When you take a look at your career journey, who are the people that stick out as the most prominent champions of your success – the people most invested in your growth? Tricia Arneson, Chief Diversity and Productivity Officer of the Yondr Group, gives insight into the role that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) plays in operational effectiveness. In this episode, she discusses being a young executive and filling leadership roles at top companies like Disney and Google, the strengths of Gen Z professionals in the industry, how she’s embracing her capability as a woman and as a Millennial in her role at Yondr, and her thoughts on “The Great Resignation.” She also unpacks the importance of caring for employees as humans rather than numbers, developing work environments that foster employee retention, and embracing new positions with grace and an eagerness to learn. Tune in to hear more about her journey and the advice she has for young professionals looking to grow!

People say, “The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people''. Every day we encounter people from different walks of life. Adapting to different situations isn’t easy for everyone; however, it’s not impossible. Those who can look past the differences and instead use them as a strength are those who go on to become the most successful leaders. Educator, Advocate, and DEI practitioner Ryan Clopton-Zymler has helped dozens of young adults and business owners create positive changes in the workplace by creating a space where equity and inclusion are the defining values that bring out everyone’s full authentic selves to their roles. Ryan shares the importance of communicating with your people and how cultivating a culture where everyone is empowered and united by their differences is a crucial ingredient that can lead to success.

Have you ever had a terrible landlord? On this episode, we'll hear from Forbes 30 Under 30 Winner and CEO and Founder of WhoseYourLandlord, talk about how he got to where he is today as a first-generation immigrant to building his company based on the core value of creating an equitable experience for both renters and landlords. Ofo is one of BET's #30Under30, a Black Enterprise: Modern Man, and his work has been featured in TechCrunch, Newsweek, MSNBC, Ebony, and more. He is also an actor and model who's walked in NYFW (3x), been featured on the Today Show (7x), and worked with Nike, ESPN (2x), and Alfani. Ofo is a Big in the Big Brothers Big Sisters entrepreneurial program and has spoken on tech - entrepreneurship - and leadership at prestigious institutions such as The White House, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Wharton, Temple, etc. He lives by the motto, "No steps backward; just forward progress." Tune in today to hear how business and social impact can go hand-in-hand!