We are closing the first season of the Inclusive HEROES Podcast with a powerhouse of an episode. Living Beyond Limits with Dr. Shirley Davis.

Dr. Shirley Davis is a sought-after global workforce expert, and is president and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises, a strategic development solutions firm that specializes in human resources strategy; talent management; leadership effectiveness; culture transformation; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Davis has over twenty years of experience in a variety of senior executive leadership roles in Fortune 100 & 50 corporations and in her last role, served as vice president of global diversity and inclusion and workforce strategies for the world’s largest human resources association, the Society for Human Resource Management. Her work has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show, USA Today, NPR, CBS News, Fox News, CNN.com, ABC News, Fast Company, HR Magazine, and many others. As a result of her contributions and expertise in the HR and DEI fields,

she was inducted into Inclusion Magazine’s Hall of Fame for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in November 2022. Additionally, she was nominated for Forbes 2021 Women 50 Over 50 list.

She has worked in more than 30 countries on 5 continents and delivers more than 100 speeches a year to a wide range of industries, sectors, and sizes, including Fortune 10s-500s corporations, large membership associations and non-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local government agencies. She continues to consult, coach, and train leaders at all levels, including corporate boards of directors. She served on the Board of Directors and the Foundation Board for the National Speakers Association (2017-2021) and held the title of Treasurer on their Executive Committee, was a member of the CEO Selection Committee and the New Board Member Selection Committee and led the first-ever NSA DEI Task Force. She also served on the Washington DC Chapter and Central Florida Chapter Boards and is a member of the Global Speakers Federation. In 2021, she was named to the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She earned a Bachelor’s in Pre-Law, a Master’s in Adult Education; a second Master’s in Human Resource Management, and a Ph.D. in Business and Organizational Leadership.

Dr. Shirley Davis is the author of two recently released best-selling books Living Beyond “What If?” Release the Limits and Realize Your Dreams” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, August 10, 2021 #7 Best Seller by Hudson Booksellers) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Dummies (John Wiley & Sons Publishers, January 12, 2022 released #1 on Amazon). She’s also the author of the books Reinvent Yourself: Strategies for Achieving Success in Every Area of Your Life and The Seat: How to Get Invited to the Table When You're Over-Performing but Undervalued. Additionally, she is a popular author for five LinkedIn Learning courses on Leadership and DEI and was inducted into Inclusion Magazine’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hall of Fame in 2021.

She is a former Miss District of Columbia National Teenager, Mrs. Oklahoma-America, Ms. Richmond Virginia, Ms. Virginia, and in 2000 she won the national title of Ms. American United States. But among her many accomplishments and titles, the one she holds dearest is “mom” to her daughter, Gabrielle Victoria. 

LI profile: linkedin.com/in/drshirleydavis

LinkedIn Learning courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=dr.%20Shirley%20davis

DEI for Dummies book: https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Dummies-Business/dp/1119824753/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AK4LB9T5V9P9&keywords=dei+for+dummies&qid=1652232085&sprefix=dei+for+%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1

DEI Certificate of Mastery:  https://drshirleydavis.com/store/#!/Virtual-Certificate-of-Mastery-for-D-E-&-I-Leaders/p/135397106/category=37192024

SPECIAL EDITION: #AAPIHERITAGEMONTH - WHY DOES IT MATTER?  

In this Inclusive HEROES podcast episode we talked about going deep* 

How do you authentically celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month? 

Go beyond FOOD & MUSIC (Insert Dancing Emoji).

How can you dismantle institutionalized bias? 

Hold your leaders accountable and DARE to ask if they are perpetuating or dismantling. 

How do you sustain your passion in DEI work without burning out?

Cultivate Resilience and Renewal through a personal practice we discuss in the podcast. 

Sonia Aranza is a 25 year veteran in the field of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Her clients include giants such as Boeing, the CIA, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and many more.  She is on the Faculty of Howard University’s Executive Diversity Program.  Sonia was honored “Outstanding Woman of the Year” by the National Association of Professional Asian American Women and honored “100 Most Influential Filipina-Americans in the United States.  It’s so relevant that we have Sonia as our guest as we celebrate ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!  Sonia! Welcome to the Inclusive Heroes Podcast

Connect with our Guest: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniaaranza/ 

http://www.soniaaranza.com/ 

We can’t afford forgettable moments - not anymore. 

Creating intentional moments of renewal, and reinvigoration are more important now than ever, as talent is facing #burnout at record levels. 

We only have 3 episodes left on the first season of the Inclusive HEROES Podcast. So the final countdown has officially started. 

You can’t miss the episode Creating Memorable Moments with Jennifer Vasquez. VP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Golden State Warriors. 

I met Jennifer Vazques when both of us were featured as Top 15 Champions of Diversity by Global Diversity Magazine. Then we both participated at the IPMI Corporate Wellness Institute. 

Jennifer has been named as one of LinkedIn’s Top Women Creators, and early this year she became the first-ever Golden State Warriors Vice President Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion. In addition, Jennifer also led Amgen’s Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts. 

I am thrilled to launch the Inclusive HEROES Episode - Creating Memorable Moments. 

This was an authentic and vulnerable conversation - we talked about: 

• The importance of creating moments (experiences) for our employees, customers and overall community
• Moments of truth: Being a leader in the DEIB space is tough - DEIB isn't rocket science, it's harder. What are we NOT saying about being a DEIB leader? 
• Moments of Courage: Last November Jennifer wrote an article for Hispanic Executive about the stigma around mental health. Should people of color stay silent and face mental health challenges without support because of the stigma, or should they speak out on the support they so badly need?
• Moments of Insight: As DEIB practitioners we face successes and wins, but more often than not we face moments of "we are NOT doing enough," what insights have you gained from moments that feel like you are a failure, not doing enough, not having the impact you want to have?
• DEIB Moments: What are some of the new DEIB initiatives you are leading? Moments of inspiration: What quote inspires you to keep moving forward? 

NextGen Collective: The Silent Dilemma

https://hispanicexecutive.com/nextgen-collective-the-silent-dilemma/  

Connect with Jennifer: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennvasquez/