046 "Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace" with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare

In this episode we discuss:

• What Dr. Janice's new book "Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion" is about and why she decided to write it
• How she first got involved in DEI and anti-racism work
• How oppressive systems impact all of us and what that means for DEI and anti-racism conversations
• Challenges with sustainability of DEI efforts in the workplace

Dr. Janice's bio:

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&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.

Connect with Dr. Janice:

• https://www.drjanicegassam.com/
• Pre-order Dr. Janice's new book Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace
• Available Now THE PINK ELEPHANT or enjoy her as  Podcast Host

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