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!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Hawanya Lima discusses the impact of mental health and how it affects our social interactions. Lima shares best practices to prioritize self-care, becoming more mindful of your stressors and how to effectively manage these triggers. https://988lifeline.org/ Suicide & Crisis LifelineCrisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/): Text Hello to 741741YouthLine(https://oregonyouthline.org/about/) Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491LGBTQIA+ communityThe Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/hotline/):1-877-565-8860Counseling and Morehttps://www.counselingandmore.org/209-640-4179 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
On this week’s episode, Melyssa honors the history and legacy of America’s second Independence Day, Juneteenth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC and author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For Your Service,’ The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians” Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Kathy Gallowitz shares tips and tools for organizations to build relationships and show support for veteran employees in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Director of Community, Marketplace, and Member Engagement at Health Plan of San Joaquin, Vena Ford discusses improving support services, accessing services, and creating community channels for patients navigating their health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Marika Messager shares tools for becoming a conscious leader and discusses how organizations can practice this approach to influence systemic change within their business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence discusses creating a platform for businesses to repair their "broken systems" and develop a framework for integrating DEI to thrive in network marketing and the global marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
President and founder of MSM Global Consulting, Maria Morukian discusses strategies and best practices used to empower organizations with long-term progress for DEI in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Author, speaker, and facilitator Ruth Backstrom discuss using facilitation methods to foster deep conversations that inspire reforms in politics and democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Founder & CEO of AAAMotivated Kehia McKinney discusses her organization’s approach to amplifying and empowering the voices of Black youths through mentorship and community engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Melyssa reflects on the influential work of empowering female icons who impacted American history. Even small acts can make a great impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices