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Taking a Stand for Equity: A Conversation with Rachel Lauren on DEI Efforts, Workplace Culture, and Adoption
Jun 14, 2023 ·
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Taking a Stand for Equity: A Conversation with Rachel Lauren on DEI Efforts, Workplace Culture, and Adoption
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In this podcast episode, Dr. mOe interviews social influencer Rachel Lauren and discusses her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, women's rights, and foster care. She talks about...
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In this podcast episode, Dr. mOe interviews social influencer Rachel Lauren and discusses her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, women's rights, and foster care. She talks about the events that brought attention to DEI efforts and the performative actions that some organizations have taken in response. The conversation also touches on the issue of minorities, especially African Americans, not adopting children in the foster care system and the need for education and awareness. Rachel shares her experiences as a foster parent and the importance of staying consistent in taking a stand for a more equitable world. Join us as we delve into the intersections of equity activism, adoption, and the power of taking a stand for a more equitable world.
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Chapter Timestamps:
Connect with Lauren! Diversifiednow.org, RachelLauren.me, s/m @theonlyrachel
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Key Chapters:
- Equity Activism and Adoption: Rachel Lauren discusses her journey from growing up in Chicago to founding a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm in Austin. She also talks about the recent events that have brought attention to DEI efforts, and how some organizations have chosen to performatively address the issue.
- Embracing Diversity and Foster Parenting Journey: We discuss the importance of giving people the space and grace to learn how to use pronouns correctly, and the transition to remote work, which has allowed for more flexibility in balancing multiple streams of income and other activities outside of work.
- Fostering Awareness and Balancing Roles: We explore the issue of minorities not adopting in the foster care system, specifically in the African-American community. Rachel shares insights on the need for education and awareness, and the training and certification required to become a foster parent, as well as resources to gain more information about foster care agencies.
Chapter Timestamps:
- Equity Activism and Adoption (0:00:02)
- Embracing Diversity and Foster Parenting Journey (0:16:14)
- Fostering Awareness and Balancing Roles (0:24:11)
Connect with Lauren! Diversifiednow.org, RachelLauren.me, s/m @theonlyrachel
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| Author | Dr. mOe Anderson |
| Organization | Colture Podcast Network |
| Website | - |
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