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Inclusion in Progress

We"ve been talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in companies for 50+ years, but the conversation isn"t keeping up with how quickly our world is changing. So isn"t it about time we updated the conversation for our globally distributed workforce? This podcast provides equity-minded leaders practical advice to lead inclusion in the workplace. Inclusion in Progress is hosted by Kay Fabella. Kay is a Filipina-American living in Spain since 2010. She"s also a DEI practitioner, author,

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17:42

IIP051 DEI Post-Election Reflections

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/11/18

In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay Fabella shares her reflections on DEI post-election in her birth country, the US, from her perspective as an American practitioner abroad. Kay highlights why, for better or for worse, what happens in the US affects the world at large — and how it translates into DEI initiatives for organizations and teams. Finally, she shares her observations and reflections on how the US elections will change how we discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in global

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30:52

IIP050 To BAME or Not to BAME? DEI in the UK

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/11/11

#050 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Leyla Okhai, CEO and Director of Diverse Minds UK, Ltd., to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the United Kingdom. As a South Asian woman in the UK who’s lived in different countries around the world, Leyla discusses the context around the UK term BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) and how it pertains to the global antiracism conversation. She also shares why having a cultural lens in DEI is critical to helping

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27:40

IIP049 Is DEI Different in the US vs. Europe?

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2020/11/04

#049 - In this episode, Kay Fabella answers the question, “Is DEI different in the US vs. Europe?” as a Filipina-American DEI practitioner based in Spain since 2010. Kay shares why companies that are looking to apply diversity, equity and inclusion strategies to global teams need to understand cultural context and nuance, and not rely on one cultural lens to lead DEI. Finally, she shares three broad differences she’s noticed between how DEI is approached in Europe vs. the US, and opportunities for

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27:37

IIP048 Why DEI Starts Before Recruitment

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/10/28

#048 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Dr. David Jones, the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Talent Management at William Paterson University and diversity consultant. David shares the importance of DEI in companies starting before recruitment and the need to intentionally source talent from colleges and universities, especially when recruiting students from historically excluded groups. He also talks about why he is passionate about mentorship because of

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22:29

IIP047 The Power of Incremental Inclusion

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/10/21

#047 - In this episode, Kay Fabella dives into the power of incremental inclusion, and how it can be led at the individual, team and organizational levels for maximum effectiveness and sustainability. Kay focuses this episode on micro actions for change and shares why an incremental approach to inclusion is a cause for individual empowerment, not overwhelm. Finally, she shares three actionable mindsets you can adopt to lead inclusion sustainably, no matter who you are or where you are in your

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32:31

IIP046 Disability, Ableism & DEI

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2020/10/14

#046 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is excited to welcome Elizabeth Wright, Australian Paralympic medalist, activist, writer, and TEDx speaker to discuss disability and ableism. Elizabeth shares why disability is often less visible within the DEI conversation and encourages non-disabled allies to expand how we think about disability in the workplace to build true inclusion. She also shares why accessibility and flexible working help organizations tap into talent that’s often

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23:43

IIP045 How to ACTUALLY Talk About Privilege

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/10/07

#045 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares how you can actually talk about the topic of privilege with others at work. Kay shares why the success of a DEI initiative at work depends on both systemic and behavioral changes, and why it’s important for individuals to lead conversations to encourage more inclusive behaviors. She then talks specifically about why privilege is such a sensitive topic, and how you can actually talk about it with others to encourage allyship, without defensiveness or

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20:28

IIP044 How ERGs Can Lead Inclusion in a Virtual World

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/09/30

#044 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares what ERGs (employee resource groups) can do to lead inclusion in a virtual world. Kay reiterates the importance of ERGs, BRGs or affinity groups within organizations, and why they're more important for leading DEI in the workplace with so many of us working virtually. Finally, she dedicates this episode to the ERG leaders creating belonging for others on top of their day jobs, and shares three ways to support distributed ERG members.

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27:10

IIP043 How to Be Inclusive in the Workplace

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/09/23

#043 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is honored to welcome Janelle Aaker, the former VP of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Lululemon, to talk about brave spaces. Janelle talks about why the key to being inclusive in the workplace starts with mindfulness and creating brave spaces to have the conversations we need for inclusion. She also shares specific ways everyone can create these brave spaces at work, based on her time at organizations like Lululemon and Nike.

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17:40

IIP042 What You REALLY Need for an Inclusive Culture

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/09/16

#042 - In this episode, Kay Fabella shares what you really need to create an inclusive company culture in your organization. Kay shares her take on the “social media landscape” of DEI — and why the real work for inclusion goes beyond a polarizing post on LinkedIn or Instagram. Finally, she walks you through three foundational cornerstones you can’t skip if you want to create a more inclusive culture at your company.

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30:16

IIP041 How to Lead Inclusion No Matter Who You Are

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2020/09/09

#041 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Torin Ellis, diversity and human capital strategist focused on the art of recruiting diverse talent. Torin shares why diversity and inclusion solutions, especially in recruiting, is far from one-size-fits-all, and challenges companies to rethink where DEI falls on their priority list. He also gives plenty of actionable ideas for ways all of us — Black, brown, white, minority, non-minority, young or seasoned — to lean into

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22:22

IIP040 Why DEI Goes Beyond HR & Talent

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/09/02

#040 - In this episode, Kay Fabella stresses why the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy must go beyond HR & Talent to succeed at a company. Kay shares her cautious optimism about seeing more DEI roles being hired and in demand than ever — and why their work depends on aligning strategy, support and sustainability. Finally, she walks you through three actionable ideas you can implement today as a leader to lay the groundwork for a more inclusive culture at your organization.

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39:18

IIP039 What’s Next for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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2020/08/26

#039 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is pleased to welcome Jorge Quezada, DEI veteran, thought leader, and Granite Construction’s VP of Diversity & Inclusion. Jorge talks about how he’s seen diversity and inclusion evolve over the years as a Latino — and the philosophy behind how he’s helped companies like AllState Insurance, Northwestern Mutual, and Kraft Foods Group before landing in the construction industry. He also gives us three critical actions we can take today to lead the

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24:02

IIP038 Where DEI Fails & How to Avoid It

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/08/19

#038 - In this episode, Kay Fabella highlights where DEI initiatives have often failed and how to avoid watching the same thing happen at your organization. Kay also discusses the importance of looking back to move forward — and why it’s possible to learn from the mistakes of the past to truly move the needle on inclusion in our companies. Finally, she walks you through the four key ways she’s seen DEI fail in companies before and what you can do instead to lead the work effectively as a

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29:51

IIP037 Why Does Inclusive Language Matter?

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2020/08/12

#037 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Michelle Kim, CEO of Awaken, to talk about inclusive language at work. Michelle shares her story as an Asian American immigrant and member of the LGBTQIA+ community — and how she connected her tireless passion for social justice to her DEI work for startups and Fortune 500 companies. She also invites us to consider how to be more intentional and inclusive as language evolves, and highlights the need to consider our impact when

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27:28

IIP036 How to Build Your 5 Year DEI Plan

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/08/05

#036 - In this episode, Kay Fabella walks you through the five must have questions to build your 5 Year DEI plan for your organization. Kay also talks about why thinking about DEI as a one-off “tick box” exercise simply won’t cut it — and why building diversity, equity and inclusion requires long-term investment and strategy. Finally, she walks you through five critical questions to ask yourself to start and sustain a DEI plan, to help you lead these conversations at your own company.

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26:26

IIP035 Lessons From 8 Months of Podcasting

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2020/07/29

#035 - In this special birthday episode, Kay Fabella shares what she’s learned from eight months of podcasting in honor of the incredible listeners who’ve supported Inclusion in Progress. Kay shouts out to a couple of her key mentors along the way, who’ve helped shape her approach to DEI, podcasting and storytelling. Finally, Kay walks you through the four key lessons she’s learned from eight months of podcasting as IIP has grown, and how making this show has helped make her a better DEI

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IIP034 The Learning Journey of Inclusion

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2020/07/22

#034 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Nadia Z. Ismail, DEI Consultant and Senior Manager of People Growth & Inclusion at DoorDash. Nadia talks about her lived experiences as a Muslim and Arab woman — and how it shaped her activism and advocacy to champion the voices of underrepresented groups. She also discusses her intersection between DEI and Learning & Development, and maps out the learning journey in allyship, antiracism, or any type of systemic solution for

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22:24

IIP033 How Allies Can Keep Antiracism Going

Inclusion in Progress ·

2020/07/15

#033 - In this episode, Kay Fabella discusses how allies can keep their antiracism efforts and education going, at home and at work, even after the headlines fade. Kay also shares the critical difference between racist and antiracist — and why it’s important for the Black community to lead the conversation. Finally, she gives three ways you can sustainably incorporate antiracism into your personal and professional life — and why being antiracist needs to be a more critical component of company’s DEI

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33:08

IIP032 The Importance of Humility in DEI

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2020/07/08

#032 - In this episode of Inclusion in Progress, Kay is speaking to Noemí Jiménez, co-founder of qb., a strategy and communications firm at the intersection of inclusion and sustainability. In this discussion, Noemí shares her experience growing up in a biracial, multicultural, inter-religious home across the U.S., Ecuador and Canada — and how her diverse upbringing and her experience as an “only” in ESG consulting led to her creating qb. with her business partner, Sam. She also shares the

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