What does it take to build workplaces where justice and equity are non-negotiable, even when the tide turns against DEI?

In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Ebony Adams, Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) at Pariveda Solutions, a B Corp consulting firm. Nathan and Ebony unpack what she's doing to drive authentic, community-rooted DEI work at Pariveda Solutions, and why staying the course matters more than ever. A Black, queer, Gen X woman with a PhD in English, she brings deep expertise in DEI leadership, grassroots activism, and corporate change-making.

Nathan and Ebony explore how to move DEI work from performative to purposeful, why solidarity across different movements is essential, and what it takes to build cultures where action — not just theory — drives change. If you're ready to rethink your approach to DEI and leadership, this conversation will leave you inspired and challenged.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit Pariveda Solutions at https://www.parivedasolutions.com
• Follow Ebony on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/ebonyadams01
• Learn more about B Local Georgia at https://www.blocalgeorgia.com

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Nathan Stuck sits down with Shavonn Richardson, Founder of Think and Ink Grant Consulting and a newly certified B Corp.

Shavonn brings a truly unique perspective to the world of grant writing, having sat on both sides of the table as a nonprofit leader and as a grant reviewer and funder.

On today’s episode, Shavonn shares the personal story of nonprofit leadership, her professional journey into the entrepreneurial world, the importance of strategy-first grant writing, and how to navigate today’s evolving funding landscape.

If you’re a nonprofit leader, struggling to find time to write grants, win grants, or simply passionate about creating positive change, you won’t want to miss this episode.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://www.thinkandinkgrants.com/
• Follow Shavonn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shavonnrichardson/
• Follow Think and Ink Grants on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkandinkgrants/
• Subscribe to Shavonn’s newsletter

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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Today’s guest is Gary Whitehurst, CEO and Co-Founder of Brighter Investing—an investment firm that helps its clients align their personal purpose and passion with the places they invest their money.

Gary brings a unique background to this work, leveraging his decades of experience in the investment and wealth management industry to build something different, a socially and environmentally geared impact investing firm.

In this episode, Gary shares what led him to launch Brighter Investing, how their approach differs from mainstream investment firms, and why redefining risk and value is essential to creating lasting impact. He demystify some of the impact investing buzzwords, defining what ESG is and isn't, and explaining how it is used to help investors make decisions in line with their own personal risk tolerance. And Gary even tells us about their newest endeavor, launching an investment fund focused on social justice.

Whether you're a seasoned investor, social entrepreneur, or just curious about what it means to invest with purpose, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Visit https://brighter-investing.com/
• Follow Brighter Investing on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/brighterinvesting/
• Follow Gary Whitehurst on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywhitehurst/

CREDITS

• Theme Music🎵ZakharValaha from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

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