Welcome to the Season 4 Finale!

Today, hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Dr. Shawntal Z. Brown, a seasoned higher education professional and DEI advocate, to discuss the emotional and professional challenges faced by DEI practitioners amid increasing institutional pushback.

Shawntal shares insights from her article, "What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff," where she candidly reflects on her own experience of being laid off due to anti-DEI legislation. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, community support, and resilience during such transitions. The conversation delves into the broader implications of these layoffs on the higher education landscape and the ongoing fight for inclusive excellence.

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In this powerful episode, host Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Amanda Hollowell, Interim Chief of Campaigns at Color of Change—the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. With a career rooted in organizing, advocacy, and bold leadership, Amanda shares how she and her team are pushing campaigns that hold power to account and create lasting change for Black communities.

From her early days with 9to5 Georgia to national impact with When We All Vote, Amanda’s journey reflects the heart of grassroots power meeting policy. We also talk about motherhood, legacy, and what it truly means to lead with purpose in a world that often resists justice.

This conversation will leave you charged up and ready to take action, offering both inspiration and practical insight on how to step into the fight for equity with intention and impact.

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Get ready for an eye-opening, honest, and inspiring conversation with Jane Dunhamn—founder and Director of the National Black Disability Coalition (NBDC) and a trailblazer in Black disability advocacy with over 50 years of experience.

Speaking with hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart, Ms. Dunhamn breaks down the big issues: ableism, the myths we believe about disability, how households respond to disabled family members, and what real inclusion actually looks like. Together, we talk about why disability justice matters, how race and disability intersect, and what all of us can do to better show up for disabled communities.

You won’t want to miss this one!

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Hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are talking lab coats, legacy and breaking all the ceilings with the brilliant Dr. Russell J. Ledet - co-founder and president of The 15 White Coats. In a journey from US Navy Veteran to Security Guard to a trailblazing, triple-boarded physician, Dr. Ledet is rewriting what success looks like in medicine.

In this episode, we talk about disrupting the status quo, why representation in the white coats matters for Black health outcomes, and how he's opening the doors for the next generation of Black excellence in medicine.

You'll leave this convo feeling inspired, empowered and reassured that "they not like us".

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Today's episode is a mini reunion, as hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are joined by Dr. Anica Mulzac.

Creator/Founder of Race (+) Positive, LLC, Dr. Anica also contributed the chapter "Preserving the Mental Health of Black and Brown Professors in Academia" to their 2022 book, "We're Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies".
Dr. Anica is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in human behavior and group dynamics. As the Executive Clinical Director and Provost at Resilience Lab, Dr. Anica spearheads the development and expansion of the Resilience Institute, a learning platform for professional staff. She combines her passion for Race + Diversity with years of clinical training, research, and experience to help leaders and educators dismantle all expressions of racism, prejudice, and bias in their unique spheres of influence.
Join us as we welcome Dr. Anica to the stage.

Website: www.doctoranica.com

Instagram: Dr_Anica

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: @DoctorAnica

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Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen welcome Rochelle Rawls and Girsea Martínez Rosas to the We're Not OK stage, both members of the Baddies in Tech community,

Rochelle Rawls is a highly regarded Diversity Talent Attraction Partner and community-recognized dot connector, and has been recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Recruiting Voices. With an impactful career spanning over five years in recruitment, Rochelle has made significant contributions to diversifying the tech and healthcare industries, with a focus on creating inclusive opportunities for underrepresented communities. Her expertise lies in navigating the complexities of tech recruitment, where she has played a pivotal role in dispelling misconceptions and providing valuable information about career pathways in the sector.
She is accompanied by Girsea Martinez Rosas, who has a decade of experience spanning technology, academia, and progressive advocacy, specializing in leveraging research to craft stories that energize people to change the world. Whether it’s working with educators to develop engaging digital learning tools or partnering with social justice organizations to amplify marginalized voices through technology, she consistently uses her research expertise to bridge gaps and create meaningful connections between organizations and the communities they most value.

Today, hosts ⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart⁠⁠ are joined by Dr. Dwayne L. Buckingham, affectionately known as the Empathy and Resilience (E.R.) Doctor. Author of 24 self-help books and producer of four documentaries, Dr. Buckingham is a board-certified licensed clinical psychotherapist, ICF Professional Certified Coach, retired decorated veteran, CEO of Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC, and director of Buckingham Coaching Academy. His 25 years of clinical experience and 22 years of military training have enabled him to serve individuals from all walks of life and consult with organizations with diverse staff and customers.

Dr. Buckingham has been featured as a mental health expert, entrepreneur, consultant, and certified life and executive coach on NBC, ABC, Fox 2 News, ESSENCE, The CW 11, The Daily Drum, Huffington Post, and numerous other media outlets.

For more information about Dr. Buckingham, please visit www.buckinghamcgroup.com

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Today, hosts ⁠Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart⁠ are joined by Drs. Jenn Wells and Marissiko Wheaton Greer, co-authors of the Black Woman Employee Lifecycle.

Dr. Wells is an accomplished leader in organizational change and diversity, equity, and inclusion, with almost two decades of experience driving transformative initiatives across educational environments. Her work is centered on dismantling systemic barriers and fostering cultures of belonging and equity in organizations. where everyone can thrive. Jenn is passionate about creating sustainable change within organizations, ensuring that DEI is seamlessly integrated into their strategic vision and operations.

Dr. Wheaton-Greer is an award-winning DEI practitioner, educator, and researcher, committed to liberation through a process of abolition, reparations and decolonization. With over 15 years of experience in DEI facilitation, project management, recruitment and retention, Marissiko combines hands-on expertise with a research driven approach. Her research and practice specialize in equity-oriented leadership, identity development and organizational capacity-building.

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Marissiko M. Wheaton-Greer, Ph.D.

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