E33: Inclusion for Mothers Matters More Than Ever with Mita Mallick

Today, we welcome Mita Mallick, a corporate change-maker and author, to discuss the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in transforming workplaces for women and mothers. As the Head of DEI at Carta and author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace," Mita brings valuable insights to our conversation that we think will resonate for mothers of all kinds.

Key Takeaways:

1. The significance of DEI for all individuals, especially women and mothers

2. Personal anecdotes driving Mita's passion for inclusivity

3. Strategies for creating thriving work environments for mothers

4. Raising inclusive children: practical approaches

Highlights:

Explore the current state of DEI and its impact on working mothers

Uncover the inspirations behind Mita's groundbreaking work

Discuss actionable steps for fostering truly inclusive workplaces

Learn how to instill inclusive values in the next generation

While acknowledging progress, we delve into the challenges that remain in achieving genuine inclusivity. Mita's expertise offers a thought-provoking perspective on reshaping the DEI narrative. We hope you enjoy!

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394177097
• McKinsey Women in the Workplace (2022) https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace
• HBR Women In Leadership Face Ageism At Every Age: https://hbr.org/2023/06/women-in-leadership-face-ageism-at-every-age

We hope this episode helps challenge (in a good way!) you think about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the role it plays.

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