With 20 years of executive leadership experience Jason now is a keynote speaker and business consultant helping executive leader expand their influence and leadership capacity through the power of compassion and servant leadership. Jason has a Master's in Intercultural Studies, a Doctorate from Duke, and was a McLauchlan leadership fellow in the NC State MBA. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his partner, Andrea, and their 7 kids! If you want to learn more about or reach out to Jason, you can do so directly through his website (www.villagemindsetmodel.com). . . . For all the latest about the podcas ..read more

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created Johns Crazy Socks (https://johnscrazysocks.com), a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the worlds largest sock store. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $500,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pa ..read more

Joe Santana is Chairman of the CDO PowerCircle (https://cdopowercircle.com), host of the ERG PowerTalk podcast (https://ergpowertalk.com), and the author of The New DEI and ERG Frontier (https://www.amazon.com/New-DEI-ERG-Frontier-Disruption-ebook/dp/B09WZ8YQKN). He is the Futurist, Executive Coach, and Mentor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leaders. His mission, his why, is to help these hero-leaders change the world by making the way they are developed at all levels and in all parts of the organization easy, accessible, and affordable. . . . For all the latest about the podcast, follow ..read more

Jacki Edry recently published her first book "Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery and Faith" and launched a blog on her website (www.jackisbooks.com), which focuses on education, inclusion, neurodiversity, and more. Jacki is a graduate of Hampshire College with an extensive background in education, writing, and marketing. She has been exploring the world of autism and neurodiversity for over thirty-five years, as a professional, parent of neurodivergent children, and firsthand as a survivor of complex brain surgery that affected my neurological and perceptual a ..read more

Chou Hallegra, the founder and CEO of Grace & Hope Consulting, LLC, is a licensed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainer with a decade of experience in the DEI field. She uses her expertise as a mental health and disability consultant to help organizations become more efficient and profitable as they implement effective strategies to ensure wellbeing and belonging for all. She completed a masters degree in Human Services with specialization in executive leadership at Liberty University, as well as a post-graduate program in rehabilitation counseling at Utah State University. Chou is a J ..read more

Tracee Lydia Garner is an international best-selling author of 14 books, speaker, writing coach, and dynamic course creator. She writes fiction and nonfiction depicting African-Americans triumphing over adversity and meeting success whether that be in love, or life pursuits. Tracee loves public speaking, teaching workshops, and talking about the craft of writing at every opportunity. She is the creator of Garner Solutions, LLC coaching new and aspiring writers through finishing the book and publishing process, as well as helping people with disabilities reach their independent living ..read more

Sandhya Jha (she/they) is an anti-oppression consultant who particularly loves helping organizations get Diversity/Equity/Inclusion teams off the ground. Sandhya is the founder and former executive director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collective of 40 organizations working to create equity, access, and dignity as the means of creating peace in Oakland and the Bay Area. An ordained pastor with a masters in public policy, Sandhya is comfortable in the pulpit, on the picket line, or hanging out with friends and friends-to-be over a good cup of tea and a good story. They are currently working o ..read more

Jaimie Sherling is a joy seeker, drag ambassador, and the founder/designer of YDY, Sweets, a clothing line created for her sister breast cancer survivors. She lives in Wisconsin with her two kids. When she's not working at her day job or trying on piles of clothes at thrift stores, you can find her screaming YAASSSS surrounded by a bunch of queens. If you want to learn more about or reach out to Jaimie, you can do so directly through her website (https://ydysweets.com/) or on social media (Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ydysweets; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YDYSweets; LinkedIn: http ..read more

Mercedes Killeen is an award-winning professional author, a freelance writer-editor, and an in-house marketer. Her writing has been published widely in places like Shameless Magazine and The Financial Diet. She's released two collections of poetry, tulips (2016, 2018), and Using a spoon as a knife (2020), with Grey Borders Books. Her work often centres around mental health advocacy. If you want to learn more about Mercedes, you can reach out to her directly through her website (https://www.mercedeskilleen.com) . . . . . For all the latest about the podcast, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www ..read more

Maxine L. Johnson has a long history of leadership roles, both professionally and as an experienced pastor. She’s also a wife and mother, and like many other women, she’s spent a lot of time trying to find the balance between these different parts of her life. Maxine is an author, co-author, certified life coach and a transformation specialist for women who are ready to take their lives to the next level. She is the CEO and Founder of WIFE Boss Academy, where she helps women who are in a position of power obtain clarity, confidence and influence in both areas. She is passionate about encouragi ..read more