The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett
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!
Episodes

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In this week’s episode, I wanted to share an episode from the More Business More Life Podcast highlighting key takeaways to drive your business growth. Traditional business practices often neglect love as a driving force. In this episode of More Business More Life podcast, we'll dive deep into the connection between love, authenticity, and business growth. We will also discuss counterintuitive strategies, actionable tips, and insights that will help you propel your business to new heights in the coming year. You won't want to miss this.Click here for more episodes of the More Business More Life Podcast: For more information, join the More Business More Life newsletter: Send the text message WOW to 72000. #morebusinessmorelife#wowmethods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Psychotherapist and Author of The Art of Being Authentic, T. Mark Meyer discusses how to live a more purposeful life, offers tips on how to reconnect with your authentic self, and overcoming trauma through introspection.T. Mark Meyer is a psychotherapist and a consultant for the world’s largest corporations, leading workshops on conflict resolution, authenticity, and authentic management. He coaches professional athletes in discovering their purpose and counsels both couples and individuals. After founding and spearheading several successful companies, Mark connected with his authentic self and refocused his professional aspirations. He’s a business coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner who uses his personal experience to help others live their most authentic lives.Instagram & FB: @authentictmarkmeyerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troelsmarkmeyer/Website: tmarkmeyer.com#theartofbeingauthentic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, Melyssa explains the history of the celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday's significance of restoring African Americans to their Pan-African heritage and the tradition of building a community, as well as, highlights the sixth principle, Kuumba, the commitment to being creative.#Kwanzaaeveryday #Kwanzaa #Kuumba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial Sheryl Cababa discusses the equitable impact of incorporating a human-centered approach to UX Product design using the system thinking approach.Sheryl Cababa is the Chief Design Officer at the Insights, Design + Development Studio, Substantial, and a multi-disciplinary design strategist with more than two decades of experience. She is focused on reinventing the approaches of learning and collaboration in today’s educational environment to help equity-centered research affirm and advance relationships between institutions, educators, and students.Sheryl has worked extensively in human-centered design within the social impact space. She specializes in developing tools and methods for designers to expand their mindsets beyond user-centered design, anticipate unintended consequences, and engage in systems thinking.Her recent work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation includes leading student voice research to inform the K-12 Balance The Equation Grand Challenge. Sheryl works with their teams to provide equity-centered technical assistance to their grantees, designing the Use Case Guide for demand-side thinking programs, and conducting extensive design research with both U.S. Programs and Global Health teams. Her book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers, was released In early 2023.Here is a 15% off discount for her book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers, that can be used at my publisher's website.Link: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/systems-thinking-for-designers/Code: cababa-jali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
CEO & Founder of Trifectiv PPS Chantelle Marvin shares how her company aids in assisting large organizations to prioritize the human side of workplace productivity by breaking inefficient practices and guiding leaders through identifying better solutions and approaches to achieve optimal results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Peter Huang discusses approaches to disrupt racism, the benefits of becoming more mindful and how this practice is key to improving decision-making skills.Https://www.peterhenryhuang.co #disruptingracism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In this episode, I explore tips for creating inclusive holiday celebration that fosters a sense of community and recognizes diversity around your dinner table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This week, I am joined by educator, keynote speaker, actress and comedian Tareka McClellan to discuss her passion for serving as a role model for youths by providing a safe space for self-expression to thrive and her journey of overcoming her fears of pursuing a career in comedy as everyone's favorite granny, auntie and momma, MeMaw Jankins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In this episode, I am joined by author, speaker and founder of More Business More Life for a discussion on building new habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, and creating better alignment to design a successful life. #morebusinessmorelife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Author and powerhouse social justice advocate Kennetha Stevens shares her work within the Stockton Unified School District modifying teaching models and building better relationships between teachers and parents to effectively foster success in the education system and encourage a safe environment for children to learn and grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices