Episodes

This is an oldie, but goodie! I recorded a devotional talk with student leaders around 2018. In this talk, we reflect on the Bible Passage Matthew 24:42, with the following key takeaways on how we can stay ready as leaders: ✅...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Bryant Malone, a passionate financial educator, on the latest episode of "On the Mic with Ray White." We dove deep into the world of financial literacy and its impact on our community. Here ...

Pondering on the Patio is back! This series is a bit of reflection and answering big questions while looking at nature from my patio.In this episode, we dive into two pondering thoughts:1. There is no substitute for put...

Shout out to Mike White of Willamette Equity Advisors and Owner of Best Damn BBQ sauce!In this episode of Hot Mic W/ Ray White, we discuss the importance of planning and how it affects the success of businesses/entrepreneur...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Riegna Breaux, the owner of Tasten Cee Barbecue Soul Food in Salem, Oregon on the latest episode of Hot Mic with Ray White. Riegna's passion for cooking and creating a sense of community thr...

In this latest episode, we dive deep into the challenges and changes happening in the corporate world regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.Key Takeaways from the episode:1️⃣ Different Tactics for Di...

Pondering on the Patio is back! This series is a bit of reflection and answering big questions while looking at nature from my patio.In this episode, we dive into two pondering thoughts:1. How to be an inclusive leader ...

Welcome back to "On the Mic with Ray White," the podcast where we dive deep into the world of equity, inclusion, and organizational development. In today's episode, we're tackling an important and timely topic: the challenges...

In this episode of "On the Mic with Ray White," join your host Ray White as he delves into the power of reflection. Taking a moment to pause and think allows us to identify areas for improvement and process life's experienc...

Pondering in the Patio is back! This series is a bit of reflection and answering big questions while looking at nature from my patio.In this episode, we dive into two pondering thoughts:1. The concept of dominion and ho...

In this episode of "On the Mic W/ Ray White," we talk about the power of tension and why it should not be avoided. Embracing tension can make us stronger leaders and create a sense of belonging for everyone. For my gym en...

Alright, so I ranted a little bit... In this episode, we'll delve into the importance of creating equitable and inclusive environments and the challenges that leaders face when making this a priority. There is the need to mak...

In this episode of "On the Mic with Ray White," I dive into the multifaceted concept of identity. We explore how our sense of self is shaped by both personal reflection and societal categorization. Drawing on examples of priv...

In this thought-provoking episode of "On the Mic with Ray White," we dive into the significance of creating inclusive spaces for marginalized identities. This mini Ray-Rant is to challenge you to critically reflect on your ...

Now that you've identified that you want to be a social justice advocate in your community, what do you do now?! In this episode, I highlight some key mindset perspective to have on this journey, including the importance of p...

On this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, I reflect on my experience celebrating Juneteenth in Salem, Oregon. I had the opportunity to attend events, Juneteenth Celebration and NAACP Salem Keizer chapter Fundraiser dinner. ...

On this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, we talk about what it looks like to show up in multicultural spaces!Having an understanding of social dynamics and system inequities helps us to know how we can be an advocate for...

On this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, I talk about the importance of embracing child-like joy and incorporating it into our daily lives. I've experienced so much joy as a father of three boys! I've been learning the imp...

In this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, we continue our series on social justice and advocacy with the release of the book "Advocacy in Action: Nine Practical Actions for Allies of Social Justice," which provides practica...

In this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, we delve into the hot topic of social justice and advocacy with the release of the book "Advocacy in Action: Nine Practical Actions for Allies of Social Justice," which provides pra...

On this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, We are talking about knowing our advocacy position in relation to social justice. Knowing our position can help us become aware of social injustices and inequities in their spaces...

On this episode of On the Mic w/ Ray White, we're excited to chat about my brand new book called "Advocacy in Action: Nine Practical Actions for Allies and Social Justice." This book is about empowering individuals to act aga...

YEAH BUDDY! My Book Advocacy In Action: Nine Practical Actions for Allies in Social Justice is READY FOR PURCHASE NOW! The book will drop on May 5th, 2023! Here are three key takeaways from this inspiring episode: - The book ...

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, we discuss the importance of accountability in creating an organizational culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A leader's words need to align with their actions in order t...