Episode 28: Me, Myself and DEI

03/11/25 • 44 min

“DEI is woke.” “It silences free speech.” “It’s Marxism in disguise.”
We’ve all heard the backlash, but how much of it is based on facts? The debate around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been clouded by misinformation and fear-mongering. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we cut through the noise with Matt Tsang, co-founder and brand director at AndHumanity Marketing.
Matt joins Andrea to unpack the real impact of DEI in business, leadership, and community-building. Beyond just a business strategy, DEI is an ethical responsibility in our interconnected world. Together, they explore:

✅ Why DEI is deeper than what we've made it to be
✅ When to reframe DEI to do the work that you want to accomplish
✅ Whether the future is built on a people-first economy or a profit-driven one
Whether you’re skeptical about DEI or working on it every day, this episode challenges harmful myths and reclaims DEI’s true purpose— restoring humanity to feel connected, where everyone belongs.

Check out AndHumanity by visiting their website. Looking to engage in meaningful DEI work, check out AndHumanity's book "Authentically Inclusive Marketing".

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Check out AndHumanity by visiting their website. Looking to engage in meaningful DEI work, check out AndHumanity's book "Authentically Inclusive Marketing".

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