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Watch Dr. Ruha Benjamin deliver the 2024 Spelman College Founders’ Day Convocation, offering students and graduates a poignant message on truly defining what sisterhood means and how they will leave their mark on this world as alumnae of this storied HBCU.

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Boost Your Bottom Line with Women and EDI Efforts

As this Women’s History Month theme focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, remember that DEIB-centered initiatives can unlock a world of fresh ideas and better decision-making! Our women experts share how.

 

Time to Reframe Cancel Culture with Sarah Jones

A rare and record four times on the TED stage, Sarah Jones spoke at TED2023 Possibility to call on allies with good intentions into the conversation around cancel culture and how to take individual actions that will ultimately lead to collective action and healing.

 

Using Your Voice for Human Rights Support

You may know him from his breakout roles in the Golden Globe-nominated HBO series The Newsroom, or CBS's Life In Pieces, but actor Thomas Sadoski's work expands beyond the screen as a tireless advocate for refugee and human rights causes through government relations, fundraising work, and public speaking. He’s sharing with audiences how they, too, can craft stories through enhanced communication techniques. Learn more in our blog.

 
 

Our Newest Speakers:

Molly Kawahata

  • The science of hope

  • Transforming societal narratives

  • Hopeful climate action

Michael Hebb

  • Creating deep connection & community

  • Bridging the generational divide

  • Working with grief

José Vilson

  • Elevating teacher voice

  • Inclusive classrooms for all

  • Teaching math through an equity lens

 

Lorgia García Peña

  • Latinx Studies & colonialism today

  • Education for undocumented students

  • Migration issues

Ximena Vengoechea

  • Interpersonal communications & listening

  • The power of rest

  • User experience

Erica Diamond

  • Prioritizing self-care

  • Employee well-being & burnout

  • Wellness & mindfulness strategies

 

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Wondering how to accelerate trust in your business relationships? You’re going to love this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue! I sat down with Michael Ventura to discuss his two books: Applied Empathy and Prioritizing Purpose. Michael dives into the topics of empathy and purpose, and shares why you can’t have one without the other.

Let's face it — AI is only as well-rounded as the humans who build it. From medical records analysis and ChatGPT to eradicating bias and building better cities or social media, our panelists discuss the future of artificial intelligence models. Brandeis Marshall is on a panel moderated by Medium's Adrienne Samuels Gibbs.

What is intelligence really, and why are IQ tests a TERRIBLE way to measure it? This week, Rutgers Professor of Sociology Rina Bliss Joins Adam to discuss what intelligence truly is, and how our brains change throughout our lives.

On this episode, the author/creator of "The Seventh Level", Amanda Slavin is discussing the engagement framework, which is taught to students all over the world through the learning platform CatalystU.

Outspoken Presents Candid Conversations

In an effort to keep us connected to our community at the start of the pandemic, we created a weekly virtual series, Outspoken Presents Candid Conversations, that engaged our speakers on topics of their expertise and allow them to share advice on managing our new reality. Click below for the archived videos.

Virtual Topics for Your Events

We’ve created a selection of our most popular virtual topics for your upcoming events. We recognize this may be a change in your normal programming format, but we can help you customize this presentation to fit the needs of you and your attendees. Check out these options and reach out to discuss customization.

 

Resources to Combat Racism

Now more than ever we must all take the time to learn how to become better allies to our communities of color and support the people and the organizations that are creating change to make humanity better and stronger. Check out the list of resources we’ve put together for you to learn how to create a dialogue for inclusivity and activate positive change within your own community or organization.

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