ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion — no corporate jargon, no lectures, just real talk and practical tools.
Whether you're exhausted by the work or just getting started — pull up a chair.
Rooted in truth. Driven by facts. Enriched by experience.
Whether you're exhausted by the work or just getting started — pull up a chair.
Rooted in truth. Driven by facts. Enriched by experience.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 12 days
Average audio length:
54 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
15 episodes
since May 11, 2026
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Amelia Ransom and Mitch Shepard share what happened after their breast cancer diagnoses, from surgery choices to accepting care.
Amelia Ransom sits down with returning guest Mitch Shepard for an honest talk about breast cancer, early detection, and surgical realities. Mitch shares how a routine mam…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Only 5% of practicing physicians in the United States are Black. Despite decades of conversation around health equity, that proportion has remained flat. In this episode of DEI AF, host Amelia Ransom is joined by pediatrician, health equity strategist, and keynote speaker Dr. Nwando Anyaoku to expl…
What happens when your job suddenly disappears?
Joshua Williams shares his unexpected journey through job loss and how he found resilience and community in challenging times. From layoffs to creating Corporate Cousin, he discusses strategies to transform personal setbacks into opportunities for gr…
How are small businesses the backbone of ourcommunities?
Amelia Ransom dives into a thought-provokingconversation with Laura Clise and Efrem Fesaha about the often-overlooked significance of small businesses in fostering community and belonging. They explore how small businesses provide not just …
What is the real impact of effective mentoring?
Lisa Fain joins Amelia Ransom to uncover the layers of mentoring, demystifying mentorship versus sponsorship, and revealing strategies to ensure real growth. How can you craft genuine connections and avoid performative mentoring?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
M…
Are executive coaches really for everyone?
Amelia Ransom dives into the world of executive coaching with experts LaVonne Dorsey and LaKita Williams. They explore who benefits from coaching, how to choose the right coach, and the impact of coaching on professional growth—especially for marginalize…
What are we missing about workplace truth, and how do we face it?
In this episode, DEI strategist Tara Jaye Frank joins Amelia Ransom to explore how leaders can genuinely drive change by addressing hidden truths in workplace culture. They discuss the impact of nuanced data, debunk myths around DE…
Ever wonder why experienced workers suddenly become "overqualified" or "not a culture fit"?
Maureen Wiley Clough, host of "It Gets Late Early" podcast and former tech leader, exposes the brutal reality of workplace ageism that starts at 40. From AI washing layoffs to…
Are we under assault or just under attack?
Dr. Cheryl Ingram joins the DEIF podcast for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of DEI work. With over 20 years of experience and two PhDs, Dr. CI challenges conventional thinking about language, allyship, and what it really takes to create…
Ever wonder what women of color really think about white women's approach to DEI?
Behavioral scientist and CEO Mitch Shepard joins Amelia for an unfiltered conversation that will make you squirm, laugh, and ultimately do better. After surveying women of color about what they wish white women unders…
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