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Allyship is a Verb with Emily Johnsson
The Inclusive Business Lab
04/27/22 • 37 min
Do you identify as a change maker in one form or another? Do you consider yourself an ally? If you do, do you know all the encompasses? If you said "Hell Yes, Lekeshia!", do I have a treat for you today! My conversation with Emily Johnsson will have you yelling at your computer and pumping your fists so if you are listening to this at work, let your coworkers know to mind their business. Revelations are happening in your ears!
Emily Johnsson is a founder, guide, mentor and co-creator at Wish Tree. Wish Tree's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive, vibrant global community of change makers to take action on their purpose so collectively we can leave a legacy of hope, healing prosperity and peace.
Join me and Emily Johnsson as we discuss:
- Living in Sweden
- Global perspective in the narrative
- Safe Spaces
- Conditional Conversations
- Showing up fully and sharing support
- Policies and Practices to ensure inclusivity
- Courage and Values
- The invention of the word race
Honorable Mentions
Where can you find Emily?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wishtreelife/
Website: https://wishtree.life
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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!
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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!
Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
Mental and Emotional Wellness in Business with Classie Watson
The Inclusive Business Lab
04/13/22 • 47 min
There are some people who are just so foundational in your life, they just make you do and be better! Classie Watson is one of those people for me! I hope you have your pens, pencils and paper ready because Cassie is dropping gems!
Classie Watson is a Life & Business Strategist with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is the founder of the Person-Centered Business Method and the founder of Women Rise an organization for women and young girls. Classy helps entrepreneurs develop a mental health conscious business with foundational business strategies, SOP's, CX Processes & more to increase sustainability & wellness.
Join me and Classy as we discuss:
- Being authentic
- Neglecting Mental Health
- Consciously integrating mental health and business
- Person-Centered Business
- Assimilating in the Coaching Space
- "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
- Culture of Social Media
- Your purpose and path
- Showing Up and Shining Your Light
- What is a coach?
- What is a consultant?
- What is a strategist?
- Freedom papers
Challenge
Write your freedom papers and email Lekeshia , share it on IG and tag her @lekeshia_angelique!
Honorable Mentions
"When you know better, you do better" Dr. Maya Angelou
Slave Haven Underground Railroad
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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!
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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!
Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Emily Williams
The Inclusive Business Lab
07/20/22 • 37 min
From people asking to touch your hair to "you speak so well", women of color have been victims to the challenges of micro and macro aggressions in corporate for a very long time. But what happens when you want to speak up for yourself yet you don't know how? You hire Emily Williams!
Emily Williams has led transformative change processes with organizations and community stakeholders in more than 20 countries to further Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. She has experience leading organizations through change and to greater impact as Founder, Executive, and Consultant. Emily is an expert Trainer, Speaker, and Consultant with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Beloit College and Master of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from DePaul University. She is an organizer at heart and relishes working on projects that create a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Join me and Emily as we discuss:
- Microaggressions
- Career goals
- Ambitions
- Community
- Microaggressions
- Toxicity at work
- Empowerment
- Systems of Oppression
- Voices of Women of Color
- DEI Programs
- Courageous conversations
- Weaponizing white woman tears
- Systemic Change
Honorable Mentions
Toxic Femininity: When So-Called Allies Curb Your Career
Emily Williams' LinkedIn Post about the word "Empower"
Women are advancing in the workplace, but women of color still lag behind
5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
Where can you find Emily Williams
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyforwardever/ https://www.instagram.com/heyemilyraquel/ https://forwardeverglobal.com/services
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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!
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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!
Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
Being Transgender in Business with Aiden Howery
The Inclusive Business Lab
06/22/22 • 19 min
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! I could not let this month pass without showcasing an amazing LGBTQ+ company named The Noun Lounge! I am so fortunate to bring you one of the founders, Aiden Howery, a 24-year old trans man. Aiden started his first clothing brand when he was 17 called Mistaken Artists. But he wanted to create something different and unique. The other co-founder, Taylor Ray came to him saying he would love to start a business, but didn’t know what. One day he was like “you know what would be dope? An LGBTQ+ inspired streetwear brand...” aaaaand The Noun Lounge was born!
The Noun Lounge is a trans-owned all inclusive LGBTQ+ streetwear brand based out of the Midwest. The main goals are to bring awareness to LGBTQ+ community by spreading a positive message through apparel.
Join me and Aiden as we discuss:
- Why the name "The Noun Lounge"
- The importance of pronouns
- Coming out
- Helping pay for gender transitioning surgery
- The danger of existing
- Afraid of failure
- Being an artist
- Inclusive sizing
Honorable Mentions
"Say it with your chest" collection
Explaining the Latest Texas Anti-Transgender Directive
Where can you find Aiden Howery
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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!
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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!
Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
The Dire Need for Religious Inclusivity with Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes
The Inclusive Business Lab
05/25/22 • 34 min
With all of the devastation that has been happening health-wise, one would think people were able to set aside their racist ideologies and come together especially if they are on their death beds in a hospital. NOPE!! In today's episode, I speak with Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes.
Vickie is a DEI Facilitator/Consultant and refers to herself as a “safe space creator.” Vickie also works as a chaplain at a hospital in East Tennessee. Rev. Hughes is an Ordained Deacon in the AME Zion denomination. While in Seminary, Vickie served as a cross-cultural Supply Pastor of a Nondenominational Church. Prior to seminary, she worked with various female empowerment ministries, including her own 501c3 female youth nonprofit organization. Vickie has years of management/territory management experience with both for-profit and nonprofit entities.
Join me and Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes as we discuss:
- Discrimination in health care
- Dealing with racist patients
- Setting boundaries
- Spiritual Guidance
- Being open minded
- Intersectionality in religion
- Sensitivity in the health care industry
- Christianity dominating industries
Honorable Mentions
Racism and discrimination in health care: Providers and patients
Racial Discrimination in Healthcare: How Structural Racism Affects Healthcare
Let Freedom Ring, Violence Cease, Peace Be Still, and Justice Prevail
Where can you find Rev. Dr. Vickie L. Hughes?
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This podcast is hosted Lekeshia Angelique. Lekeshia's mission Is to empower not just black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to sit! Lekeshia is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folx. The key to change is knowledge and empathy. Ready to learn more? Contact Lekeshia here!
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Lekeshia wants us all to start a conversation! She invites you to leave a review and a five-star rating wherever you listen to this podcast! Don't forget to tell your friends to listen as well!
Want to learn more about Lekeshia and/or her guests? Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Are you ready to activate your allyship? Join us in the Activation Program now!
Welcome to The Inclusive Business Lab!
The Inclusive Business Lab
06/22/21 • 1 min
This podcast is where you will learn how to start your own journey towards active allyship, tap into the power of inclusion in life and business and you know be a good human. My mission is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make the mistakes that are necessary to create authentic and safe spaces where people can truly belong.
Breaking the Cycle: Healing, Shame & Mental Wellness in the Black Community w/ Carolyn J
The Inclusive Business Lab
02/21/25 • 25 min
So many of us were raised with the unspoken rule: "What happens in this house stays in this house."
But at what cost?
In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Carolyn J—author, mental health advocate, and life coach—to have the conversation too many of us never got to have growing up.
We talk about:
+ How shame & fear keep us silent
+ The connection between faith & mental wellness
+ Why healing is messy—but necessary
Carolyn shares her personal journey, what pushed her to finally break the cycle, and how we can move from managing trauma to true healing.
✨ Your story matters. Your emotions matter. Your healing matters. ✨
Where’s the Village? Redefining Connection, Competition & Collective Healing w/ Classie Watson
The Inclusive Business Lab
02/14/25 • 48 min
We always hear it takes a village—but have we ever really felt that village?
In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Classie Watson—business strategist and intentional life coach—to unpack the reality of connection, competition, and what it truly means to build a safe and supportive community for women.
We talk about:
- Why the ‘village’ has become more concept than reality
- How competition and fear block real collaboration
- What i actually takes to create spaces where women can thrive together
If you’ve ever struggled to find your people—your real village—this conversation is for you.
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Looking for more? Find me here: https://linktr.ee/lekeshiaangeliqueconsulting
Creating Generational Wealth Despite Money Trauma w/ Shannon Kill
The Inclusive Business Lab
01/01/22 • 23 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Personal Finance & World Wealth Coach, Shannon Kill. We discuss how her work started out of being passionate about anti-racism. She loves working with women who have experienced some level of trauma, abuse or poverty or who are part of a minority group and who have created a successful business of some sort in spite of what they've had to go through.
Shannon and I on the same wavelength about creating equity, healing money trauma and creating generational wealth that impacts our families and communities. Shannon points out that black people have been doing the work already, but as a white ally, she sees the importance of continuing to seek out understanding and education.
I would definitely love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Will you leave us a review on iTunes? Thanks!
To learn more about Shannon Kill, go to https://shannonmariekill.com/. You can check out her FB page Shannon Marie Kill | Facebook or FB group First Generation Wealth Builders | Facebook.
Join us over at the DE&I Lounge on Facebook! You can also send me a DM on Instagram @lekeshia_angelique, or find more resources on my website: https://www.lekeshiaangelique.com/resources
Getting Started With DEI Work: A Deeper Dive
The Inclusive Business Lab
01/01/22 • 5 min
So you heard about my 3 super simple steps in episode 1. You may be thinking to yourself, what does that mean for my life? Or my business? No worries, friends. I'm going to break it down for you one by one.
If you missed episode one, go here to listen: 1: My Mission & 3 Simple Steps (buzzsprout.com)
As a reminder, the 3 steps are:
- We have to acknowledge that there’s work to be done.
- Make it important to you. You take action for the things that are important to you.
- It must be modeled in your business! We’ll cultivate leadership here.
Join us over at the DE&I Lounge on Facebook! You can also send me a DM on Instagram @lekeshia_angelique, or find more resources on my website: https://www.lekeshiaangelique.com/resources
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Inclusive Business Lab have?
The Inclusive Business Lab currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does The Inclusive Business Lab cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Inclusive Business Lab?
The episode title 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Emily Williams' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Inclusive Business Lab?
The average episode length on The Inclusive Business Lab is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Inclusive Business Lab released?
Episodes of The Inclusive Business Lab are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of The Inclusive Business Lab?
The first episode of The Inclusive Business Lab was released on Jun 22, 2021.
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