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Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis

Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis

Thought-provoking dialogue to identify leadership solutions to today"s most challenging conflicts. Streamed live each week, Saturdays @ 9:30 EST.Hosted by diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and CEO"s Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis. Join us and add your voice to this engaging Diversity Conversation. Please join the conversation:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversity-Conversations-112794377851580Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVJnaLsMakX5zLNocxCkvAEric Ellis,

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61:24

God’s Masterclass: Who Are You Becoming Through...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/10/03

Who are you becoming while you wait for your circumstances to change? In this deeply personal episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Dr. Tommie Lewis explore how faith can reshape the way we move through life’s challenges. Eric opens up about recognizing emotional numbness and finding renewed hope through an unexpected church experience. Tommie offers an honest challenge: how do we move from speaking about faith to putting it into action? Together, they reflect on what Eric calls ...

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63:02

Let Go of the Old Story | Faith, Family & What Really...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/09/19

Who are you beyond your titles, achievements, and the story you’ve told about yourself for years? After facilitating the Breakthrough Collective, Dr. Tommie Lewis brings that question to his conversation with Eric Ellis. Together, they reflect on old stories, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the freedom that comes with being honest about where we are now. Then Tommie shares a personal story about his son’s car accident. What happened afterward changed how he saw a car he had treasu...

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58:30

How to Protect Your Peace When Someone Tries to...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/09/05

What would you do if you were trapped on a plane beside a hostile stranger who repeatedly insulted you, touched you without permission and tried to provoke a reaction? On his way to Cancún, Dr. Tommie Lewis faced exactly that situation for nearly two hours. But instead of matching hostility with hostility, he remained grounded, protected his boundaries and made a powerful decision: no one was going to disrupt his peace. In this unforgettable episode of Diversity Conversations, Tom...

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53:12

Values Over Tribalism: How to Disagree Without Losing...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/08/29

What happens when winning a political argument becomes more important than preserving our values—or our relationships? In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis explores how political tribalism can reduce complex human beings to labels, distort the way we see those who disagree with us, and tempt us to excuse behavior from our own side that we would condemn in others. Inspired by an emotional monologue from country singer, songwriter, and rapper Jelly Roll—whose real nam...

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63:36

Still Undefeated: How Faith, Friendship & Resilience...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/08/22

What does it truly mean to remain undefeated when life brings health scares, unexpected setbacks, personal struggles, and moments that make you question who you are? In this deeply personal episode of Diversity Conversations, Dr. Tommie Lewis and Eric Ellis explore why being undefeated does not mean winning every moment or avoiding failure. It means continuing to learn, showing up with faith, and refusing to let a difficult season define your identity. Tommie opens up about the serious heal...

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59:56

Better Conversations, Better Lives: 7 Conversations...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/08/16

What if the conversations that could most improve our lives aren’t the ones dominating television and social media? In this solo episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis explores seven meaningful conversations that can strengthen our relationships, deepen our sense of purpose, and improve the quality of our lives. From building community and learning to receive help to practicing forgiveness, listening with intention, making room for joy, sharing knowledge, and telling people we care—Er...

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64:53

Your Position Is Not Your Value: Navigating AI and...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/08/08

As artificial intelligence, layoffs, retirement, and generational shifts reshape the workplace, how do we navigate change without losing our sense of identity, purpose, or value? In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Dr. Tommie Lewis speaks with Anyah Land, Certified Executive Coach and founder of SOAR Growth Consulting, about one of the most significant workforce transitions of our time. Drawing from her experience in human resources, public health, diversity and inclusion, and executi...

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65:18

Undefeated: How to Get Back Up When Life Knocks You Down

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/08/02

What does it truly mean to be undefeated? It doesn’t mean that life has been easy, that you have never failed, or that you have never been knocked down. It means choosing to get back up every time life challenges you. In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis shares deeply personal stories of rejection, disappointment, perseverance, faith, and transformation. From being overlooked and cut from teams to navigating major changes in his personal life and career, Eric rev...

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60:35

How to Protect Your Hope and Joy from Negativity |...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/07/25

Negativity can easily dominate our attention, shape the stories we tell ourselves, and influence how we see the future. But protecting our hope and joy does not mean ignoring life’s challenges—it means refusing to let those challenges define us. In this inspiring episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis is joined by Gisele Marcus, Vice Dean and Professor of Practice at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Drawing from her personal journey and extensive leadership ...

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40:23

Freedom & Purpose | It's Not Just Something We Celebrate

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/07/04

What does freedom really mean? In this special Diversity Conversations episode, Eric Ellis explores the powerful connection between leadership, freedom, purpose, and community. Freedom isn't just something we celebrate. It's something we choose to use... It is the opportunity to become who we were created to be. Through personal stories, reflections on leadership, entrepreneurship, character, family, service, and community, Eric challenges us to think beyond independence and ask a deeper ques...

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63:18

LIVING WITH EPILEPSY | Charles McClinon on Hope,...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/06/27

Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions. In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis welcomes author, speaker, advocate, and epilepsy awareness champion Charles McClinon for an honest conversation about living with epilepsy, recognizing the signs, navigating daily life, and choosing resilience in the face of uncertainty. Charles shares his personal journey from childhood through diagnosis, discusses ...

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68:24

Leadership Is Service: How Great Leaders CREATE...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/06/20

In this inspiring episode, Eric Ellis and Dr. Tommie Lewis welcome executive coach, speaker, and business leader Alberto Ortiz, PhD, for a conversation about leadership, purpose, education, organizational culture, and creating a meaningful legacy. Drawing from his personal journey, Alberto shares how discipline, passion, and lifelong learning shaped his leadership philosophy after taking on adult responsibilities at a young age. Together, the conversation explores what it truly means to...

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60:43

The Leadership Skill Most People Never Learn |...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/06/13

In this solo episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis explores the powerful connection between character, trust, leadership, and personal growth. From lessons learned in sports, health, and professional leadership development, Eric shares why true leadership begins with self-awareness, accountability, and the willingness to continuously grow. He discusses the importance of psychological safety, empathic listening, belonging, inclusion, and creating workplaces where people ca...

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63:25

Trust, Leadership & Human Connection | Building...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/06/06

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis sit down with Gary Prater, Director of Business Development at Ingage Partners, for an insightful discussion about leadership, trust, relationships, workplace culture, and the power of human connection. Gary shares the lessons that shaped him growing up in Forest Park, the influence of his mother, the importance of character, and how those experiences continue to guide his leadership philosophy today. Together, they explo...

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64:08

How Newcomers Build Stronger Communities | Amma Gatty...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/05/30

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis welcome Amma Gatty, Founder and Executive Director of Culture Encounters, for an inspiring conversation about culture, belonging, immigration, community building, and the power of human connection. Originally from Ghana and now based in Richmond, Virginia, Amma shares her personal journey as a newcomer to the United States and how that experience inspired her mission to build bridges across cultures through food, conversa...

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85:08

Communication, Trust & Toxic Leadership | Lee Caraher...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/05/23

This week on Diversity Conversations, communication strategist, CEO, and author Lee Caraher joins Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis for a powerful conversation on leadership, workplace culture, communication, trust, personal branding, and the hidden cost of toxic leadership. Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte, a national strategic communications and PR agency, and the author of: • Millennials & Management • The Boomerang Principle Known as a “professional straight talker” and “the tea...

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53:09

Cultural Intelligence & Human Connection | Pamela...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/05/16

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis sit down with Pamela Bevins-Pippin, M.A., Director of STEM Education and Soft Skills for STEM at Hampton University, for a deeply human conversation about cultural intelligence, empathy, leadership, family, and connection. Pamela shares how caring for her older brother with cerebral palsy shaped her understanding of dignity, communication, and humanity, while also exploring why cultural intelligence goes beyond “...

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67:07

Give People Spa Moments | Leadership, Inclusion &...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/05/09

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis sit down with Lisette Martinez Peacock, Chief EDIB Officer at the National Audubon Society, to explore leadership, belonging, cultural awareness, and the future of inclusion work in today’s rapidly changing world. Lisette shares her personal journey growing up Puerto Rican in Detroit, the childhood experience that shaped her passion for inclusion, and the lessons she learned evolving from early DEI work into a mo...

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76:03

Why Most Leaders Fail (And How to Fix It) | Adaptive...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/05/02

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, we explore why most leaders fail — and what it actually takes to fix it. We sit down with leadership consultant and talent expert Dr. Melanie Buford to unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges in organizations today: 👉 Leadership problems are rarely technical… they’re human. ✨ “You can’t solve people problems with technical solutions.” — Dr. Melanie Buford From adaptive vs. technical challenges to the hidden cost of poor ...

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62:18

The Power of Storytelling: Identity, Culture &...

Diversity Conversations W/ Eric Ellis & Tommie Lewis ·

2026/04/25

What if storytelling wasn’t just entertainment… but a bridge to identity, culture, and leadership? In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, we are joined by the extraordinary storyteller, oral historian, and author Wendy Shearer, who takes us on a deeply moving journey through cultural memory, resilience, and the transformative power of story. From her Guyanese heritage to her work preserving African and Caribbean folktales, Wendy shares how storytelling connects gener...

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