On the Edge!

On the Edge!

Real Conversations about Diversity in Life and in the Workplace. Plus how to care about employees you work so hard to hire & train. One conversation at at time. #Diversity #DEIB #DEI #Belonging #HR #Hiring #Recruiting #EmployerBranding #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeRetention

Episodes

S4 E7: Guest: Torin Ellis "The Ongoing Impact of Juneteenth"

June 19, 2024 • 37 mins
Torin Ellis has been a powerful DEI voice in HR and Recruiting - tune in for a pointed conversation about the continuing need for DEI and the impact of "Remembering." Torin Ellis is a dedicated practitioner in the realm of diversity and inclusion. With a keen eye for the heart of issues, he leverages business acumen, deep industry insights, and principles of leadership to remedy structural and systemic challenges that threaten c...
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S4 E6 Guest: Bennet Sung, Facts and Impacts of Pride

June 5, 2024 • 54 mins
Bennett Sung comes back to the edge to talk to Rayanne on the first Day of Pride 2024
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S2 E6 Guest: Kevin Jackson, June Nineteenth Museum

May 29, 2024 • 57 mins
Kevin Jackson talks about the June Nineteenth Museum
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S1 E10 Guests: Meg Murphy and Anna Peters

April 24, 2024 • 62 mins
Guests Meg Murphy and Anna Peters chat with Bennett and Rayanne about the job application process. recorded October 14, 2022
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S2 E11 Guest: Steven Rothberg "College Recruiter"

April 24, 2024 • 60 mins
Steven Rothberg joined Bennett Sung and Rayanne Thorn Krueger in this conversation about Early Career Hiring, High Volume Hiring, and College Recruiting. "Every student and recent grad deserves a good career." Recorded March 24, 2023
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S2 E8 Guest: Herbert "Flight Time" Lang

April 24, 2024 • 65 mins
Herbert Lang visits with Bennett and Rayanne to talk about the campaign "Kindness is Free!" Herb played for the Harlem Globetrotters and is also the author of "Projects, Popes, and Presidents"
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S2 E15 Guest: Scott Fontechia - Autism Awareness Month

April 24, 2024 • 62 mins
Recorded: April 21, 2023 Scott Fontechia joins Bennett and Rayanne to talk about Neurodiversity in the Workplace, in particular Autism. Autism Awareness
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S2 E24 Guest William Wiggins on "Privilege in the Workplace "

April 15, 2024 • 68 mins
William Wiggins shares workplace experiences and ideas.
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S2 E20 Guest: Dr. Elijah Nicholas "100 Black Trans Men, Inc"

April 15, 2024 • 63 mins
Dr. Elijah Nicholas shares about his latest project.
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S4 E5 Guest Aneyas Moghe "The Impact Of My Sleep Deprivation"

April 10, 2024 • 33 mins
Aneyas Moghe joins Rayanne Thorn Krueger in a conversation about the impact his sleep deprivation has had on his life and career. This little talked about topic impacts lives more than we know or that is actually reported on. 62% of adults around the world say they don't sleep as well as they like. But what if you rarely sleep at all? You aren't alone.
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S4 E4 Guest Kevin Robinson, Founder of Three-Fifths Magazine (www.threefifths.online)

February 28, 2024 • 40 mins
Rayanne chats Kevin Robinson, Founder, Editor, & Publisher of Three-Fifths Magazine to talk about its beginnings and its mission. Tune in for this insightful conversation as we continue our celebration of Black History Month.
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Dr. Roslyn Mallory, MD OB/GYN Celebrating Black Women In Medicine

February 7, 2024 • 27 mins
Dr. Roslyn Mallory, OB/GYN joins Rayanne to talk about her journey to medicine. Attitude and great advice created a path for Dr, Mallory to excel in college and build her career in medicine. You can get more advice from Dr. Mallory on The Vagicians podcast, available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. .
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Alyse Dunn - On Being A Black Female Founder

January 29, 2024 • 36 mins
Season 4, Episode 2 Guest Alyse Dunn, Founder + CEO of CareCopilot, joins Rayanne Thorn Krueger to talk about her experience as a Black Female Founder. What has been her greatest challenge - what advice she has? Tune in to learn from this amazing woman in the trenches!
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William J. Wiggins "Forced Return To Office"

January 29, 2024 • 39 mins
On the Edge! Season 4 PREMIER, Episode 1 William J. Wiggins, Author of "Humane Resources: Bridging the Gap Between People and Profit" joins Rayanne to break down the impact of "forced return to office" means to employees and for businesses.
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GUEST: Benjamin McCall "Intent vs. the Façade of Diversity"

November 30, 2022 • 45 mins
Benjamin McCall joins Rayanne for an in-depth conversation about Leadership Development and DEI, as well as Coaching and "meeting someone where they are." • How do we build bridges? • Diversity in the Workplace • Intent vs. Facade: "Everything is about moments." • The idea of "The Other" • Diversity efforts require work • Are we leaning away from the moment that launched the most recent wave of Diversity Efforts • Learning from...
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GUEST: Herb "Flight Time" Lang, "Projects, Popes, and Presidents"

September 21, 2022 • 22 mins
Former Harlem Globetrotter, Herb "Flight Time" Lang stopped by HR Latte to share some of his story. ...From a small town in Arkansas to the Basketball Court... "Flight Time" was with the Globetrotters for 18 years and learned so much and during his time, women were invited to be part of the team / franchise. • "Taking a Stand" • The Reality of Diversity and Racism • Herb Lang's motto, "Kindness is Free." • Adding Women to the T...
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Guest: Mark Talley "Agents For Advocacy"

August 13, 2022 • 19 mins
** Important Conversation ** Mark Talley joins me to talk about his loving mom, Geraldine Talley - a victim of the the Topps Massacre. This episode is in memory of Geraldine Talley - She is missed by her family and friends, as well as all the other victims of this tragedy. "Everything in my life has changed." • Agents For Advocacy, a non-profit - created in Geraldine's memory. Mission: To prevent other similar tragedies ...
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Guest: Lisa Rokusek, "Open Yourself to Differences. And Listen."

August 3, 2022 • 33 mins
Recruiter Lisa Rokusek joins Rayanne for this compelling conversation starting with, "I consider my business a laboratory for decision making... this is how we hire people: we decide." • My own learning and introspection • Change the talking point from Equality to Equity. • Don't let your own story cover your eyes. • "I think we are waking up to understanding that our wellbeing is bound together." • Everyone has a right to live ...
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GUEST: Stever Robbins, "Deeply Contemplate our Commonality"

June 28, 2022 • 36 mins
Dynamic Stever Robbins joins host Rayanne to talk about Energy, Mentoring Youth, Diversity, Pride, and finding our Commonalities. Such a fascinating conversation with Stever - we talked about: • Continually Learning • Pride Month - How far we've come • How an Ally can show support: VOTE! • How to respond to homophobic remarks • Educate people as best you can • The secret to "roll along" with life • Self-help for our minds • "Lovi...
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GUEST: Michael Skinner, "People are more than a label."

June 8, 2022 • 23 mins
Michael Skinner shares his story with Rayanne about coming to a place where he realized that he is Pansexual, where attraction is not bound by gender or what society determines to be right or good. • Societal Norms make is easy to make incorrect assumptions • "Just because someone looks one way doesn't mean you know their story." • The changes that happen when one comes out. • Being Empowered by the Truth • The personal change: "...
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