Ep. 70: Having Courageous Conversations - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Life & Business with Antoinetta Mosley

What does it mean to be diverse, equitable and inclusive in your business and your life? It is not enough to just take performative action! In today’s episode Antoinetta Mosely, CEO and DEI strategist, shares the importance of following the PACE framework and how you should not “DIY your DEI”. She shares how teaching courageous conversations as a skill can help build a culture where people are celebrated, not tolerated. Antoinetta shares the truth behind allies and advocates, advocating for your own needs and her personal mantra “Giggle. Pray. Make magic!”

In this episode we chat about:

Antoinetta’s journey into DEI.

Cultivating courageous skills.

Having ground rules around uncomfortable conversations.

Where to find DEI resources.

And so much more!

Antoinetta Mosley is the CEO and Principal Leader at I Follow the Leader LLC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, initiatives, and education. As a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Antoinetta has worked on a range of projects for organizations of all sizes, including small to global nonprofits as well as Fortune 500 companies and travels the country as a sought-after speaker on DEI, courageous conversations, and belonging in the workplace.

Connect with Antoinetta!

antoinettamosley.com

Ifollowtheleader.com

https://www.facebook.com/ifollowtheleader

https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinettamosley/

www.instagram.com/ifollowtheleader

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(03:30) Antoinetta’s journey into diversity & inclusion in leadership during her graduate program.

(06:00) How to cultivate courage with daily habits to build courageous skills.

(08:50) The importance of allies and advocates in the diversity space.

(12:00) Cultivating the skill of diversity conversations. Ground rules

(14:45) Why it’s important to have professional DEI advice and performative practices.

(17:40) Ways to ensure you are using equitable and diverse services.

(19:51) Approaching DEI after pausing and exploring, not jumping to action.

(20:45) Where to find DEI resources for individuals and small business owners/entrepreneurs.

(23:55) How the pandemic has impacted having comfortable or uncomfortable conversations.

(28:00) Setting boundaries to be celebrated, not tolerated. Advocating for yourself.