24KEIRUS Podcast

KEIRUS BY KJE

24KEIRUS Podcast is about living out your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 24/7/365. Kelley Johnson, CEO and Founder of KEIRUS BY KJE, hosts DEI experts, influencers, and game-changers in a monthly series that creates awareness to help you embrace your role in transforming the workplace and community. We are dropping golden nuggets of wisdom during each episode that will strengthen your organizational approach to building caring environments and your individual commitment to appreciating diversity and acting inclusively. Each week you are invited to tune into these powerful conversations! ASK KEIRUS: We love hearing from our listening community. Submit questions or comments to https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/24keiruspodcast.

  1. 11/06/2023

    The Connection Between Diversity and Mental Health

    Our special guest, Britni Cannon, MS, LPC, is the Director of Learning and Development at Symetria Learning, and she is joining us to discuss the connection of diversity, equity, and inclusion to mental health.  In this episode, we look at our identity through the layers of diversity and the importance of connection to others like us. Britni highlights how the lack of recognition of our uniqueness causes stressors that lead to isolation decreasing productivity and engagement.    Guest Bio:  Britni is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Britni graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas with a Master of Science in Counseling and Development. Britni earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Clark-Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. Britni's experiences include non-profit organizations, private practice, domestic violence agencies, public schools, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Currently, Britni works as Director of Learning & Development for Symetria Recovery.  Britni believes building a trusting and comfortable relationship is the first step in the healing journey. Bringing warmth and compassion to each of her clients, she allows individuals to feel safe exploring deep and often challenging issues.  Britni lives in McKinney, TX, with her family. Britni enjoys reading, baking, painting, and walking each and every single aisle at Target, but most of her free time is spent at her sons’ games.    Show Notes:  Counseling  Cigna  PTO  Self-Care  Work Life Balance  As a values-driven workplace culture firm, KEIRUS BY KJE helps organizations advance business outcomes, build strong teams and serve the community be leveraging the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion.  Contact us: https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/ Have questions or comments? ASK KEIRUS: https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/resources Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keirusbykje/

    18 min
  2. 10/01/2023

    Creating Equitable Experiences Through Community Engagement

    Community engagement is an effective vehicle to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion so that cities thrive and their residents flourish with opportunities to improve the quality of life for everyone. In this series, we sit down with our client partner, Latosha Herron-Bruff, Senior Vice President of Inclusion and Community Engagement, with the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce to gain insight on how to marry community and DEI well. The DRC is one of the fastest-growing chambers in the country and was voted the #1 Chamber out of 1600 chambers nationwide in 2022. DEI is one of their priorities, and we have invited Latosha to share their perspective, plans, and expertise with you.  Guest Bio:   With more than 20 years of advocating for marginalized communities, combined with her background in real estate, Herron Bruff brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.   Prior to the DRC, Herron Bruff spent more than 10 years with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, working to improve the quality of life for diverse communities across southern Dallas. She held several positions at Habitat and worked alongside some of the biggest names in nonprofit and social responsibility.    A Dallas native, Herron Bruff holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and an executive certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Cornell. She has served on boards and councils for several organizations including Children’s Health, Desoto Economic Development Corporation, Southern Gateway Deck Park, and The Dallas Entrepreneur Center at Redbird. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the South Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc. Herron Bruff and her husband are the proud parents of two children.   Show Notes:  Latosha Herron-Bruff  Dallas Regional Chamber  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  Dallas Region  Leadership Dallas  As a values-driven workplace culture firm, KEIRUS BY KJE helps organizations advance business outcomes, build strong teams and serve the community be leveraging the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion.  Contact us: https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/ Have questions or comments? ASK KEIRUS: https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/resources Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keirusbykje/

    15 min

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24KEIRUS Podcast is about living out your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 24/7/365. Kelley Johnson, CEO and Founder of KEIRUS BY KJE, hosts DEI experts, influencers, and game-changers in a monthly series that creates awareness to help you embrace your role in transforming the workplace and community. We are dropping golden nuggets of wisdom during each episode that will strengthen your organizational approach to building caring environments and your individual commitment to appreciating diversity and acting inclusively. Each week you are invited to tune into these powerful conversations! ASK KEIRUS: We love hearing from our listening community. Submit questions or comments to https://www.kelleyjohnsonenterprises.com/24keiruspodcast.