Visibility Ultd.

Leslie Short

Visibility Ultd. with Leslie Short Conversations about leadership, workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, business, and the people challenging organizations and communities to think differently.

  1. 6d ago

    This is How I Love Her

    Leslie Short, host of the Visibility Podcast and founder of The Cavu Group, interviews Traci Saulsberry. Traci explained how her identity became closely tied to her corporate role and described her book "This Is How You Love Her" as addressing the identity crisis she experienced after leaving that position.

  2. Jul 22

    Community Bookmobile riding through your town

    Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. Interviews Nevaeh Robinson of Treehouse Books, a nonprofit giving library and literacy hub in North Philadelphia. Nevaeh Robinson explained that she serves as the community outreach and book distributor, managing a bookmobile that visits requested locations throughout Philadelphia focusing on the youth in the city.

  3. Jun 10

    Stitching your inner soul and your outer appearance

    Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group speaks with Dani Feher, owner of Pransome Community. Dani wants to empower people who may face assumptions and biases based on their appearance by providing them with confidence and support. They/Them emphasized the importance of social impact, noting how people's behavior and interactions can significantly affect others, particularly the young, old, and disenfranchised.

  4. May 13

    To be Black, Male and a Ballet dancer- Amar Smalls

    Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group interviews ballet dancer Amar Smalls as he shares about his experiences with stereotypes and discrimination in ballet companies. They discussed how traditional ballet companies remain resistant to change, with limited opportunities for Black dancers beyond Alvin Ailey and Dance Theater Harlem, and how dancers often face pressure to maintain traditional styles while being penalized for speaking truthfully about their experiences. The conversation also covered how dance companies could better market their dancers as personalities rather than just performers, similar to how other entertainment industries promote their talent, and Amar's own business venture called Smalls Dance, which he created with his sister to provide opportunities for young dancers in Brooklyn. Ballet is a business!

  5. Apr 22

    Doctor by day and Candle Maker by Night

    Leslie Short of The Cavu Group interviews Dr. Alexis Davis New Social Impact Podcast: Dr. Alexis Davis. Doctor by day, candle maker by night. Black Joy Soy. As a resident, she realized that if her mind and body were not at peace, she couldn't bring it to others. She started Black Joy Soy. Now she has Black Joy Fund, which allocates 5% of proceeds to support Black nonprofits focused on mental health and wellness for the African American community.

  6. Mar 18

    Is Prison Reform for real?

    Leslie Short interviews Mimi Coffie from The Social Justice Network about her advocacy regarding prison reform. Mimi shares her personal experience through the legal system. The disparities in education between male and female prisoners and navigating the reentry process.

  7. Feb 11

    Shaping Healthcare through Person-Centered Care

    Host and owner of The Cavu Group, Leslie Short, interviews Cynthia Overton, PHD. Cynthia Overton, PhD, is an author, speaker, and advocate for person-centered care. Her perspective is shaped by her experience after a rare spinal cord injury led to seven weeks in three hospitals, where she sought high-quality care, negotiated with insurance companies, relearned to walk, and transitioned into life with a disability. That journey inspired her book, Clear Cane Chronicles: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Person-Centered Care, and ongoing work to develop a digital companion to support people navigating care beyond the clinic. Discussion:1. What is Person-Centered care?2. Health Insurance vs. Care3. What's Missing in our health system4. Being your best advocate5. Building your health care team6. Accessibility has different meanings for: Patient, Hospital, Insurance, Dr.'s, and society...

  8. Jan 21

    Rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion

    Leslie Short interviews Jenni Lee, focusing on how to rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion. . JenniLee is a fashion stylist with over 2 decades of experience specializing in editorial, brand, and celebrity styling. She's worked with icons like Lauryn Hill, Scarlett Johansson, and Greta Gerwig, and her work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and TIME. She's collaborated with major brands including Bloomingdale's, Diesel, and Heineken, bringing her cinematic vision to television, advertising, and print media. Discussion: 1. The challenges of adapting personal style and identity after career transitions.2. Emphasizing the importance of storytelling and audience awareness in styling choices. 3. Explored strategies for reinventing one's wardrobe using existing clothes, including mixing and matching, adding accessories, and considering the context and audience for different occasions. 4. Sustainable fashion and style, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and comfort over trends.5. Sustainable and affordable fashion options, emphasizing the benefits of shopping at consignment stores and online platforms

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Visibility Ultd. with Leslie Short Conversations about leadership, workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, business, and the people challenging organizations and communities to think differently.

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  • Creator
    Leslie Short
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leslie Short
  • Show Website
    Visibility Ultd.