--- title: UpliftED Conversations | A DEI Podcast (7) description: Uplifting Impact Podcast (7) --- # Podcast ## Fostering dynamic conversations around the intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Leadership. Directing our conversations are Uplifting Impact’s Chief Change Agent, Deanna Singh, and Chief Information Officer, Justin Ponder. Our hosts are highly respected thought leaders, educators, and consultants specializing in DEI and are known for their ability to teach difficult lessons with tact and kindness that inspire change and innovation within organizations. [ Listen On Youtube! ](https://www.youtube.com/@upliftingimpact794) ![img@2x-Apr-18-2023-04-20-03-4078-PM](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/img@2x-Apr-18-2023-04-20-03-4078-PM.png "img@2x-Apr-18-2023-04-20-03-4078-PM") ### [How To Be A Responsible DEI Leader](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/how-to-be-a-responsible-dei-leader) Sep 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM Sharon Harvey Davis is the VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Ameren. In her role, she is responsible for leading all DEI strategic efforts, including diversity training, employee resource groups, diversity communications, and the executive diversity council. Under Sharon's leadership, Ameren has been ranked as one of the nation's top utilities by DiversityInc for 12 consecutive years. Throughout her 19 years of experience with Ameren, Sharon has seen many changes within the diversity space. She shares some of the developments and progressions that have taken place, both within Ameren and with diversity work overall. We discuss some challenges she has faced, and some of the coming trends for DEI work as well. To connect with Sharon, you can find her on Linked In: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-harvey-davis-76234a5](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-harvey-davis-76234a5) ### [DEI Is Not “One Size Fits All” w/ Girish Ganesan](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/dei-is-not-one-size-fits-all) Aug 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM Excited to share a recent conversation with Girish Ganesan, a strategic leader and innovative thinker with a passion for improving organizational performance. In his current role as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at TD Bank Group, he is responsible for overseeing development, implementation of diversity and inclusion tactics, strategies, and programs for the customers, colleagues, and communities they serve. ### [Approaching DEI: Creating Inclusive Space and Fostering Belonging](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/starting-from-scratch-how-to-start-the-conversation-around-dei) Aug 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM Sabrina Griffith is a consultant, trainer, and strategist who works to encourage inclusion and belonging in corporations, businesses, and organizations, as they strive to create equitable practices. She uses her experience over the last 15 years as a DEI practitioner to develop and facilitate engaging and comprehensive sessions on DEI topics, including gender sexuality, LGBTQ+ allyship, bias, race, colorism, and classism to name a few. In our conversation, we discuss how she got started in DEI work, what it’s like to start from scratch with people who are new to these conversations, and ways organizations can approach talent acquisition with intention for creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces. To learn more about and connect with Sabrina, find her on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinangriffith), or on her website, [https://www.griffithconsultingservices.com/](https://www.griffithconsultingservices.com/) ### [Innovation through Inclusion: Trends in DEI with Justin Ponder](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/justin-ponder-innovation-through-inclusion-trends-in-the-dei-space) Jul 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM Welcome to season 2 of our Uplifting Impact! We have some exciting changes heading your way this season, and one of those is that we have added Justin Ponder as our co-host. Justin is the Chief Information Officer of Uplifting Impact, as well as an educator in the area of ethnic studies. In this episode, we talk about some of the updates and changes we’re making to the podcast, we introduce Justin and the work he has done, and he talks about some of the trends he is seeing in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. ### [The Power of Diversity and Active Listening in the Workplace](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/diversity-and-listening-the-new-standard-for-an-inclusive-workspace) May 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM Lori Costew is the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of People Strategy at Ford Motor Company. In her role, she oversees corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion and all of the efforts within the company to cultivate a sense of belonging and to advance the company’s mission and business objectives, and ensures that Ford strategy supports all of the corporate goals and the transformation efforts within the organization. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of DEI for such a large enterprise and some of the strategies Lori has used, particularly in the area of leadership and listening. To connect with Lori and learn more, you can find her on LinkedIn. [![Apple Podcasts](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/icon@2x.png) APPLE PODCAST ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uplifting-impact/id1510963443) [![Spotify](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/spotify@2x.png) SPOTIFY ](https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZowSaPE9cFTlOxCW6eFrH)[![YouTube Podcasts](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/Podcasts/Podcast%20Page%20Assets/youtube-podcast-icon-b%26w-small.png) YOUTUBE ](https://www.youtube.com/@upliftingimpact794/podcasts) > Sep 09 2021 [How To Be A Responsible DEI Leader](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/how-to-be-a-responsible-dei-leader) [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/how-to-be-a-responsible-dei-leader) by Justin Ponder Sharon Harvey Davis is the VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Ameren. In her role, she is responsible for leading all DEI strategic efforts, including diversity training, employee resource groups, diversity... - Sep 09 2021 [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/how-to-be-a-responsible-dei-leader) [How To Be A Responsible DEI Leader](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/how-to-be-a-responsible-dei-leader) by Justin Ponder Sharon Harvey Davis is the VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Ameren. In her role, she is responsible for leading all DEI strategic efforts, including diversity training, employee resource groups, diversity... - Aug 26 2021 [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/dei-is-not-one-size-fits-all) [DEI Is Not “One Size Fits All” w/ Girish Ganesan](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/dei-is-not-one-size-fits-all) by Justin Ponder Excited to share a recent conversation with Girish Ganesan, a strategic leader and innovative thinker with a passion for improving organizational performance. In his current role as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at TD Bank Group, he is... - Aug 12 2021 [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/starting-from-scratch-how-to-start-the-conversation-around-dei) [Approaching DEI: Creating Inclusive Space and Fostering Belonging](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/starting-from-scratch-how-to-start-the-conversation-around-dei) by Justin Ponder Sabrina Griffith is a consultant, trainer, and strategist who works to encourage inclusion and belonging in corporations, businesses, and organizations, as they strive to create equitable practices. She uses her experience over the last 15 years as a DEI... - Jul 22 2021 [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/justin-ponder-innovation-through-inclusion-trends-in-the-dei-space) [Innovation through Inclusion: Trends in DEI with Justin Ponder](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/justin-ponder-innovation-through-inclusion-trends-in-the-dei-space) by Deanna Singh Welcome to season 2 of our Uplifting Impact! We have some exciting changes heading your way this season, and one of those is that we have added Justin Ponder as our co-host. Justin is the Chief Information Officer of Uplifting Impact, as well as an... - May 06 2021 [►](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/diversity-and-listening-the-new-standard-for-an-inclusive-workspace) [The Power of Diversity and Active Listening in the Workplace](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/podcast/uplifting-impact/diversity-and-listening-the-new-standard-for-an-inclusive-workspace) by Deanna Singh Lori Costew is the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of People Strategy at Ford Motor Company. In her role, she oversees corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion and all of the efforts within the company to cultivate a sense of belonging and to... ![img podcast@2x](https://www.upliftingimpact.com/hubfs/img%20podcast@2x.png "img podcast@2x") Our purpose is to provide actionalable insights and wisdom from a diverse group of leaders, executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, and DEI change-makers in the workplace. We’ve been fortunate to host industry luminaries from organizations like Hewlett Packard (HP), Ford, Kohl’s, and many others who have generously shared their expertise on DEI topics. Our ultimate achievement is when our listeners feel inspired and empowered with ideas to enhance their DEI leadership and life skills. We believe that even if we can move one person to advocate for DEI in their surroundings , it’s a triumph for the cause. ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3856324&fmt=gif)