Episode 123

123 Championing DEI in Corporate America: Beyond the Surface

Building on the critical conversation initiated in my previous podcast episode number 102, titled “Quietly Quitting’ DEI Commitments: A Call to Authentic Leadership” this week’s podcast, “Championing DEI in Corporate America: Beyond the Surface”, delves deeper into the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

This podcast serves as a comprehensive guide for leaders seeking to understand and implement sustainable DEI strategies within their organization effectively.


By exploring recent trends, insightful data, and practical strategies, I highlight the indispensable role of leadership and the myriad benefits of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. By examining evidence-based practices and real-world examples, such as innovative programs aimed at advancing career opportunities for Black and Hispanic/Latino employees, I offer a blueprint for genuine transformation.


If you are a leader committed to making DEI more than just a trend but a core pillar of your organizational success and culture, you want to listen to this episode.


Join me inside to navigate the nuances of creating a workplace where every voice is heard and every individual can thrive.

What You Learn:

  • Five key things needed for DEI efforts to work
  • DEI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s vital to a company’s long-term success.
  • It’s time to take proactive steps toward nurturing a workplace where every team member feels valued, heard, and engaged
  • How to schedule your discovery call right now and take the first steps toward a more vibrant, committed workforce

Featured on the Show:

Anita Charlot, an esteemed ForbesBLK personality and Global Woman Award Nominee is a visionary retention strategist in corporate America. With a rich background as a military veteran and the founder of Relationship Architect Academy LLC, Anita is renowned for her R.E.A.L. Talk Conversation series, honored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.


She transforms corporate cultures, fosters individual and collective growth, and crafting compassionate leaders.


Anita’s innovative approach is encapsulated in her mantra, “They lied to you; business IS personal.”


Committed to reviving the familial bond within workplaces, she aims to make companies a legacy for families, where employees passionately engage in their growth and development.


Anita is dedicated to bringing love back to the workplace, ensuring companies are not just a career choice but a cherished part of personal and family history.

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Anita Charlot

Wellness & Retention Strategist | Corporate Relationship Consultant | Board Member | Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach for Black and Brown Women | Award-Winning Founder and CEO

Creator of The Happy Executive Woman®, the Conversations in Color™ Corporate Workshop, and the Coloring Her Dreams™ coloring book series, and author of The 5 Phases of Dating ~ The Grown A** Woman's Guide to Attracting and Maintaining Authentic Relationships. All were created to empower, uplift, and support the emotional well-being of Black and Brown women in the workplace and their allies, mentally and emotionally.