The Inclusive Networker

Are you a leader that’s looking to build a diverse team? If the answer is yes, I am covering important aspects you should consider to succeed in network marketing with a thriving diverse team where there’s equity and inclusion for everyone.

It is important to recognize that we all have different privileges within an organization, so we have to learn how to use that privilege to help and inspire others. It’s time to become an advocate and support your team so they feel they’re accounted for and they belong.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. What it takes to build and maintain a diverse team.

2. The difference between equity and equality.

3. What inclusion looks like in a thriving team.

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The recruitment process is essential for every direct sales business in order to function effectively. But what happens when you don’t recruit a diverse team? Join me in this ROAR series, which stands for Recruitment, Onboarding, Accountability, and Retention, to learn how to apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to your own ROAR system to grow your team and business. This is part two. 

In today's episode, I'm revealing situations that are preventing you from having success in building a diverse (or any team for that matter), and let me tell you, it all starts with the recruitment process. Of course we need to aim for a diverse team, not only rich in race, but rich in new ideas, languages, and cultures. It is time to take risks and let go of the fear of rejection!

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why you should recruit aiming for a diverse team.
2. Why it’s important to take risks and put yourself out there.
3. How to let go of the fear of rejection.

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Earlier this year I shared with all of you what my word for this 2023 was: ROAR! Well, today I’m going to uncover the meaning of ROAR for me, why I came up with this word, and the amazing inspiration behind it.

Tune in to this episode to understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to incorporate these principles into how we recruit, onboard, take accountability, and retain new team members. This is the beginning of my ROAR series, and I’m so excited to start sharing all of this with you!

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The reasons you need to have diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business.
2. The meaning of the word ROAR for me.
3. Implementing ROAR the right way, to thrive in network marketing.

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Maisha Dible, Global Entrepreneurs Diversity Coach, is joining us today to help us understand the reasons why black women struggle to get into higher positions in Network Marketing. It is important to recognize the challenges that arise and create an environment where black women can thrive and reach their highest potential. By providing equal access to resources, opportunities, and support, we can work towards a more equitable future in Network Marketing.

Maisha is a top Network Marketer and is here to help + coach entrepreneurs and business owners to learn skills that will help them grow a diverse team. These skill sets helps open minds to recognize diverse people and increases the ability to start conversations with the right people, effectively.

A look at what we talked about:

1. The struggles of people of color to get to the top of companies.
2. Why it is essential for businesses to have diversity and inclusion.
3. How valuable it is to feel representation inside your workplace.

TaChelle Lawson, Professional DEI Speaker, Diversity Strategist, and President of FIG Strategy & Consulting joins us today for a special episode to talk about a situation that many women of color struggle with, the lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Tune in as TaChelle tells us all about her background and her experiences being a woman of color in business where many times she was the only black woman in the room. She shares how she gained the confidence to stand up for herself time and time again and why it is time to stand up during all situations even when they’re not happening directly to you.

A look into this discussion:

1. The reason why it is so important to have diversity and inclusion in your business.
2. The difficulties of being someone of color and a woman in any industry.
3. How having diversity goes beyond people's looks.

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Kirsty’s passion behind her business is fueled by her personal experiences. She began learning about how and why she thought differently than the people around her, and has turned that curiosity turned into a career.

Kirsty Carden is a holistic business mentor, certified neuro linguistic programming master, and host of the podcast TRANSFORM with Kirsty Carden. She works with aspiring and current female entrepreneurs, putting them in an environment for success and confidently growing aligned businesses online.

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Natalie Bullen founded Unapologetic Wealth to eradicate poverty in communities of color via entrepreneurship. She wants her network to know that you can’t budget your way out of poverty or even middle class, and helps her community build wealth with skills they already have and learn how to get comfortable asking for business.

Natalie Bullen is a pricing strategy expert, sales coach, and owner of Unapologetic Wealth, LLC. She teaches coaches, consultants, and expert online service providers to raise their prices, view sales as a service, and unlock their sales genius so they can step into the wealth they deserve and desire.

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On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Juanika Cuthbertson, entrepreneur and author, to talk about authenticity in business. Tune into this episode for an energetic conversation about leading with authenticity, and how that helps you move from selling to sharing, which builds stronger communities and relationships.

Juanika Cuthbertson is an expert in strategy and development, brand differentiation, and content marketing for women business-owners. She is an author, award-winning international speaker, and CEO of Ladypreneur Academy, LLC.

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On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Dr. PBJ, who disrupts burnout in “heart-workers”; achievers who serve from a heart of purpose. “Just because you’re in the same room doesn’t mean you’re having the same experience”, says Dr. PBJ, and wants listeners to begin building relationships by relating through emotions.

Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, also known as Dr. PBJ, is an educator of almost 25 years and an executive coach of over 10 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, served in executive leadership at colleges and universities, and facilitates leadership training. She founded EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC and much of her work is specifically focused on equipping and freshing educators.

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Curiosity and creativity, and commitment are essential in successful diversity and inclusion, says Sheliza Jamal. Having an open mind and expanding the content that you’re exposed to is a great first step in your personal journey of diversity. In this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona and Sheliza talk about how to give your community the tools it needs to increase diversity and inclusion.

Sheliza Jamal is the founder and Executive Director of Curated Leadership Inc., a coaching firm that fosters partnerships with leadership teams, non-profits, and corporations to develop their knowledge in the areas of equity and diversity to build inclusive communities.

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Do your clients look JUST like you? Why is that and what message are you sending? This week’s episode features Beth Ruffin, CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist, who dives into using data, values, and authentic relationships to build diverse communities.

Beth Ruffin is a leader, educator, author, TEDx speaker, cultural disruptor, and CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist; a boutique consulting firm focused on teaching leaders how to include themselves and others. She helps her clients identify how they are celebrating differences and reflecting diversity.

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona welcomes Helen Thacker, solopreneur and podcast host, for a refreshing conversation about leadership, empowerment, and treating people like people. Helen talks about why understanding and educating yourself that others have different ways of thinking is essential in business and why making others feel seen and heard empowers them.

Helen Thacker leads a growing, global team in the network marketing industry and has been a solo entrepreneur for 15 years. She helps women reach greatness and be unapologetically ambitious and wants to inspire change in her industry. She’s also the host of the Millionaire Mindset Women podcast.

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Aligning your core values with your business practices will attract a diverse audience, inclusive to all types of people. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Kelsey Kerslake about acknowledging biases, actively building relationships, and the value of building a diverse network.

No one is perfect, and by pretending to be is showing a bland version of who you are that won’t resonate with anyone”, says Kelsey Kerslake, CEO of Pinegate Road and The Aligned Business. Kelsey gives us her top three ways to increase inclusivity and build a diverse network and talks about how to audit your own practices continuously.

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Partnership cultivator and co-founder of AndHumanity, a marketing agency that focuses on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, joins Dr. Raymona this week to talk about elevating underrepresented stories.

“A lot of people have the right intentions, but don’t know how to translate that into authentic impact.” Acknowledgement, accountability, humility, and knowing that there’s work to be done is the first step in creating inclusive marketing communications, says Matthew Tsang, partnership cultivator and co-founder of AndHumanity. In this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Matthew Tsang about developing intercultural confidence, JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and elevating underrepresented stories.

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What image are you putting out into the world? Does it reflect what you want to be attracting? This week, Dr. Raymona chats with Tiffany Napper, a holistic business coach with a focus on compassion, authenticity, and curiosity.

Tired of witnessing talented women put their dreams on the back burner – or worse, completely lose their spark because they were so far in the trenches – Tiffany Napper launched the Upleveler Society. When approaching her members and audience, she focuses on compassion, authenticity, curiosity, and humility, values that have helped her build an inclusive and diverse network. On this week’s episode, Tiffany and Dr. Raymona dive into awareness, leaning into fear, and why staying in your safe space will limit your impact.

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Are you surrounding yourself with people who value diversity and inclusion? “There is no excuse to have only people who look like you in your marketing” says Ashleigh Chanel. In this week’s episode, Ashleigh and Dr. Raymona talk about the importance of understanding people, and why marketing practices need to represent all types of cultures.

Ashleigh Chanel, expert digital marketer and CEO of Make Your Mark Digital Marketing Agency, is here to support women in whatever they want to do, and wants her audience to be able to live their best lives.

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Are you purposeful with the content you’re creating? It takes more than consistent posting to reach your target audience. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Jerusher Wiggins about authentically growing your social media network.

Jerusher Wiggins, motivational speaker, radio personality, and business coach helps people build their businesses on and offline, creating #DoubleThreats, by leveraging and monetizing social media. She has built an online community of #PrettyPeople, a term she uses to describe people who celebrate, collaborate, and create great relationships, and helps you turn problem-solving into business. For Jerusher, motivation and inspiration are her priority, and connecting with her audience has been the fuel behind her online presence since day one. “I’ve been there, people have been there, you can get out of it”, a mindset that has helped her build a diverse, engaging, and growing audience.

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Reaching diverse and underserved communities starts internally by considering who you’re featuring, who’s on your team, your culture, and your values. Beyond marketing, customers want to know how you really are, not just what you want them to see. On this week's episode, Dr. Raymona talks with Sonia Thompson about forming real connections, relationships over transactions, and the importance of customers feeling like they belong.

Sonia is an inclusive marketing strategist, coach, educator, and speaker who helps businesses build inclusive brands that attract and retain diverse customers and talent. She hosts the Inclusion & Marketing Podcast and writes columns for Forbes and Inc. on how brands can use inclusive marketing, belonging, and remarkable customer experiences to grow.

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Network Marketing expert and coach Roxanne Wilson joins Dr. Raymona in this episode of The Inclusive Networker. Recruitment, retention, marketing, and sales are all places where you can be authentic and intentional with inclusivity, and Roxanne dives into why we need to examine the diversity of our network. She gives us her best advice on growing a diverse team and community and how that will translate to a more successful business.

Roxanne is a direct sales social media coach and host of RoxTalks, a podcast for network marketers. You'll have actionable steps to take to promote inclusivity within your business after listening to this energizing conversation about privileges, diversity, leadership, and much more.

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