Episode 128

128 Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared Experiences

In our inaugural podcast for diversity month, Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared Experiences, we delve into the pivotal role of representation and leadership, particularly its transformative impact on organizations.

By exploring why employees connecting with leaders who share their experiences and backgrounds is beneficial and essential, we uncover the layers of value that diverse leadership adds to corporate culture, innovation and employee engagement. Highlighting the significance of Black and Brown women in executive roles, this episode serves as a compelling call to action for organizations to prioritize diversity and inclusion at the helm.


Join me in understanding how representation shapes more than corporate strategies: it molds environments where every employee feels valued and heard.


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What You Learn:

  • The pivotal role of representation and leadership, particularly its transformative impact on organizations
  • Uncover the layers of value that diverse leadership adds to corporate culture, innovation and employee engagement
  • Together, we can turn the aspiration of representation into a tangible reality that benefits us all
  • How to bring the Conversations in Color Corporate Workshop to your organization!

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.