In this podcast, our host, Sequoia Houston, explores the nuanced dynamics of diversity and what true diversity looks like. Enjoy interviews with industry leading experts as they discuss challenges associated with diversity in various forms, why diversity is important and what we can all do to foster a culture that is committed to authentic diversity, equity, inclusion and respect.
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Diversity Be Like…Building Your Own Table
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In this season 2 finale episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston chats with Brett Dismuke, film producer and General Manager of AllBlk & WEtv at AMC Networks. Brett shares stories from his 20+ years of marketing, production, sales and branding while dropping gems about how he was able to build his own table and create his own opportunitie…
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Diversity Be Like…Owning Our Own Media
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In this week’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston chats with three powerhouse guests in media and entertainment, Tammi Mac of The Tammi Mac Late Show, Kelvin Washington of Spectrum News One and Jason Douglas Lewis of the LA Standard Newspaper. The four discuss the differences in community news vs. mainstream media, the power and imp…
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Diversity Be Like...Parenting Children with Special Needs
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In this week’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston chats with Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian, the dynamic duo of the Just Two Dads podcast. The trio discuss the importance of preparing children with special needs for a successful future, what organizations can do to support their teammates raising children with special needs, the …
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Diversity Be Like...the Importance of Stem Programs and Training
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston chats with Dr. Adrienne Madison. Dr. Madison is the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention and Protection team chief at US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory in Fort Rucker, Alabama. In her current role, she oversees the injury biomechanics research and ensures that the helmets that soldier…
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Diversity Be Like...Understanding Medical Hesitancy Among Minorities
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston chats with special guest Donica Beckett, an award-winning strategist, speaker, and founder of Complete Package Publishing and Communications LLC. Ms. Beckett is a seasoned public health professional, researcher, epidemiologist, and educator of all ages who is passionate about building he…
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Diversity Be Like...Therapy for Black Folk
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In this episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Dr. Bernadette P. Smith, licensed therapist and owner of Aspen Counseling & Wellness in Houston, Tx. Sometimes you need Jesus AND therapy - and this conversation touches on how to navigate that experience. Tune in to hear the two explore the mental health stigma in the Black community and what Dr. Smith and…
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Diversity Be Like...Gender Neutrality
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like host Sequoia Houston talks to Rob Smith, founder and CEO of The Phluid Project, a gender-free clothing and apparel brand that also serves as an educational hub for all things in service of the LGBT community. They discuss the importance of gender neutrality and ensuring that people have safe spaces to be their a…
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Diversity Be Like...Blazing Brave Trails
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In this episode, Sequoia Houston talks to guests Jessica and Rae from Brave Trails, a leadership summer camp for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and queer youth. Jessica, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is a co-founder and director of the camp. Rae is a camper who is in the Counselor in Training program. In this insightful conversation, Ra…
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Diversity Be Like...Making Credit Work for You
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In today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Brian Blackmore, the CEO of BK Credit Consultants. Credit can be a tricky thing for anyone to navigate. Adding to that, bias in lending has led many in BIPOC communities to have an adversarial relationship with it. Brian helps demystify the process by sharing battle-tested tips …
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Diversity Be Like…Making Money Work for You
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In today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston speaks to Robin Haynes. Robin is a seasoned professional in the financial industry with over 20 years of experience. She is a business and financial strategist, a speaker, and an author. Robin shares tips and best practices for making money work for you so that you can thrive instead of …
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Diversity Be Like...Access to Capital
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In today’s episode, Sequoia Houston talks to the CEO of Lendistry, Everett Sands. Lendistry, an organization that provides responsible financing for small business owners and unreserved communities, ranks second nationwide in SBA community advantage lending. The discuss small business entrepreneurship, what lenders are looking for and creating a le…
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Diversity Be Like...Fair Housing
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like Sequoia Houston talks to Farrah Wilder- the chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the California Association of Realtors (CAR). They discuss fair housing, the importance of homeownership and how it is a wealth building tool, the impact of bias on underrepresented communities and what CAR is doing to…
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Diversity Be Like...Decolonizing Wealth
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In today’s episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Edgar Villanueva about the wealth gap for BIPOCs, why healing is important to not only underrepresented communities but for us all and the erasure of Native stories, both historical and modern. Edgar is a globally recognized author, activist, and expert on social justice and philanthropy. He is also the …
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Diversity Be Like...A Seat at the Board Table
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In this episode, Sequoia Houston talks to guest Danyahel Norris, intellectual property attorney and board trustee for the Harris County Department of Education. They discuss education from a systemic point of view and also talk about ways we can all participate in helping close the achievement gap and set our children and our communities up for suc…
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Diversity Be Like...Creating Policies, Practices and Procedures
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Senator Cory McCray. Senator McCray was elected to office in 2018 and serves as a member of the Maryland Senate for Maryland's 45th district, located in northeast Baltimore City. He shares important details about his life and the work he is doing to make his community a better p…
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In this intro to Season 2 of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston gives listeners an idea of what to expect from the podcast when the new season launches on February 24, 2022. Episode Highlights: Sequoia thanks listeners and supporters of the podcast Sequoia briefly introduces herself and the podcast to new listeners. In 2017, she started mochas…
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Diversity Be Like...Love, Life and Legacy
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In this season finale episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Paul C. Brunson – A mentor, entrepreneur, TV host, globally recognized matchmaker, and a certified life coach. They discuss the importance of interpersonal relationships and their impact on success, how to prioritize and what marriage looks like past, present and future. We hope you've enjoyed…
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Diversity Be Like...The Model Minority Myth
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In this episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Jay Kim,President and CEO of AAAZA, Inc, a multicultural marketing agency based in Los Angeles, CA. They discuss their joint passion for multicultural marketing and its importance, the origins of the Model Minority Myth and how Black and Asian communities can work together to overcome bias.…
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Diversity Be Like...The Expat Life
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Phil aka The Blerd Explorer, avid traveler and author of The Black Traveler's Guide to Daegu, South Korea. Phil has been an expat since 2016 and shares his experiences being Black abroad.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Not Speaking the Queen's English
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In this episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Doctor Alaina Davis. She is a communication sciences and disorders expert, a medical speech-language pathologist, and a Howard University professor. She is also an alumnus from Sequoia’s dear old alma mater, the University of Houston. #GoCoogsKirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Allies and Advocates
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Amber Cabral. She is a global inclusion strategist, certified coach, and author of an international best-selling book - Author of Allies and Advocates.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...the Elephant in the Room
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Cherena Fox and Keionna Baker, Cofounders of The Elephant in the Room, an organization that specializes in DEI training and helps employers recognize bias in the workplace!
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Diversity Be Like...Overcoming Medical Bias
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In this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Dr. Jessica Isom, a racial health equity champion and clinical psychiatrist at the University of Yale. Dr. Isom uses her position as a black physician to impact change in the healthcare industry and do away with racial biases!Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Mothers in the Workplace
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Dr. Alexandria White, DEI Strategist, about women in the workplace and how companies can be more inclusive of mothers!Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Unconscious Bias
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Stacey A. Gordon, founder and CEO of Rework Work, a company that specializes in helping employers dismantle hiring bias and level up their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Culturally Competent Conversations
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Dr. Aparajita (AJ) Jeedigunta about her experiences as an immigrant to the US, her framework for cultural competence, and how to step into and own your own space as a marginalized person.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...the Achievement Gap
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Jay Veal, the founder of INC Education and Black Tutors of Social Media, about inequities in education, the systems in place that widen the achievement gap for Black and brown students, how he began his career as an educator, and much more.…
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Diversity Be Like...Authentic Representation
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to Tristen Norman of Getty Images about what authentic representation actually means, what it’s like to live at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, and why we should all ask ourselves the tough questions about how we see and stereotype others.…
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Diversity Be Like...the Unwritten Rules
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On today’s episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to writer-producer Kim Williams about being “given a seat at the table,” why she decided to create her own work, and her fight for representation as a Generation X Black woman in Hollywood.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...the first Black female president
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston talks to actress, writer, and producer Nicole J. Butler about her new online series Sister President, what it’s like being a Black woman in Hollywood, and how her career has evolved since she moved to LA in 2015.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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Diversity Be Like...Brown girls doing ballet
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On this episode of Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston speaks to TaKiyah Wallace, the founder of international non-profit Brown Girls Do Ballet, about how the program got started, the work she’s been doing with young dancers for the past 8 years, and her vision for the organization in 2021.Kirjoittanut Sequoia Houston
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In this intro to Diversity Be Like, host Sequoia Houston gives listeners an idea of what to expect from the podcast when it launches on February 4, 2021. Episode Highlights: Sequoia briefly introduces herself and the podcast. In 2017, she started mochastock.com due to a lack of stock photos featuring Black people. She hopes that people will underst…
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