Khalilah Lyons's guest appearances

Khalilah Lyons

The Shameless Mom Academy

Freeman Means Business' Wonder Women in Business Podcast

The Empathy Edge

Maria Ross

Michelle Tillis Lederman

Sara Dean

Melissa Jones

Karen Cornwell

Mridu Parikh

Karen Catlin

Stephanie Dalfonzo

Terri Givens

Sheila Murphy

Renee Metty

Charmaine Ironside

Dana Skoglund

Jessica Sinarski

Stephanie Lambert

OwlTail

If you don’t think diversity, equity and inclusion are hard, then you haven’t been paying attention. Of course it’s hard! Most things worth doing to make our world a better place are hard! It requires us to examine biases, rethink old assumptions, and take the time to empathize and see other points of view. And it’s totally worth it, not just to society as a whole, but to your organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent and make smart decisions. Today, I have the honor of talking with the energetic and determined Khlaliah Lyons about DEI done right - and where it can go horribly wrong if you’re not careful. We talk about DEI and why it needs to be a mindset, not a project. We discuss why we need to consider impact more than intention - and where well-intentioned allies can do better. And finally, we discuss the importance of talking about diversity with our kids early and often - and why doing so helps normalize and celebrate difference.  Key Takeaways:There is more to DEI than just having a diverse team and marking it off your annual checklist.Leaders need to understand how understanding different identities can connect us and drive engagement and drive performance.DEI is a wicked problem, not a tame problem. There is no beginning and end with everyone coming to the same perspective, like a finance or engineering problem. It can be ambiguous, with no beginning and end, no right or wrong - simply a focus on getting better.As a well-meaning ally, your intention matters less than your impact. It's also really important to take in that privilege piece, and be okay with it if it's uncomfortable in this work. "You can have diversity, but absolutely no inclusion or equity. I want leaders to understand how understanding different identities can connect us and drive engagement and performance." —  Khalilah Lyons About Khalilah Lyons:Khalilah Lyons, DEI Leader &amp; Co-Founder, Candidly ConnectingKhalilah Lyons, DEI leader and co-founder of Candidly Connecting, a storytelling and community platform dedicated to igniting bold, candid and essential conversations about diversity, equity and belonging between children and their parents. With decades of experience in the corporate world, she has devoted herself to the advocacy of the underrepresented and to elevating the untapped talent in women. Before stepping off the corporate track, Khalilah led DEI initiatives at Discover Financial Services including educational strategy and an impactful leadership task force across the organization. She continues her work through consultancy and now partners with a handful of organizations that are early in their journey to building DEI excellence. Led by an appreciation for the rhythms of cultures and people, and the necessity to respect those rhythms, her work as a keynote speaker, mentor, advisory council member, thought leader and volunteer have provided powerful platforms to share actionable insights and to empower the brilliance of others.Khalilah's mission is to curate the beautifully messy stories that shift perspective, create empathy and ignite change by sharing the nuanced experiences of people we wouldn’t normally connect with. Connect with Khalilah Lyons:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahlyons/Candidly Connecting Podcast: https://www.candidlyconnecting.com/ Don’t forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria’s brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

If you don’t think diversity, equity and inclusion are hard, then you haven’t been paying attention. Of course it’s hard! Most things worth doing to make our world a better place are hard! It requires us to examine biases, rethink old assumptions, and take the time to empathize and see other points of view. And it’s totally worth it, not just to society as a whole, but to your organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent and make smart decisions. Today, I have the honor of talking with the energetic and determined Khlaliah Lyons about DEI done right - and where it can go horribly wrong if you’re not careful. We talk about DEI and why it needs to be a mindset, not a project. We discuss why we need to consider impact more than intention - and where well-intentioned allies can do better. And finally, we discuss the importance of talking about diversity with our kids early and often - and why doing so helps normalize and celebrate difference.  Key Takeaways:<ul><li>There is more to DEI than just having a diverse team and marking it off your annual checklist.</li><li>Leaders need to understand how understanding different identities can connect us and drive engagement and drive performance.</li><li>DEI is a wicked problem, not a tame problem. There is no beginning and end with everyone coming to the same perspective, like a finance or engineering problem. It can be ambiguous, with no beginning and end, no right or wrong - simply a focus on getting better.</li><li>As a well-meaning ally, your intention matters less than your impact. It's also really important to take in that privilege piece, and be okay with it if it's uncomfortable in this work.</li></ul> "You can have diversity, but absolutely no inclusion or equity. I want leaders to understand how understanding different identities can connect us and drive engagement and performance." —  Khalilah Lyons About Khalilah Lyons:Khalilah Lyons, DEI Leader &amp; Co-Founder, Candidly ConnectingKhalilah Lyons, DEI leader and co-founder of Candidly Connecting, a storytelling and community platform dedicated to igniting bold, candid and essential conversations about diversity, equity and belonging between children and their parents. With decades of experience in the corporate world, she has devoted herself to the advocacy of the underrepresented and to elevating the untapped talent in women. Before stepping off the corporate track, Khalilah led DEI initiatives at Discover Financial Services including educational strategy and an impactful leadership task force across the organization. She continues her work through consultancy and now partners with a handful of organizations that are early in their journey to building DEI excellence. Led by an appreciation for the rhythms of cultures and people, and the necessity to respect those rhythms, her work as a keynote speaker, mentor, advisory council member, thought leader and volunteer have provided powerful platforms to share actionable insights and to empower the brilliance of others.Khalilah's mission is to curate the beautifully messy stories that shift perspective, create empathy and ignite change by sharing the nuanced experiences of people we wouldn’t normally connect with. Connect with Khalilah Lyons:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahlyons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahlyons/</a>Candidly Connecting Podcast: <a href="https://www.candidlyconnecting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.candidlyconnecting.com/</a> Don’t forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: <a href="http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy</a> Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: <a href="http://www.theempathyedge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheEmpathyEdge.com</a>Learn more about Maria’s brand strategy work and books: <a href="https://www.red-slice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-Slice.com</a>Hire Maria to speak at your next event: <a href="https://red-slice.com/speaker-maria-ross/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-Ross</a>Take my LinkedIn Learning Course! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-with-empathy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading with Empathy</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariajross/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maria Ross</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redslicemaria/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@redslicemaria</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/redslice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@redslice</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/redslice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Slice</a>

Khalilah Lyons: DEI Done Right for Leaders - and Our Kids

Khalilah Lyons is the founder of Answer the Moment, LLC, as well as a keynote speaker, mentor, advisory council member, thought leader. She is also a diversity, equity and inclusion leader devoted to the advocacy of the underrepresented and untapped talent in others. Through her practical approach, she integrates passion and purpose to disrupt narratives and create cultures of inclusion where people can connect as humans, live human excellence.Khalilah is also the managing director and co-founder of Candidly Connecting, where she ignites bold and essential conversations with children and their parents. Through this online platform and upcoming podcast, parents are equipped with tools, resources, and role models to begin having real dialogue and understand the diverse resilience that enables communities to thrive. With digestible coaching and a dynamic, online community, parents and children can create diversity and inclusion naturally in their daily lives through the power of storytelling.Listen in to hear Khalilah share: How hard experiences in 2019 fertilized her current foundation The importance of “believe, breathe, be” as we navigate hard times and non-linear growth and healing What inspired her to start having candid conversations around talking to kids about diversity and inclusion the same way we talk about eating healthy and other given conversations we have with our kids How Candidly Connecting is creating the space for ongoing integration of stories of diversity How to interpret stories with our heads, hearts, hands The opportunity we have as parents to leave a legacy of changing communities How to redefine privilege in order to leverage your power for change The importance of acknowledging your lived experiences as achievements Links Mentioned: Candidly Connecting Khalilah on LInkedIn Khalilah on Instagram Linkedin: Veronica Appleton Veronica Appleton Thank you to our sponsors:  MamaZen: Go to your app store or Google Play and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE: shameless for a FREE TRIAL so you can try MamaZen for yourself.  Thrive: Start thriving and help women in need today by going to ThriveCausemetics.com/shameless for 15% off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Khalilah Lyons is the founder of Answer the Moment, LLC, as well as a keynote speaker, mentor, advisory council member, thought leader. She is also a diversity, equity and inclusion leader devoted to the advocacy of the underrepresented and untapped talent in others. Through her practical approach, she integrates passion and purpose to disrupt narratives and create cultures of inclusion where people can connect as humans, live human excellence.Khalilah is also the managing director and co-founder of Candidly Connecting, where she ignites bold and essential conversations with children and their parents. Through this online platform and upcoming podcast, parents are equipped with tools, resources, and role models to begin having real dialogue and understand the diverse resilience that enables communities to thrive. With digestible coaching and a dynamic, online community, parents and children can create diversity and inclusion naturally in their daily lives through the power of storytelling.Listen in to hear Khalilah share:<ul> <li>How hard experiences in 2019 fertilized her current foundation</li> <li>The importance of “believe, breathe, be” as we navigate hard times and non-linear growth and healing</li> <li>What inspired her to start having candid conversations around talking to kids about diversity and inclusion the same way we talk about eating healthy and other given conversations we have with our kids</li> <li>How Candidly Connecting is creating the space for ongoing integration of stories of diversity</li> <li>How to interpret stories with our heads, hearts, hands</li> <li>The opportunity we have as parents to leave a legacy of changing communities</li> <li>How to redefine privilege in order to leverage your power for change</li> <li>The importance of acknowledging your lived experiences as achievements</li> </ul>Links Mentioned:<ul> <li><a href="http://candidlyconnecting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candidly Connecting</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahlyons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khalilah on LInkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamkhalilahlyons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khalilah on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicaappleton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin: Veronica Appleton</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.veronicaappleton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronica Appleton</a></li> </ul>Thank you to our sponsors:<ul> <li> MamaZen: Go to your app store or Google Play and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE: shameless for a FREE TRIAL so you can try MamaZen for yourself.</li> <li> Thrive: Start thriving and help women in need today by going to <a href="http://thrivecausemetics.com/shameless" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThriveCausemetics.com/shameless</a> for 15% off your first purchase!</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

587: Khalilah Lyons: Candidly Connecting Through Courageous Conversations

Wonder

Khalilah Lyons is a results-driven career strategist devoted to moving the work of underrepresented and untapped talent forward and making substantial contributions to the global community. Her HR experience ranges from Fortune 500 corporations and manufacturers to digital start-ups. She has successfully developed and executed initiatives around diversity &amp; inclusion, strategic planning and workforce management, affording workable solutions that resonate throughout the organization. Her expertise is rooted in pinpointing and unveiling a person’s creative potential. Khalilah creates cultures of belonging, encouraging colleagues to be their best selves. Her approachable and practical workstyle facilitates meaningful connection with colleagues across levels and industries. As the head of Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Conagra Brands, Khalilah Lyons is building a culture that values, inspires and connects all employees. She believes the foundation of a great corporation begins with a culture of authentic, bold, connected individuals. She empowers and inspires people to do their best work. Khalilah understands the importance of leveraging all the experience individuals bring to the table; experience based on race, disability, gender identity, ways of working, communication style, parental status and other factors impacting an individual’s unique journey.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeman-means-business/support

Khalilah Lyons is a results-driven career strategist devoted to moving the work of underrepresented and untapped talent forward and making substantial contributions to the global community. Her HR experience ranges from Fortune 500 corporations and manufacturers to digital start-ups. She has successfully developed and executed initiatives around diversity &amp; inclusion, strategic planning and workforce management, affording workable solutions that resonate throughout the organization. Her expertise is rooted in pinpointing and unveiling a person’s creative potential. Khalilah creates cultures of belonging, encouraging colleagues to be their best selves. Her approachable and practical workstyle facilitates meaningful connection with colleagues across levels and industries. As the head of Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Conagra Brands, Khalilah Lyons is building a culture that values, inspires and connects all employees. She believes the foundation of a great corporation begins with a culture of authentic, bold, connected individuals. She empowers and inspires people to do their best work. Khalilah understands the importance of leveraging all the experience individuals bring to the table; experience based on race, disability, gender identity, ways of working, communication style, parental status and other factors impacting an individual’s unique journey.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeman-means-business/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeman-means-business/support</a>

Wonder Woman in Business, Khalilah Lyons