Episode #8 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Many workplaces in America have committed to making their companies more diverse and inclusive. While this is great, it’s not an easy feat given the unconscious bias that leaders and workers bring into the workplace. This week, I’m joined by Ava Holliday and Aparna Rajagopal, co-founders of The Avarna Group.

The Avarna Group is an organization that leads companies through the process of becoming more inclusive and diverse. Through effective DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) work, they help companies become not just more diverse for public appearances, but for the sake of their workers and work culture.

Unconscious bias runs deep in all of us depending on our backgrounds and upbringings. We bring these biases with us into the workplace. But companies that successfully implement DEI work often experience safer, more accepting workplaces and even witness more innovation.

In this episode, Ava and Aparna talk about the importance of companies shifting to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. They’re sharing how to make these changes and the benefits companies can experience if they do. These conversations aren’t easy to have, but they’re necessary if we want to reboot business and reboot capitalism.