072 What Does Company Culture Mean Today? from 2021-08-27T04:00

#072 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses what company culture means today, and how it will need to evolve as our workforce continues to change post-pandemic....

IIP071 Why Mental Health Matters in DEI from 2021-08-13T04:00

#071 - In this episode, Kay Fabella is pleased to welcome Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, DEI Director at Headspace and the Founder of Brave Trainings, LLC,  to discuss ...

IIP070 True Reflections of an International DEI Consultant from 2021-07-23T04:00

#070 - In this episode in honor of her birthday, Kay Fabella shares true reflections as an international DEI consultant.

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IIP069 Top 3 Lessons From Our Non-US DEI Clients from 2021-07-09T04:00

#069 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares three DEI lessons she and her team have learned from working with non-US clients.

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IIP068 The Benefits of Employee Networks for Non-US Teams from 2021-06-25T04:00

#068 - In this episode, Kay Fabella welcomes Dawn Osbourne, the chair of Adobe’s UK Black Employee Network (BEN) to discuss the benefits of employee networks for ...

IIP067 The Global Antiracism Movement: One Year Later from 2021-06-11T04:00

#067 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares reflections as a DEI practitioner on how the global antiracism movement looks like inside global companies, one year la...

IIP066 How to Drive & Grow ERGs for Global Teams from 2021-05-28T04:00

In this episode, Kay Fabella welcomes Nancy Kasvosve, founder of Philips Women Lead (PWL) and passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, to discuss her lessons...

IIP065 Why Mental Health & DEI Go Hand in Hand from 2021-05-14T04:00

#065 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses why mental health and DEI go hand in hand.

Kay talks about the importa...

IIP064 Do Employee Resource Groups Still Matter? from 2021-04-30T04:00

#064 - In this episode, Kay Fabella is excited to welcome Aisha Suleiman, ERG expert and the founder of Amazon UK’s Black Employee Network (BEN), to discuss the c...

Why “Professionalism” and “Culture Fit” Undermine DEI from 2021-04-16T06:00

In this episode, Kay Fabella talks about why notions of “professionalism” and “culture fit” can undermine DEI initiatives in organizations.

Kay starts by discussing the rising violence aga...

IIP063 Why “Professionalism” and “Culture Fit” Undermine DEI from 2021-04-16T04:00

#063 - In this episode, Kay Fabella talks about why our longstanding notions of professionalism and culture fit undermine diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in...

Why DEI Often Fails Black Women in Leadership from 2021-03-24T08:17:03

In this episode, Kay Fabella welcomes Mechelle Roberthon, VP of Talent Development at Home Bank, to discuss why DEI often fails Black women in leadership and how to improve.

Mechelle discu...

IIP062 Why DEI Often Fails Black Women in Leadership from 2021-03-24T07:17:03

#062 - In this episode, Kay Fabella welcomes Mechelle Roberthon, VP and Director of Talent Development at Home Bank, to discuss why DEI often fails Black women in...

IIP061 Is Your Gender Equity Plan Helping ALL Women? from 2021-03-10T10:23:49

#061 - In this episode, Kay Fabella challenges companies and DEI leads to ensure your gender equity plan helps ALL women.

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IIP059 Why Intersectionality Matters for Your DEI Strategy from 2021-02-10T05:00

#059 - In this episode, Kay Fabella defines what intersectionality is and why it matters to DEI.

Kay talks about how...

IIP058 Why Retaining Female Talent is Crucial for the Future of Work from 2021-01-27T05:00

#058 - In this episode,  Kay Fabella shares why retaining female talent during the pandemic is crucial for the future of work.

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IIP057 Your 2021 New Year’s Inclusion Resolution from 2021-01-13T05:00

#057 - In this episode, Kay Fabella gives you a three-part 2021 inclusion resolution to keep DEI going at your company.

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IIP056 What’s Next for Inclusion in Progress in 2021 from 2020-12-23T05:00

#056 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares what’s next for Inclusion in Progress in 2021 and beyond.

Kay shares a bi...

IIP055 My Top DEI Lessons from 2020 from 2020-12-16T05:00

#055 - In this episode, Kay Fabella takes a break from her normal episodes and shares her top DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) lessons from 2020.

IIP054 How Companies Can Truly Embrace Antiracism Work from 2020-12-09T05:00

#054 - Kay Fabella is excited to welcome Dr. Nika White of Nika White Consulting, to discuss how companies can truly embrace antiracism work.

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IIP053 Predictions for DEI in 2021 from 2020-12-07T04:53:29

#053 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares her top predictions for DEI in 2021 based on her work with client partners like Red Hat, the IMF, Philips, and more. Listen

IIP052 The Role of Allyship for Non-Black POC from 2020-11-25T05:00

#052 - Kay Fabella welcomes Cindu Thomas-George, Founder of Shakti Diversity and Equity Training, and award-winning professor of Communication Studies on Intercul...

IIP051 DEI Post-Election Reflections from 2020-11-18T05:00

In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay Fabella shares her reflections on DEI post-election in her birth country, the US, from her perspective as an America...

IIP050 To BAME or Not to BAME? DEI in the UK from 2020-11-11T05:00

#050 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Leyla Okhai, CEO and Director of Diverse Minds UK, Ltd., to discuss diversity, equity a...

IIP049 Is DEI Different in the US vs. Europe? from 2020-11-04T05:00

#049 - In this episode, Kay Fabella answers the question, “Is DEI different in the US vs. Europe?” as a Filipina-American DEI practitioner based in Spain since 20...

IIP048 Why DEI Starts Before Recruitment from 2020-10-28T04:00

#048 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Dr. David Jones, the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Talent Management at Willi...

IIP047 The Power of Incremental Inclusion from 2020-10-21T04:00

#047 - In this episode, Kay Fabella dives into the power of incremental inclusion, and how it can be led at the individual, team and organizational levels for max...

IIP046 Disability, Ableism & DEI from 2020-10-14T04:00

#046 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is excited to welcome Elizabeth Wright, Australian Paralympic medalist, activist, writer, and TEDx speaker to...

IIP045 How to ACTUALLY Talk About Privilege from 2020-10-07T04:00

#045 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares how you can actually talk about the topic of privilege with others at work.

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IIP044 How ERGs Can Lead Inclusion in a Virtual World from 2020-09-30T04:00

#044 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares what ERGs (employee resource groups) can do to lead inclusion in a virtual world.

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IIP043 How to Be Inclusive in the Workplace from 2020-09-23T04:00

#043 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is honored to welcome Janelle Aaker, the former VP of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Lululemon, to talk abou...

IIP042 What You REALLY Need for an Inclusive Culture from 2020-09-16T04:00

#042 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares what you really need to create an inclusive company culture in your organization.

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IIP041 How to Lead Inclusion No Matter Who You Are from 2020-09-09T04:00

#041 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Torin Ellis, diversity and human capital strategist focused on the art of recruiting di...

IIP040 Why DEI Goes Beyond HR & Talent from 2020-09-02T04:00

#040 - In this episode, Kay Fabella stresses why the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy must go beyond HR & Talent to succeed at a company.

IIP039 What’s Next for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from 2020-08-26T04:00

#039 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Jorge Quezada, DEI veteran, thought leader, and Granite Construction’s VP of Diversity ...

IIP038 Where DEI Fails & How to Avoid It from 2020-08-19T04:00

#038 - In this episode, Kay Fabella highlights where DEI initiatives have often failed and how to avoid watching the same thing happen at your organization. Listen

IIP037 Why Does Inclusive Language Matter? from 2020-08-12T04:00

#037 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Michelle Kim, CEO of Awaken, to talk about inclusive language at work.

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IIP036 How to Build Your 5 Year DEI Plan from 2020-08-05T04:00

#036 - In this episode, Kay Fabella walks you through the five must have questions to build your 5 Year DEI plan for your organization.

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IIP035 Lessons From 8 Months of Podcasting from 2020-07-29T04:00

#035 - In this special birthday episode, Kay Fabella shares what she’s learned from eight months of podcasting in honor of the incredible listeners who’ve support...

IIP034 The Learning Journey of Inclusion from 2020-07-22T04:00

#034 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Nadia Z. Ismail, DEI Consultant and Senior Manager of People Growth & Inclusion at DoorDash. <...

IIP033 How Allies Can Keep Antiracism Going from 2020-07-15T04:00

#033 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses how allies can keep their antiracism efforts and education going, at home and at work, even after the headlines fade...

IIP032 The Importance of Humility in DEI from 2020-07-08T07:02:18

#032 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Noemí Jiménez, co-founder of qb., a strategy and communications firm at the intersection of in...

IIP031 Why It's Hard to Talk About Race at Work from 2020-07-01T04:00

#031 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses why it’s so hard to talk about race at work, and ways you can lead courageous conversations about antiracism at your...

IIP030 DEI & The Future of Work from 2020-06-24T04:00

#030 - Kay Fabella wraps up her three-part series on her latest whitepaper on diversity and inclusion at big tech firms, and key recommendations for inclusion-dri...

IIP028 While Male Allyship at Work from 2020-06-10T04:00

#028 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is discussing male allyship with Brian Ballantyne, Senior Program Manager at Amazon Luxeumbourg, and owner of...

IIP027 Tech & The Future of Work Culture from 2020-06-03T04:00

#027 - As protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death are on the rise in her come country of the US, Kay shares the strange journey she’s gone through as her per...

IIP026 4 Virtual Programming Ideas for ERGs from 2020-05-27T04:00

#026 - For minority leaders, ERGs (employee resource groups) provide a sense of community and belonging in an organization — which is why they’re critical to D&I ...

IIP026 4 Virtual Programming Ideas for ERGs from 2020-05-27T04:00

#026 - For minority leaders, ERGs (employee resource groups) provide a sense of community and belonging in an organization — which is why they’re critical to D&I ...

IIP025 Celebrating APIA Month During Covid-19 from 2020-05-20T04:00

#025 - In honor of May’s Asian Pacific Islander Awareness (APIA) month, Kay walks through why we need to support Asian and Asian-American communities more than ev...

IIP024 Advocating for Gender Equity in Tech from 2020-05-13T04:00

#024 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay speaks with Felicia Jadczak, Co-CEO, Co-Founder & Head of Training at She+ Geeks Out: a platform for womxn an...

IIP023 How to Avoid Burnout in D&I Work from 2020-05-06T04:00

#023 - In honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness month, Kay shares practical advice and tips for fellow D&I practitioners to avoid burnout.

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IIP022 How Not to Communicate in Crisis from 2020-04-29T04:00

#022 - In this episode, Kay talks about five ways not to communicate in a crisis with your team, and what to do instead to foster inclusion and belonging. ...

IIP021 How to Be a Better Remote Manager from 2020-04-22T04:00

#021 - In this episode, Kay dives into a few takeaways from one of her most popular virtual workshops for her corporate clients: how to be a better remote manager...

IIP020 Inclusion & Belonging in Uncertain Times from 2020-04-15T04:00

#020 - Kay talks about the importance of inclusive leadership — and why leaders mus...

IIP019 Build Your Personal Brand Between Jobs from 2020-04-08T04:00

#019 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Dr. Janice Gassam, Senior Forbes Contributor, TEDx speaker, and D&I consultant with a Ph.D. in...

IIP018 COVID-19, Remote Work and D&I from 2020-04-01T04:00

#018 - In this episode, Kay talks candidly about the new “C” word, coronavirus, and shares what she’s been doing to support her clients at financial services and ...

IIP017 How to Close Tech’s Gender Pay Gap from 2020-03-25T04:00

#017 - To conclude International Women’s Month, Kay talks about the gender pay gap in tech, and what she believes technology companies can do to create gender inc...

IIP016 What WOC Want White Women to Know from 2020-03-18T10:01

#016 - Kay directs this episode of Inclusion in Progress on behalf of women of color like herself towards white women who’ve asked how they can be better intersec...

IIP015 Building Gender-Inclusive Companies from 2020-03-11T04:00

#015 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Jennifer Brown, the best-selling author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creatin...

IIP014 My Thoughts on International Women’s Day from 2020-03-04T09:26:14

#014 - Kay reflects on her mixed feelings on International Women’s Day as a woman of color, what she wishes would change, and why the dialogue on gender equality ...

IIP013 Daily Actions to Be a Better Ally from 2020-02-26T05:00

#013 - Kay focuses this episode for anyone who is learning and willing to become a better ally for minority professionals, sharing daily actions you can take to b...

IIP012 How NOT to Celebrate Black History Month from 2020-02-19T05:00

#012 - Kay discusses how NOT to celebrate Black History Month in your organization, and why it’s critical to foster black representation and inclusion for your bu...

IIP011 How Women of Color Can “Lean In” from 2020-02-12T17:00

#011 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Minda Harts, entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Ne...

IIP010 Boost Your Visibility as a Minority at Work from 2020-02-05T05:00

#010 - Kay shares three ways you can boost your visibility at work as a minority professional to advocate for your own career advancement as well as a more inclus...

IIP009 3 Ways to Meaningfully Measure Inclusion from 2020-01-29T08:01:38

#009 - Kay discusses three ways to meaningfully measure inclusion to help you successfully execute your data-driven D&I strategy in your organization.

IIP008 Why Your Diverse Talent is Leaving from 2020-01-22T09:30:27

#008 - Kay shares the three main reasons diverse talent will leave your organization, and what you can do about it to continue to build a truly inclusive work cul...

IIP007 How I Feel About the Term "POC" from 2020-01-15T05:00

#007 - Kay shares her honest thoughts about the term "POC" or "people of color" as a Filipina American expat living in Spain, and offers a nuanced take on the idea of labels in diversity and inc...

IIP006 Corporate D&I Trends in 2020 from 2020-01-08T05:00

#006 - In the first episode of 2020, Kay shares the diversity and inclusion industry trends to look for in this decade to keep your company ahead of the curve.

She talks about the 5 D&I t...

IIP005 The Business Case for Inclusion from 2019-12-18T05:00

#005 - Kay shares the data and statistics you need to make the business case for inclusion in your organization, to help you understand and advocate effectively f...

IIP004 On Wokeness, Cancel Culture & Inclusion from 2019-12-04T10:26:15

#004 - Kay shares her thoughts on former President Barack Obama's comments on wokeness and cancel culture, and whether or not they are positively contributing to our work with diversity and incl...

IIP003 How Do We Define Inclusion? from 2019-11-19T05:00

#003 - Kay reflects on an intriguing conversation she had with an HR Director at a prominent telecommunications firm in Spain, where she lives, and how it got her thinking about how we define in...

IIP002 Why Inclusion Starts With Your Story from 2019-11-15T16:44:32

#002 - Kay has decided to start the show with a topic that she's been passionate about her entire life: the power of stories to lead change. The core of the work she's done with business leaders...

IIP001 What to Expect From the Inclusion in Progress Podcast from 2019-11-12T11:42:33

#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Inclusion in Progress podcast! Kay Fabella is an author and award-winning visibility coach who is dedicated to helping underrepresented professionals s...

IIP001 What to Expect From the Inclusion in Progress Podcast from 2019-11-12T11:42:33

#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the Inclusion in Progress podcast! Kay Fabella is an author and award-winning visibility coach who is dedicated to helping underrepresented professionals s...