<p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What Dr. Janice&#39;s new book &quot;Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion&quot; is about and why she decided to write it</li> <li>How she first got involved in DEI and anti-racism work</li> <li>How oppressive systems impact all of us and what that means for DEI and anti-racism conversations</li> <li>Challenges with sustainability of DEI efforts in the workplace</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Dr. Janice&#39;s bio:</strong></p> <p>Janice Z. Gassam Asare, Ph.D. is the founder of BWG Business Solutions, an award-winning DEI consultancy designed to help organizations create cultures built on racial equity. Dr. Janice has had the opportunity to collaborate with Google, Amazon, Yale University, Nordstrom, H&amp;M, and Paypal/Venmo among many others. She is the author of two best-selling books, Dirty Diversity and The Pink Elephant. She is a senior contributing writer for Forbes having authored over 350 articles. In 2022, Dr. Janice was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Racial Equity. Dr. Janice is a Ph.D.-trained Industrial Organizational Psychologist and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in business. She is a TEDx speaker and the host of the Dirty Diversity podcast where she discusses all things diversity, equity, inclusion.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Connect with Dr. Janice: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.drjanicegassam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.drjanicegassam.com/</a></li> <li>Pre-order Dr. Janice&#39;s new book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735573/decentering-whiteness-in-the-workplace-by-janice-gassam-asare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace</a></li> <li>Available Now <a href="https://www.drjanicegassam.com/shop-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">THE PINK ELEPHANT</a> or enjoy her as  <a href="https://www.drjanicegassam.com/podcast-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podcast Host</a></li> <p><br></p> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Rorri:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Connect on Linked In:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorri-geller-mohamed-lcsw-75004076/">⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorri-geller-mohamed-lcsw-75004076/⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Join the email list: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/b02360d4b5a6/sul4h5by2y">⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/b02360d4b5a6/sul4h5by2y⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li>Interested in DEI leadership development or DEI support for your organization? Send an email to [email protected]</li> </ul>