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Blended

Blended

著者： Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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 Welcome to Blended – the podcast where transformative conversations spark real change. Imagine the raw honesty of a Red Table Talk, but with a laser focus on the critical conversations around inclusion in the workplace. Each episode brings together five individuals from vastly different walks of life, creating a vibrant space where unique perspectives collide, and meaningful dialogue takes center stage. We tackle the topics others shy away from, addressing the uncomfortable, the overlooked, and the necessary with authenticity and courage. If you're ready to challenge your assumptions, embrace new perspectives, and gain actionable insights into creating truly inclusive environments, this is the podcast you can't afford to miss. Let's lean in, listen, and grow together. 社会科学 経済学
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  • 64 - Diverse Voices on Industry Stages

    64 - Diverse Voices on Industry Stages
    2026/01/14
    Seek, create, mentor, partner – the four steps to getting diverse voices onto industry stages Welcome back to Blended! Today, we're talking about the ethos behind this podcast – highlighting diverse voices. The Blended podcast was founded to give people from all walks of life a platform and, as an extension of that, the Blended Pledge was established to get those people onto industry stages. Because we've all been at conferences and events and seen the same type of person represented time and again. We've heard that diverse voices weren't invited or, if they were, they couldn't afford to fund the trip. Across industries, we're starting to see panels and stages work on that diversity, but progress isn't happening quickly enough. So, as we look towards a brand new year, we wanted to share some practical advice around what we can all do to get more diverse voices onto industry stages – and why it matters. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.04] Introductions to our Blended panelists. Karen – President and CEO at World Trade Center Denver Megan – Psychotherapist and host of Career Congregation podcast Mary – Senior Vice President of Business Development at Pallet Alliance [06.07] The group discuss what they see when it comes to diverse voices on industry stages, how inclusion has changed, and their experiences as speakers, organizers and attendees. Male representation on stage Different perspectives lead to better outcomes Small changes Slow pace Why should companies care? Diversity of country of origin Diversity of audience as well as panel Megan's experience of shifting gender representation in psychology, therapy, and wellness, as well as different representations across cultures (west vs east) "I've been going to conferences a long time and I do see a shift in the diversity that's on stages. But I'm still very familiar with the basics: Caucasian, male, business." Mary "Like attracts like, even though diversity matters. If you're trying to get a diverse audience, you need to have those people on the panel… I build a panel based on who I want in the audience." Karen [24.18] The panel explore common barriers and challenges to achieving more diversity and inclusion at industry events. Women rejecting opportunity/suggesting male colleagues Making mistakes Event planning Honesty Panel planning is an art, not a science Responsibility – individual and business Karen's experience of a speaker tying her personal talent for fire-eating to managing supply chain Inspiration Mary's experience of being a masculine-presenting lesbian and being treated differently Lack of exposure Being different is a superpower Courage Seeing to believe Corporate gatekeeping – who can represent the company? Travel – Expenses Getting creative Permission Company vs personal brand Calling people out Bias Leadership Fear Neurodivergence – creating diverse experiences different ways of learning/working "A lot of companies are afraid to talk right now, there's a fear of retribution, they don't want to get out in front on some of their challenges. But if you're vulnerable and talk about the mistakes you've made, you seem more powerful. And that's what people learn from." Karen "I'm a masculine-presenting lesbian… Who I am and how I present is NOT represented anywhere. I'm different, but that's been working for me... And I encourage people that are like me to be proud of who they are by sharing my story." Mary "These big decisions usually boil down to one person. They've been around for a long time, they're resistant to change and don't like the way things are going… These old white male headspaces need to shift." Megan [01.11.26] The group share some practical tips and advice for getting more diverse voices onto stages. Intent Research Goal-setting Calls for speakers Understanding/supporting the people you have in your company Upskilling Identifying strengths Personal ethos/mission/values Authenticity "Diversity is way beyond color of skin." Karen [01.25.33] The panel sum up their thoughts from today's discussion. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Karen, Megan or Mary over on LinkedIn.
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    1 時間 32 分
  • 63 - Politics, Publicity, People: What Does the Future of DEI Really Look Like?

    63 - Politics, Publicity, People: What Does the Future of DEI Really Look Like?
    2025/12/15
    Welcome back to Blended! Today, we're going full circle with the show. We're going back to our roots – because we're talking about DEI. When Sarah founded Blended back in 2020, we were in the trenches of the pandemic. Everything was changing – within businesses, people's personal lives, within society as a whole. And it felt more important than ever to talk about people. To share stories and get to know each other better, to learn and to really think about what we wanted things to look like for ourselves when the pandemic was over. And the root of all of that was diversity, equity, inclusion, equality – community. Now, five years later, a lot has changed. And so has how many of us think about diversity and inclusion. Political changes have seen many organizations publicly pull back from visible DEI efforts and, internally, scale back or completely retire diversity goals altogether. And that's a problem. For many people, it's a step – or more than a step – backwards. So, as we look to 2026, what is DEI going to look like? And what's that impact of that on people, businesses and culture in general? Our guests will be diving into all of that today. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.23] Introductions to our Blended panelists. · Sue – Founder and CEO of Origen Air · Sheri – Sourcing, procurement and supply chain leader "DEI is so important to me. Throughout my journey as an entrepreneur, it's become even more apparent. It seemed like we were getting to the point of equality, but as I started my own company and went through not only fundraising but also procurement, it became very clear that we still have a long way to go." Sue [06.09] The group discuss what the current DEI landscape looks like, some of the biggest changes they've seen this year, and what we might expect from DEI in 2026. · Guarded, 'behind closed doors' · Competing narratives · Strategic · 'Permission to backtrack' · News ways to make progress · Reframing of DEI programs · Being less externally vocal · DEI folded into wider social governance programs · Integration of data analytics and technology · DEI specialists stepping back/reframing their value proposition · Firing of DEI employees · Squeezed DEI budgets · Negative links to other issues, eg. Sustainability, woman-owned · Words we use – diversity vs inclusion · Organizations re-thinking core values · Rebuilding DEI · DEI built in, rather than separate · Advocacy · Swinging pendulum of support for DEI · Transformation "It used to be something that lit a lot of people up, it was colorful. Now when I think about what the landscape looks like, it's muted and gray." Sheri "I don't think it's fading out, it's just transforming. It's going to look different. It's going to be more of a quiet, strategic commitment." Sheri [29.18] The panel dive deeper into allyship, why it's important, and how we communicate what we want and need from allies. · Mixed messages · Men and women are not opponents · Representation · Working together/collaboration · What men can do practically in the workplace · Creating safe spaces [39.45] The group discuss the public dialogue around DEI in light of current political influence, and how that's impacting people, organizations and their commitment to DEI. · Common misconceptions · Access to opportunity · Privilege · Role of leadership · Responsibility · Fear · Making excuses · Scarcity · Fairness · Ego · Women vs women · Doing things quietly vs loudly · Metrics/measurement/KPIs – what does success look like? · Education · Redefining what diversity and inclusion actually means "The misconception that I've been hearing is that we're asking to 'take,' people are worried that things are going to be taken from them. But that's not what DEI is about." Sue "We're not asking for special treatment – we're just asking to be seen and heard. We don't want you to hire us if we're not the right person. We don't want you to buy from us if we don't have the best product… We just want the opportunity to be a consideration." Sue "If the checklists and the targets go away, you're not boasting about it publicly, and it's all done quietly, how are we going to know if we're making progress?" Sheri [01.06.25] The panel sum up their thoughts from today's discussion and share their advice for ...
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  • 62 – Self-Worth: The Most Important Journey You'll Ever Take

    62 – Self-Worth: The Most Important Journey You'll Ever Take
    2025/11/18
    Episode 62 – Self-worth: the most important journey you'll ever take Welcome back to Blended! Today, we're talking about something that is incredibly close to my heart – and that's self-worth. Personally I've been on a self-worth journey for a while, but 2025 has been the year that I really committed much more to it. I've researched what self-worth really means, I've experimented with different ways of nurturing it, but – most importantly – I've started talking about it. And that is where the real change started happening for me. It's been amazing. So, now I've started talking about it, I don't want to stop! Through my LinkedIn newsletter The Monthly POP to my socials, my personal emails to my brand new book, I'm opening up on my self-worth journey so I can help as many people as I can. Because I know just how much of a gamechanger it can be. And our guests will also be sharing their own experiences with me today. They'll be discussing what self-worth means, and why it's so important. They'll be shining a light on the dangers of comparison and the impact of social media on self-worth. And they'll be sharing their advice for getting out of your own way, and learning to accept and love yourself for who you really are. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.14] Introductions to our Blended panelists. · Dave – Speaker, author and Miracle On The Hudson Survivor · Maureen – Hair stylist and makeup artist for film and TV · Katie – Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Manifest · Sarah – Founder and CEO of Ask A Concierge, speaker and author [06.09] The group discuss what self-worth means to them, the different factors that build self-worth, and some of the issues that can impact it. · Background/upbringing · Authenticity · Confidence · Calm · Acceptance · Courage · Personal values/ethics · External vs internal validation · Clarity · How you show up · Evolution/journey · Boundaries · Avoiding absorbing others emotions · Tying your self-worth to others behaviors/reactions/emotions · Protecting yourself · Expectations · Judgement · Identity "It's about acceptance, acceptance of yourself and where you are on the journey. We're always evolving… When you fully own who you are, that's where self-worth lies." Sarah "Self-worth is when you have the confidence and courage to live your values, whatever they are." Dave "It's a sense of quiet confidence, that you really are enough. It's not because of what you've achieved or how others have seen you, but because of who you truly are at your core. It's been a journey for me, realizing my value doesn't rise and fall with the titles, the paychecks or the praise… Once I stopped looking for that external validation, and started trusting that inner voice, that's when everything shifted." Katie [23.01] The panel dive deeper into identity, labels and share their 'Three C's of Self-Worth.' · Pressure · Societal norms/social construction · Perspective · Curiosity · Asking questions/learning about others · Negative self-talk · Comparison · Role of money · Gratitude · Nature of humanity · Journey, not a destination "If you find yourself in a room and you feel intimidated, you need to change the script for yourself. Instead of: 'How did I get here, why am I here?' It's 'I'm here for a reason.'" Sarah "For a long time, it was difficult for me to not make myself small… But you have to think about all the things you did to get to the place you are now." Maureen "If you go into things, not with comparison, but with curiosity – that changes the playing field." Sarah [47.35] The group discuss the negative impact social media can have on self-worth, and the danger of comparing yourself with others. · Vulnerability · Connection · Truth · Likes/comments/engagement · Algorithm/trend chasing · Originality · Detachment "A lot of times, it's a façade. You're not seeing peoples authentic selves." Maureen [1.02.56] The panel explore why self-worth is important, and why there's no set timeline for success. · Investing in yourself · Empowering others · Overcoming challenges · Inspiration · Reinvention · Experience · Getting out of your own way · Understanding the big picture ·...
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    1 時間 31 分
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