The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

The Jali - Ep 17: Defining Yourself

Happy Black History Month! This week’s episode highlights the second principle of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia. Melyssa discusses the importance of this principle and its influence on defining yourself, explains how Kujichagulia can be practiced every day, and how to begin to observe its message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 16: Encouraging Equity

Akita Somani explains the “culture” within the financial services and payments career, shares how companies in London have reformed to create a more inclusive atmosphere, explains integrated inclusive practices that businesses can use, and discusses how virtual accommodations, due to the global pandemic, have impacted the outreach of diversity and inclusion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 15: Lead Through Inspiration

Jill Long explains why she decided to pursue a career in diversity and inclusion in addition to her career as a lawyer, gives examples of best practices that organizations can exercise to create real systematic changes, explains why people of all backgrounds can be a part of the solution and how to go about getting involved, and discusses what the future may hold for the profession of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 14: Achieving Excellence

Continuing on the topic of Kwanzaa, Melyssa explains why she enjoys this holiday celebration, shares which one of the seven principles she currently feels more connected to, and describes how each principle can be practiced to better our lives this New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 13: Celebrating Kwanzaa!

On this week's episode Melyssa talks about the celebration of Kwanzaa! Highlighting on the history of the holiday, explains the celebration’s connection to African roots, and describes its seven valued principles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 12: Modeling Diversity

National channel manager for Eaton Corporation, Caltha Seymour explains why Eaton is committed to act as a model for diversity and inclusion, how her role at Eaton supports the company’s mission, and gives examples of different best practices that are used to ensure Eaton’s inclusive culture remains for generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 11: Holding History

Author of the children’s book series Just Imagine… What if There Were No Black People in the World, Tamara Shiloh talks about using storytelling to educate young people on Black history, how her works are designed to encourage and inspire Black children, and owning a children's bookstore that feature cultural inclusive titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 10: Being an Upstander

American University professor, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga shares what motivated him to get involved with diversity, equity and inclusion and how he uses his talents to contribute toward the cause, explains the difference between being an ally and a partner, and defines the word “Upstander” while explaining why its meaning inspired his company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 9: Food for Thought

Happy Thanksgiving! Our host Melyssa Barrett shares techniques that listeners can use around our own dinner table, or for many this year the virtual table, to better communicate with members of our own family this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 8: Changing the Game

Founder of Keystone Gifts, Liz Tsuji shares the challenges she faced as a minority woman business owner, offers advice on how corporations can diversify their suppliers, and how small businesses can influence diversity and inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices