The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

The Jali - Ep 7: Innovating for Inclusion

CEO and cofounder of Deep Labs, Scott Edington explains artificial intelligence, its impacts related to the consumer experience, and how this technology is used to enhance inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 6: Embracing Diversity

Mother-Daughter duo, Yvette & Aria Washington join the podcast to discuss why the conversation of diversity and inclusion should start at home, Aria’s experience studying abroad and adopting a foreign culture, and Yvette tells her story about having a career as a Black female police detective in one of the most segregated cities in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 5: Living Tradition

Cynthia Mundy joins the show to talk about her experiences with celebrating Kwanzaa and how the tradition’s principles can be applied to everyday life, she shares her journey uncovering her family history by tracing their African roots, and discusses how it felt to star in a theatrical production that portrays the Black History of Tracy, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 4: Branding for Inclusion

CEO and chairwoman of Uniworld Group Inc., Monique Nelson shares her career trajectory starting out as a “throwaway” marketing saleswoman to owning a marketing agency, offers strategies on how companies can engage in the conversation of minority inclusion and explains the necessity of having a safe space for open dialogue within business groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 3: Finding Your True Self

Author, Teaching Artist, Poet and “Imagination Activist,” Glenis Redmond talks about connecting with her “Authentic self,” how following your passion can create social change, explains the Afro-Carolinian history, creating a safe space for her students to find their “truest selves,” and shares her unexpected opportunity to meet with First Lady Michelle Obama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 2: Growing a Community

Executive director of Sow A Seed Community Foundation and city council member of Tracy, California, Rhodesia Ransom joins the podcast as our guest to share how she assisted in implementing leadership training, educational programs, and city policies to advance social equity within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jali - Ep 1: Welcome to the Jali Podcast

Welcome to the Jali Podcast, I’m your host Melyssa Barrett. This podcast is for those who are interested in the conversation around diversity, inclusion and equity. Each week, I’ll be interviewing a guest who has something special to share or is actively part of building solutions in this space. Let's get started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices