How to battle racism with Janet Stovall

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Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think, and say outside the office. How do we get there?

Janet Stovall, head speechwriter for the CEO of UPS, tells us about her history fighting for inclusion since she was a student at Davidson College through present day. She discusses the complexities of being a woman of color in the workforce and how to address institutionalized racism.

In this episode you will learn:

The history of Project 87 at Davidson College
How measurable, quantifiable movements are successful
What it's like to be a "stand-in director of diversity"
Experiences of being an Executive Speech Writer for UPS's CEO
How Janet left corporate America to start her own business
The business case for diversity
Challenges of corporate America
Pros and cons of being self employed
Overcoming discrimination against women of color in the workforce
How not all forms of diversity are equal

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