In our current political climate, it's crucial to understand the historical aspects that have led us here. 📚 Reflecting on the past, we find instances of Black individuals publicly mourning the loss of their loved ones, often victims of direct white violence. 🕊️ Consider the lynching era, a time when…
On our first press day, Color of Success welcomed Brandon Soo Hoo & Tan Kheng Hua from the film, Tiger's Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever…
In our current political nation, two contrasting narratives emerge: Black Grief and White Grievance. Black Grief, a touching response to the tragic loss of black lives at the hands of law enforcement, fuels a passionate drive for policy change. 🖤 On the flip side, we have White Grievance. This is…
There's a conversation we're all part of, whether we realize it or not. It's about belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 🌏 But why are we talking about it? According to Cordell Carter, the answer is simple: retention. Keeping employees is more cost-effective than hiring new ones. 📊 Most organizations don't…
When talking with a successful leader in DNI, working in one of the largest companies in America, Cordell Carter was told a hard truth. The leader shared a shocking statistic with him: "75% of my peers in the DNI space got their jobs after George Floyd was killed." 🎭 In…
In 2021, Cordell Carter created a documentary titled "The Road Trip to Belonging." The film featured conversations with top executives from Fortune 10 Companies, all of whom held positions related to diversity, equity, and belonging. He found out one company, the nation's largest employer, had been championing these values since…
We often find ourselves thinking, "I don't want to burden my friends or family with my struggles. They have their own battles to fight." 🎎 But here's the thing, this mindset can lead to isolation, and it robs our loved ones of the chance to lend a hand. 🏮 Take…
Have you ever thought about the peculiar tradition of Santa photos? 🎅 We dress our children up in their finest, perhaps even coordinating outfits with the whole family, and then we ask them to sit on a stranger's lap and share their deepest desires for Christmas gifts. 🎁 It's a…
In the world we live in, we're so caught up in presenting the perfect image, the perfect story, that we forget to share the real, raw moments. 📚 "Cancel the Filter" is a call to action, a plea to normalize the behind-the-scenes, to be honest with ourselves and others. What…
In the heart of our bustling lives, we often find ourselves thinking, "What do I really have to contribute? What do I really have to put out there?"🎎 These are the echoes of many new parents, especially those who have just given birth. 🍼 Our biological clocks haven't quite caught…
Color of Success Podcast with Juliet Hooker
Charlie Levin's journey into publishing began with the early internet. 📝 Without a strategic plan, he embraced the digital revolution, making a notable impact at the UN. His key project: a program for the American Refugee Committee, tackling the challenge of safely collecting and delivering field reports. With social media,…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a physician, patient, and advocate, shares her unique perspective on living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 🧠 MS is an autoimmune disease, a battle where the body fails to recognize itself and instead, wages war on the nervous system. It's a chameleon of a condition, presenting differently in…
Grace Yung Foster, a transracial adoptee and foster care alumni, shares her powerful narrative about the birth of The Inclusion Initiative. 🌏 Grace was adopted into a home and community that didn't reflect her identity as an Asian American and a person of color. 🏠 She, like many other transracial…
In her South Asian community, Pritma Dhillon Chatta navigates the evolving narrative of mental health awareness. 🌏🌸 She notes a past hesitance among elders, viewing mental struggles as signs of weakness. 🙏🏽 Yet, a shift is happening, especially among the youth, fueled in part by the pandemic's reality check. 🌈…
Amy Yip, in her early thirties, faced a crossroad during dinner with a friend when fertility came up. 🍜 Her friend shared her egg freezing plans, which left Amy perplexed. 🥚 A simple remark, "Amy, we're getting old," sparked a realization. Being single, she began researching fertility, discovering the ticking…
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When the world went into lockdown, the bustling streets of performing arts fell silent. 🌉 Rosie Fiedelman, a Broadway performer, recalls the chilling moment when they were allowed back into the theater to collect their belongings. The initial thought was that this would be a brief pause, a month at…
LeRon Barton, a passionate advocate for racial equality, shares his journey of awakening to the harsh realities of systemic racism in America. 🌏 After the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin, a spark ignited within him. He became acutely aware of the racial disparities that black people face every day in…
How should leaders approach execution or implementation of DEI? 🕴🏽 The answer, surprisingly, lies in the basics of P and L. What are we offering? Who are our clients? What do they anticipate from us? The key is to listen to your customers and trace your steps back to the…
The genesis of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) can be traced back to the Nixon administration. 🏛️ It all began with a simple question: "Who works for the companies that work for the federal government?" 📝 This led to the birth of an entire industry, where strategy became the main…
Belonging 🌏 is a feeling, an expectation, and a vibe that you get when you walk into a room. There are places where you instantly feel a sense of belonging. Places where people are open, welcoming, and can't wait to see how you fit into their world. But belonging is…
In the professional world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of LinkedIn posts, where everyone seems to be achieving something extraordinary. 🏆 We see colleagues and friends sharing their promotions, their new ventures, and even their published books, and it's natural to feel a pang of self-doubt.…
