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Blogs . Articles . Podcasts . Press .
Stop Blaming Avacados, AAPI+ Month: Busting the Model Minority Myth
In this week’s episode of Stop Blaming Avacados Kim “Kimfer” Flanders-Rye joins Chava Vietze for a discussion on busting the “model minority myth” for AAPI+ month.
Women Career & Life: Creating a Positive Culture in Organizations with Kim Flanery-Rye
Kimfer joins Sirisha Kuchimanchi to share her insights on creating a positive culture in organizations during the podcast.
DEI After 5 Podcast: CSR and ESG - Where does DEI fit?
Kimfer sat down with DEI After 5 to discuss the intersection of DEI, Corporate Social Responsibility (#csr), and Environmental Societal and Governance (#esg). We also touch on the recent trend of reducing or eliminating DEI in light of the pending recession.
PR News: Owning Up to DEI Failures
Kimfer was interviewed for PR News to chat about taking ownership of when an organization fails as at DEI.
Authority Magazine: Leading From The C-Suite: Kim “Kimfer” Flanery-Rye of Inclusion Equals On Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Suite Executive
As part of Authority Magazine’s series called “Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Suite Executive” Kimfer was interviewed by Doug Noll to chat DEI in leadership.
Secure the Seat Live with Minda Harts - December 5, 2022
A conversation with Minda Harts on Secure The Seat. Secure The Seat is a live show hosted by Minda Harts, Bestselling Author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table. Each Monday at Noon ET, Minda interviews diverse leaders on topics related to the future of work. Learn more at www.mindaharts.com
I Feel My Color, I Am My Color: The profound words that gave meaning to an elusive idea
I am currently flying home back to Seattle after traveling to Detroit. I went to Detroit as a surprise visit to support my very close friend and colleague Michaela Ayers, the Founder of Nourish.
Podcast: I Interviewed 162 Women in One year of COVID by Erin Keam - August 6, 2021
Kimfer was one of the 162 women interviewed by Erin Keam as a guest during COVID regarding DEI, Culture, giving back and even fashion.
Apoplectic Podcast - Is Ben & Jerry’s full of ish? - July 28, 2020
Kimfer was a guest interviewed to provide a frank tour of reality as we explore whether any brands - from Nike to your neighborhood nonprofit - are really aligning their bold new anti-racist messaging with action.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our Stories - June 18, 2020
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our Stories - June 18, 2020
A virtual panel discussion to share a range of perspectives, marketing professionals in their DEI journey.
DEI in Your Workplace, Organizations and Communities - June 2020
In June 2020, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Cincinnati) hosted a virtual panel intended to provide time and space for marketers in our region to hear different perspectives, share their lived experiences concerning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Beyond the Rainbow Glitter Parade: Intersection of #BlackLivesMatter and Pride
June 2020 will go down in history. There is no doubt about it. The 51st anniversary of Pride fell when the country is reeling from the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a white policeman, bringing a new urgency to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Equality versus Equity: Getting to Equal In light of International Women’s Day and COVID-19 Pandemic
In the past month, the question of “when you say equity, do you mean equality?” has been a question that has come up several times during a new project I’ve been working on. Many of you might already know my work is focused on the IDEA: Inclusion = Diversity + Equity + Accessibility to build culture (and brand) from the inside out, which means conversation regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is my daily norm.
Difference Between Representation and Exploitation is Authenticity
It’s a new year and the new year brings new marketing and ad campaigns into the world. Some good, some bad. Some represents diversity and inclusion while others exploits. One of them is the annual call for the Gerber Baby spokesbaby of the year. I had no idea this existed until several months ago when I came across the Gerber Baby spokesbaby of 2018, Lucas.
Lip Service to Diversity and Inclusion Makes Me Angry
Is it just me or are the words “Diversity and Inclusion” being thrown around like a fad, like the next new shiny thing for businesses? What I find interesting, or more like angry (and those who know me well will let you know I am not an angry person, nor do I often get angry) is that you can’t turn around without hearing it, reading it on social media or seeing a job posting for it.