BlackRock’s Michelle Gadsden-Williams: The Difference Is Inclusion

In the final episode of Race At Work Season 3, Porter chats with Michelle Gadsden-Williams, Managing Director & Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at BlackRock. They discuss the costly mistakes companies make when it comes to retaining employees of color and the milestones that indicate successful DEI initiatives. BlackRock recently released its impact report and launched a 1 billion dollar fund to invest in businesses and projects owned, led by, or serving people of color. Michelle is also an author. Her most recent book, out now, is titled “Driven by Intention: Own Your Purpose, Gain Power, and Pursue Your Passion as a Woman at Work.”

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Race is a topic many of us struggle to talk about at work, especially as corporate DEI enters its most controversial year yet. Porter Braswell (2045 Studio, Jopwell) and Channa Green (True Search) are on a mission to sit down with DEI champions at Fortune 500 companies and learn about what it takes to build inclusive organizations in today’s social climate. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts and guests.