In this inspiring new episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis take a heartfelt journey from the golf course to real life—reminding us that success isn’t measured by numbers, titles, or trophies… it’s measured by integrity, growth, and grace.

From backyard moments of peace ☕ to golf rounds filled with laughter and life lessons, Eric and Tommie explore what it really means to:

• 🌿 Create spaces that recharge your soul
• 🎯 Focus on your swing, not your score
• 💬 Listen with empathy without losing your center
• 💫 Live with integrity, even when no one’s watching
• 🙌 Redefine success through character and consistency

Through powerful storytelling and authentic reflection, they invite us all to stop defining ourselves by the external “score” and instead reconnect to what truly matters — our heart, our peace, and our purpose.

In this episode, Eric also shares his $2,500 Partnership Principle — a fresh model for leading with integrity, generosity, and collaboration in business.

🎙️ Hosted by:
Eric Ellis — CEO, Integrity Development Corporation

Tommie Lewis — CEO, Make It Plain Consulting


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In this week’s episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis take their microphones to the golf course for a fresh and unforgettable conversation about leadership, integrity, and life balance.

Drawing inspiration from a recent Cincinnati Bengals win and their own golf tournament, Eric and Tommie explore seven powerful lessons:

• 🎯 Why success is not defined by your score
• ⛳ The power of playing the long game
• 💭 How to respect the course — in golf and in life
• 👀 The importance of focusing on your own swing
• 🙌 Celebrating good shots — yours and others’
• 🌿 Recovering gracefully when you land in the rough
• 🚶 And most of all, learning to enjoy the walk

Through humor, storytelling, and timeless insight, they remind us that life—like golf—is about integrity, humility, and character.

🎙️ About the Hosts
Eric Ellis | CEO, Integrity Development Corporation

Tommie Lewis | CEO, Make It Plain Consulting


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In this heartfelt and power-packed episode of Diversity Conversations Live, Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) explore one of the most powerful and practical leadership principles of our time — you don’t just leverage your network; you become leverageable.

Through raw honesty, spiritual reflection, and real-world stories, Eric and Tommie unpack what it truly means to be the kind of person others want to help — someone easy to support, valuable to associate with, and generous in return.

✨ Highlights include:

• The revelation behind Eric’s “Be Leverageable” model — and why true success comes from shared understanding, not self-promotion.
• How transparency, humility, and faith make you magnetic to opportunities.
• A Cincinnati Bengals analogy that brilliantly reframes how leaders can “change their position for a better view.”
• Real-life examples of community, reciprocity, and friendship — from neighborhood dinners to business collaborations.
• Why waiting for Washington or politics to fix our lives is a distraction — and how looking out for each other is the real solution.
• 💼 A bold invitation from Eric to help grow Integrity Development — a model that Tommie seconds and expands as a shared blueprint for Make It Plain Consulting as well. Together, they illustrate how reciprocity and community support can fuel real, sustainable business growth — including a $2,500 thank-you for successful referrals.

This conversation goes beyond business; it’s a masterclass in being human — a call to serve, uplift, and stay connected even when the world feels divided.

🎯 Want to be a guest on the show?
Eric and Tommie are opening the floor to voices from our community! If you have a story, perspective, or message that aligns with our mission, reach out through:

🌐 IntegrityDevelopment.com/contact-us
🌐 MIPCLLC.com

🕊️ Let’s lead with love, connect through authenticity, and leverage our networks by being leverageable.

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations LIVE, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) sit down with Sherry Sims, Founder of the Black Career Women’s Network, for a deep and transparent conversation about leadership, bias, and empowerment in today’s workplace.

Sherry shares her personal journey—from Oklahoma roots to corporate America—and reveals the lessons that shaped her mission to help Black women rise, lead, and thrive. Together, they unpack critical topics like:

💬 How sexism and bias still impact women of color at work
💬 What leaders can do to build real psychological safety
💬 When to fight, when to adapt, and when it’s time to move on
💬 The difference between education, strategy, and self-awareness
💬 How freedom, purpose, and faith fuel resilience

This is more than a career talk—it’s a masterclass on courage, character, and leadership transformation.

“Keep the mindset of freedom—because when you know you have options, you’ll always recognize your worth.” — Sherry Sims, Founder, Black Career Women’s Network

📌 Guest: Sherry Sims — BCWNetwork.com | @hellosherrysims | @bcwnetwork
🎙️ Hosts: Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis
🌐 Learn more: IntegrityDev.com | MIPCLLC.com

In this powerful live edition of Diversity Conversations, we explore how to find balance, peace, and safety even in the middle of life’s storms.
Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis share heartfelt wisdom, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help leaders, organizations, and individuals navigate challenges with resilience and calm.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to remain centered when everything around you feels uncertain
• Practical tools for cultivating inner peace in the workplace and beyond
• Why safety, balance, and compassion are key to authentic leadership
• Stories and reflections that remind us that even in chaos, calm is possible

Whether you’re a business leader, changemaker, or simply on your personal growth journey, this episode will guide you to reconnect with your inner strength and build environments where everyone can thrive.

🌐 Connect with your hosts:

• Eric Ellis — Integrity Development Corporation
• Tommie Lewis — Make It Plain Consulting
  
  

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🎥 Want to watch the full conversation on video? Catch the episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53he0_UDG0

Operationalizing Love at Work (with Calista Smith, Scale Strategic Solutions)
What if love wasn’t “soft” in business—but a repeatable operating system for results? This week on Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (Integrity Development Corporation) and Tommie Lewis (Make It Plain Consulting) welcome Calista Smith, President of Scale Strategic Solutions, to explore how leaders can turn values into real behaviors, build resilient cultures, and achieve outcomes that serve everyone.

Calista shares her powerful story of reuniting with her brother and what it taught her about community and belonging, plus practical insights on how to weave love into feedback, boundaries, and performance reviews. Eric and Tommie reflect on self-check conversations, sarcasm-free teams, and why love always wins the long game.

✨ Connect with our guest: scalestrategicsolutions.com
🌐 Eric Ellis: integritydev.com

🌐 Tommie Lewis: mipcllc.com

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations Part 2, Eric Ellis shares the 5 essential leadership skills every leader must master to create authentic, inclusive, and high-performing environments. 🌍💡

From navigating change to building trust and inspiring teams, Eric brings decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), executive coaching, and organizational transformation. This conversation includes engaging interactions with our live community, answering questions, and sharing practical insights and timeless wisdom to help you lead with confidence, courage, and compassion.

📚 Many of you asked during the live show about Eric’s book — here’s the link to get it on Amazon: 👉 https://amzn.to/3Jk0Hnd

✨ About our Hosts:

• Eric Ellis – President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., recognized nationally as a leader in diversity and organizational change.
• Tommie Lewis – President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, specializing in global diversity, equity & inclusion strategies, executive coaching, and leadership development.

Join us every Saturday morning for inspiring conversations that empower you to lead, align, and transform the world!

🔗 Stay connected:

• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@diversityconversations
• Follow us on Facebook: Facebook Page Profile

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis shares the 5 essential leadership skills every leader must master to create authentic, inclusive, and high-performing environments. 🌍💡

From navigating change to building trust and inspiring teams, Eric brings decades of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), executive coaching, and organizational transformation. This conversation includes engaging interactions with our live community, answering questions, and sharing practical insights and timeless wisdom to help you lead with confidence, courage, and compassion.

📚 Many of you asked during the live show about Eric’s book — here’s the link to get it on Amazon: 👉 https://amzn.to/3Jk0Hnd

✨ About our Hosts:

• Eric Ellis – President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., recognized nationally as a leader in diversity and organizational change.
• Tommie Lewis – President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, specializing in global diversity, equity & inclusion strategies, executive coaching, and leadership development.

Join us every Saturday morning for inspiring conversations that empower you to lead, align, and transform the world!

🔗 Stay connected:

• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@diversityconversations
• Follow us on Facebook: Facebook Page Profile