It’s time to challenge the status quo! The Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, hosted by Kim Clark, features Ellen Bailey, VP of Business and Culture Transformation at Harvard Business Publishing, as she shares insights on the transformative power of DEI in the workplace. Ellen emphasizes the importance of challenging the status quo and breaking the sameness cycle to drive innovation and business success. She advocates for intentional communication focused on outcomes and the unique value that each individual brings, offering practical strategies for fostering a culture of inclusion. Fol ..read more

Mita Malik, a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author and Head of DEI at Carta, joins Kim Clark on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. Mita shares her personal journey and insights from her book, "Reimagined Inclusion: Debunking Common Myths in Corporate Environments”. Together, Kim and Mita discuss the importance of authentic storytelling, collaboration between communication teams and D&I strategists, and the necessity of inclusive practices for organizational success. Addressing backlash and resistance within organizations, Mita advocates for empathy and open dialogue ..read more

In this powerful episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark is joined with Dr. Bryan Samuel, an award-winning DEI expert in Higher Education Leadership. Together, they delve into Dr. Samuel’s transformative journey of facing systemic barriers while fighting to transition from living in a crime-infested housing project to becoming a first-generation college graduate and a leader in DEI initiatives. Through his candid storytelling, Dr. Samuel shares pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory, including overcoming low test scores and institutional rejection to gaining admission t ..read more

On this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host, Kim Clark, continues her conversation with founder of The Narrative Project, Mercy A. Quaye. Together, they dive even deeper into the ever-evolving landscape of DEI communication strategies. Beginning with reflections on the challenging start to 2024, marked by headlines questioning the validity of DEI efforts, they explore the necessity of authentic communication in navigating the DEI narrative. From the co-opting of language to the importance of understanding communities, they dissect the complexities of DEI discourse and its implica ..read more

Join Kim Clark and special guest Me Sasha Suzuki Graham for a timely conversation on addressing politics in professional settings on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. From unpacking the complexities of identity and privilege to challenging the notion of avoiding political discourse, Kim and Misasha offer insights into fostering inclusive dialogue and navigating sensitive topics with empathy. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, they explore strategies for reshaping workplace communication and creating environments where all voices are heard and respe ..read more

The next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, hosted by Kim Clark, features a candid conversation handling communication in high-profile cases, especially involving social justice and police brutality, with Tiara M. Tucker. As the founder and CEO of Tiara PR Network, LLC, Tiara is looked at as a trailblazer offering communications support to those that need it most. Not only does Tiara share her journey recounting the unexpected turn of events that led her to work on a major police brutality case, but she explores with Kim the challenges of shaping narratives, humanizing victims, and m ..read more

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn with Kim Clark, Dr. Aerial M. Ellis,  a highly respected speaker, consultant, and coach, delves into the pivotal role of communicators in navigating the complexities of today's world, particularly 2024. Amidst the chaos and misinformation, together they explore the importance of storytellers owning their narratives, especially those from vulnerable populations. From addressing denial and systematic biases to fostering inclusive decision-making and embracing differences, communicators are urged to become true leaders in driving positive c ..read more

In this Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast episode, Dr. Sam and Kim Clark explore the pivotal partnership between DEI strategists and communicators in an exclusive webinar event. Together, they discuss integrating equity and intersectionality into communication and marketing strategies for DEI initiatives. They stress the importance of early collaboration, emphasizing insights from Dr. Sam's DEI Blueprint® program on developing effective communication plans for DEI strategy implementation. Kim underscores the proactive role communicators must take in delivering authentic DEI messaging, a ..read more

In this episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host, Kim Clark is joined again by award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, Jennifer Brown as they delve into the transformative power of inclusive leadership and the Better Together virtual conference which emphasizes the importance of engaging male-identified individuals in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Together, they highlight the healing and transformative potential of exploring diversity stories and biases within corporate environments, while shedding light on initiatives like Cisco's Men ..read more

Kim Clark is back with another insightful episode of the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, this time, joined by Public Speaker, Performer and Founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken. Together, they uncover the power dynamics of narrative and the impact it can have on the workplace and DEI as a whole. In this episode, discover what narrative is, how it shapes the perspective of our behaviors and how it operates, both good and bad, in power structures within our society. As communicators, you’ll also learn how you can strengthen your narratives for your organization while supporting ot ..read more