Archived Episodes

Dynamics of Class and Classism in Organizations: Digging Deep with co-host dr. becky martinez

I am excited to cohost a series of Shows with dr. becky martinez, Infinity Martinez Consulting, for deep, authentic conversation about…

February 2, 2022

Hosts: Dr. Kathy Obear, dr. becky martinez

Accelerating EDI Efforts in These Times with Special Guest Dr. Kawami Evans

I am excited to welcome Dr. Kawami Evans, Director of Inclusion and Organizational and the Student Affairs Equity and Inclusion Strategist…

September 1, 2021

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Kawami Evans

Critical Strategies to Accelerate EDI in University Colleges and Counseling Centers with Dr. Dakesa Piña

I am excited to welcome Dr. Dakesa Pina, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer in the College of Education, Illinois State University…

August 4, 2021

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Dakesa Piña

A President’s Perspective: Creating Equitable and Inclusive Campuses with Dr. Leigh Goodson

Join me for an engaging, enlightening conversation with Dr. Leigh Goodson, President and CEO of Tulsa Community College where we explore…

May 5, 2021

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Leigh Goodson

Healing Racial Trauma: Insights and Strategies with Dr. Candice Hargons

Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my fabulous guest: Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons Founding Director of the Center for…

February 3, 2021

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

Wisdom and insights for revising hiring and retention practices with an Equity/ Inclusion Lens with Diana Noriega

Are you under increased pressure to revise hiring practices to consistently hire a more racially diverse, culturally competent group of leaders,…

December 2, 2020

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Diana Noriega

Are you under pressure to revise your hiring practices to be more racially diverse? with Guest Diana Noriega

Are you stuck on how to revise your hiring practices to consistently hire a more racially diverse, culturally competent group of…

October 5, 2020

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Diana Noriega

Insights from Senior Diversity Officers: Keeping an Equity & Inclusion Focus in this Pandemic & Beyond Part 3

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during…

May 4, 2020

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Ame Lambert

Insights from Senior Diversity Officers: Keeping an Equity & Inclusion Focus in this Pandemic & Beyond Part 2

In these times of constant upheaval and unpredictable change, how can we keep a focus on equity and inclusion goals during…

April 23, 2020

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige

Is your organization prepared for increased stress, burnout & mental health issues reported by employees with Dr. Kathy Obear

Recent, powerful research highlights the significant increase of employees with mental health issues and deep burnout, especially among Millennials and GenZers.…

November 5, 2019

Host: Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Dr. Kathy Obear

Rethinking the SAT and Other “Standardized” Tests: Dismantling Racism and Classism with Marta Esquilin & Diana Noriega!

Join me for an engaging, challenging conversation with my two fabulous guests: Marta Elena Esquilin, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of…

November 4, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guests: Marta Esquilin, Diana Noriega

Recognizing and Owning Our Privilege: Why is it so hard for so many? A Conversation with Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias!

Join me and Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias, Faculty with the Social Justice Training Institute and Assistant Professor for Higher Education and Student…

October 7, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Alejandro Covarrubias

Preparing Students to Navigate Difficult Situations in the Classroom, a Conversation with Dr. Abby Ferber!

Discussing controversial, difficult topics in the classroom can lead to powerful insights and skill development; yet, too often, these conversations dissolve…

September 9, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Abby Ferber

Encore: A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington ~ Avoid the Potholes & Dead-ends of Organizational Change Efforts!

Do you know how to recognize and side-step the predictable potholes and dead-ends of culture change efforts? Too often, we push…

September 2, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Jamie Washington

Create Inclusive, High-Performing Teams From the Start or What To Do If You Need a Re-start!

It is critical that leaders and managers develop the capacity to create high-performing, inclusive teams. Whether you have a brand new…

August 5, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

A Conversation with Dr. Tanya Williams ~ Stop Burning Out! Reclaim Your Energy and Passion to Create Meaningful Change!

Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the urgent need to create greater inclusion and social justice, yet sometimes stuck in…

June 3, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Tanya Williams

A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington ~ Avoid the Potholes & Dead-ends of Organizational Change Efforts!

Do you know how to recognize and side-step the predictable potholes and dead-ends of culture change efforts? Too often, we push…

May 6, 2019

Host: Dr. Kathy Obear

Guest: Dr. Jamie Washington

Don’t do this on your own! Avoid the Pitfalls and Potholes of Going It Alone!

Too often, individual change agents push ahead on their own to try to create change without developing the critical coalitions, capacities,…

April 8, 2019

Hosts: Dr. Kathy Obear, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Dr. Pat Baccili

What Can I Do? I’m Just 1 Person?

It is easy to feel overwhelmed, like what we do won’t make any difference in our workplace, community organizations. Yet it…

March 6, 2019

Hosts: Dr. Kathy Obear, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Dr. Pat Baccili

What is Transformation & Change and How Can We Do It?

It is critical we first get clear about what we mean by transformation & change and why we are passionate about…

February 18, 2019

Hosts: Dr. Kathy Obear, Dr. Pat Baccili

Guest: Dr. Pat Baccili