Inclusion First Podcasting for Authentic Diversity with Faith Clarke

We all know that diversity and inclusion are important, but how do we move beyond just having a diverse guest list to actually creating a space where people feel like they belong? If you're looking to build an authentic and inclusive community around your show, this episode is for you. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we're talking with Faith Clarke about why inclusion should be the first part of your diversity work, and how we as podcasters can avoid tokenism by creating a space for true belonging. This week, episode 232 of Podcasting Unlocked is about inclusion first podcasting for authentic diversity! 

Faith Clarke is an organizational culture and teamwork specialist dedicated to helping business leaders create values-driven, inclusive environments where people belong and can deliver on business and social impact goals.  With a background in computer engineering and doctoral research in teamwork, Faith uses a systematic, high-touch approach to build strong teams, improve operations, maximize productivity, and increase revenue.

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Faith Clarke is sharing the importance of noticing and addressing moralized differences to create inclusive environments. and actionable steps you can take right now to start modeling inclusion and vulnerability in spaces like podcasts. 

Faith and I also chat about the following: 

• Exploring how feminism can increase equity in the world.
• How true inclusion involves building practices that facilitate belonging and address small differences.
• The role of podcasters in creating truely inclusive content.
• The power of individuals holding space and modeling inclusion.

Creating a community that feels like a home for your audience is a powerful way to make an impact. As podcasters, we have an opportunity to lead with empathy and a true desire to connect with people on a human level. What is one small step you can take today to make your podcasting community more inclusive?

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Inclusion First Podcasting for Authentic Diversity with Faith Clarke
• 3:04 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Beyond Tokenism
• 6:33 The Heart of Inclusion: Moralizing Difference
• 9:22 Inclusion in Podcasting and Content Creation
• 16:41 Where to Begin: Personal and Organizational Starting Points
• 27:33 Practical Advice & Closing Thoughts