Episodes

Discover How to Quickly and Easily Evaluate Your Company Culture! - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 3
April 5, 2023

Discover How to Quickly and Easily Evaluate Your Company Culture! - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 3

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, we discuss how to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in organizations. Our DEI efforts should not be performative and should have some meaning behind them. The ...
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy! || Belonging By Design
March 30, 2023

Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy! || Belonging By Design

Welcome to "Belonging by Design", a series where we provide tangible tips to help you, as a leader, develop a workplace culture of belonging in just 5 minutes! ⁠Schedule a call to discuss integrating DEI into your organizatio...
"How to measure belonging in the workplace" || Belonging By Design
March 22, 2023

"How to measure belonging in the workplace" || Belonging By Design

Welcome to "Belonging by Design", a series where we provide tangible tips to help you, as a leader, develop a workplace culture of belonging in just 5 minutes! ⁠Schedule a call to discuss integrating DEI into your organizatio...
"Aligning DEI with your Organizational Mission and Vision"|| Belonging by Design
March 14, 2023

"Aligning DEI with your Organizational Mission and Vision"|| Belonging by Design

Welcome to "Belonging by Design", a series where we provide tangible tips to help you, as a leader, develop a workplace culture of belonging in just 5 minutes! In this episode, executive leaders will learn how to create a wor...
“3 ways Leaders can Emulate a Culture of Belonging” || Belonging by Design
March 9, 2023

“3 ways Leaders can Emulate a Culture of Belonging” || Belonging by Design

Welcome to "Belonging by Design", a series where we provide tangible tips to help you, as a leader, develop a workplace culture of belonging in just 5 minutes! In this episode, I discuss three ways leaders can emulate a cultu...
"How can a new DEI Director succeed in their first year on the job?" - E1B2 Collective Podcast Interview
March 1, 2023

"How can a new DEI Director succeed in their first year on the job?" - E1B2 Collective Podcast Interview

"How can a new DEI Director succeed in their first year on the job?" I've enjoyed being on Anthony (AJ) Vaughan's Podcast, The E1B2 Collective! In Part 2 of that episode, we brainstorm efforts and initiatives that can help DE...
Can you build a business without a DEIB Lens? - E1B2 Collective Podcast Interview
Feb. 22, 2023

Can you build a business without a DEIB Lens? - E1B2 Collective Podcast Interview

"Can you build a business without a DEIB Lens?!" I've enjoyed being on Anthony (AJ) Vaughan's Podcast, The E1B2 Collective! In Part 1 of that episode, we dive into what it takes to integrate DEIB into our leadership perspecti...
Creating Inclusivity through Learning -  - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 2
Feb. 16, 2023

Creating Inclusivity through Learning - - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 2

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, we discuss the impact learning has on our ability to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies effectively in our organizations. What are you learning and how is t...
132. Intentionally Communicate DEI - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 1
Feb. 8, 2023

132. Intentionally Communicate DEI - C.L.A.I.M. DEI Part 1

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, we discuss the importance for leaders to effectively communicate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within their organizations. Key Points: Understanding the importa...
130. Holding space for yourself and others
Feb. 2, 2023

130. Holding space for yourself and others

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, Ray discusses the need to talk about the importance of holding space for yourself and others in the wake of recent social injustices and tragedies. Specifically targeted to the AAPI...
How to CLAIM DEI in 2023!
Jan. 19, 2023

How to CLAIM DEI in 2023!

In this episode of On the Mic W/ Ray White, we explore how we can CLAIM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a part of leadership in 2023. Let's put our DEI statements and philosophy into action by practicing these concepts da...
129. How to expand your leadership influence!
Jan. 11, 2023

129. How to expand your leadership influence!

In this episode of On the Mic W/ Ray White, we explore how leadership can ensure that their actions are not insignificant. There is so much within our control that we can influence. We can create the culture change we wish to...
128. 3 Actions for Organizational Leaders to have a Strong Team Culture in 2023
Jan. 4, 2023

128. 3 Actions for Organizational Leaders to have a Strong Team Culture in 2023

In this episode of On The Mic W/ Ray White, I discuss three predictions organizational leaders need to make to create culture change in 2023 for their teams. Key points - Transition your DEI statements from words into action...
127. Year-End Reflection: Looking back on 2022
Dec. 28, 2022

127. Year-End Reflection: Looking back on 2022

In this episode of "On the Mike with Ray White," I look back on the year 2022 and share my insights on self-reflection, action, and personal growth as we move into 2023. You will hear the importance of consistency and commitm...
126. Why we need to hear your voice!
Dec. 24, 2022

126. Why we need to hear your voice!

Your voice is needed in this space! But many of us have felt our voice is not strong enough to create culture change in our community. Debunk that myth! This episode is a reminder that you have a voice that is needed to shape...
125. How to be an inclusive decision maker - Q&A W/ Ray White
Dec. 16, 2022

125. How to be an inclusive decision maker - Q&A W/ Ray White

Q&A with Ray answers the questions to help you be a leader of culture change and create a belonging team culture! This episode answers the question, "How do we take every voice into consideration?" Take a listen and let me kn...
124. The best question to ask after you learn something!
Dec. 12, 2022

124. The best question to ask after you learn something!

It's one thing to learn something. It's another when you put it into action! Since experience is the best teacher, taking immediate action will help you retain the information you learned. Plus, your next step could bring tr...
123. How to Navigate a Content Creation Funk
Dec. 8, 2022

123. How to Navigate a Content Creation Funk

Do you often find yourself in a creative funk? You are not alone! This episode dives into the seasons I find myself in a creative funk, but what I remind myself to do and keep going! Take a listen and me know what practices ...
122. How to set the Vibe of your Team Culture
Nov. 16, 2022

122. How to set the Vibe of your Team Culture

Do you know the type of vibe you want your staff to experience on your team? You as a #leader intentionally design the environment and the team culture. We should never leave that up to chance. Take a listen to the three pers...
121. 4 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Kindergarten Soccer
Nov. 8, 2022

121. 4 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Kindergarten Soccer

Your leadership development doesn't only happen in the workplace. It can also happen while coaching kindergarten soccer! Here is a reflection of the leadership lessons I pulled from coaching soccer this season and how they ca...
120. The 4 V's of an Empathetic Leader
Oct. 20, 2022

120. The 4 V's of an Empathetic Leader

In this episode, I offer 4 ways we can lead with empathy within our leadership. Let's transform our teams, institutions, and communities through our empathetic leadership! Take a listen and let me know what you do and how you...
119. Sole Ties - You are more than an athlete!
Oct. 11, 2022

119. Sole Ties - You are more than an athlete!

Do you have something in your possession with deep sentimental value? After I pulled out my old college track spikes and football cleats, I immediately got emotional! Many memories of events, people, successes, and failures r...
118. Leadership is not a title
Oct. 6, 2022

118. Leadership is not a title

Listen to this mini reflection on my perspective of what leadership should be! Click here to download The Social Change Strategy reflecting guide described in this episode. ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can he...
117. Culture Change Starts with You
Oct. 5, 2022

117. Culture Change Starts with You

Culture Change starts with you! I want us to be sure we look within ourselves to see how we can be the change we want to see and do it locally. What does being a culture change agent mean to you? One group on Instagram provid...