Episode 16: Interview with Carilyn Riley, DEI expert

Human Rights in America-A Revolutionary Mindset

In this podcast episode titled 'Human Rights in America- A Revolutionary Mindset,' host Sue Young engages with her cousin and DEI expert Carilyn Riley to explore the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Carilyn shares her extensive experience working with various organizations and stresses that DEI is more about creating a culture of inclusion than meeting specific quotas. They discuss the misconceptions about DEI, clarifying that it goes beyond affirmative action and race, and aims to bring everyone to an equal playing field irrespective of their background. Carilyn explains how DEI fosters unity and fairness in workplaces, advocating for an inclusive culture where everyone, including individuals from diverse racial, gender, and other identities, can participate equally. They also touch on unconscious bias and the role of ethical training in promoting a more inclusive environment. The episode concludes with a call to view DEI as a lifestyle and a poem by Emily Dickinson about hope.