In this short bonus episode, Laura and Fi share news about their upcoming podcast break and Laura talks about her break from work.

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Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of the future of DEIB and what's next.

Specifically:

1. Intersectionality
2. Mental health and mental load
3. Embracing DEIB with generative AI and technology
4. Improving accessibility

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of allyship and how everyone can work towards building more inclusive workplaces.

Specifically:

1. What is Allyship and what are Active Bystanders?
2. What Performative Allyship looks like
3. What we can do to be great allies and help build more inclusive workplaces

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of identifying unconscious bias and reflecting on our own privilege.

Specifically:

1. What is bias and what is privilege?
2. How bias and privilege impact underrepresented groups
3. Types of unconscious bias in the workplace and what they look / sound like
4. What we can do to reduce the impacts of unconscious bias and build more inclusive workplaces

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of identifying inclusive workplaces and managers.

Specifically:

1. Identifying inclusive workplaces through representation in leadership, marketing, benefits and policies
2. Understanding culture through company review sites
3. Challenges with awards and certifications
4. Questions to ask during interviews about DEIB
5. Seeking out mentors and allyship at work
6. What to do when your manager makes you feel psychologically unsafe

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series eight is all about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of defining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Specifically:

1. What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)?
2. Intersectionality and underrepresented groups
3. Neurodiversity in the workplace
4. Mental health and creating safer workplaces
5. Promoting equity in the performance process
6. Addressing the gender pay gap

Resources:

• Illustrating equity: https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity/education-training/self-guided-learning/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-101

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

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This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of using LinkedIn to build your network and your brand.

Specifically:

1. Connecting on LinkedIn and connection messages
2. Posting to build your brand on LinkedIn
3. Job hunting on LinkedIn
4. Following thought leaders in your industry

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com

This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.

Series seven is all about rethinking your personal brand.

In this episode, Fi & Laura get into the topic of updating your LinkedIn profile for maximum impact.

Specifically:

1. Photos and banners
2. Tagline
3. Settings and content creator mode
4. Summary / about section
5. Career experience section

Credits:

• Cover Art by Laura Manescu
• Music by Purple Planet
• Contact Us: thewhyyoupodcast@gmail.com
• This show was recorded on beautiful Cammeraygal Country and Wangal Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land and their Elders past and present.