In this episode of A Leader Like Me, hosts Advita Patel and Priya Bates sit down with Alexandra McAvoy, a marketing and events professional, business owner, and digital assistant for A Leader Like Me. Alex shares her inspiring journey of resilience—navigating job loss, single parenthood, and entrepreneurship—while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What’s Inside This Episode?
- Alex’s personal journey as a single mother raising a dual-heritage daughter
- The role of inclusive cultures in fostering equity and belonging
- Why internal communications is crucial for shaping workplace inclusion
- The power of representation and instilling confidence in underrepresented voices
- How to challenge biases and ensure diversity and inclusion is more than just a buzzword
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of exposing children to all aspects of their heritage and identity
- How workplaces can create safe spaces for authentic conversations around diversity
- Why inclusive leadership starts with active listening and amplifying unheard voices
- Practical advice on identifying reliable sources in DEI and internal communications
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