Sonia Thompson Gives Me Tips + Scripts on How to Be A Diversity Ally

  • What is the impact of representation – and conversely not seeing yourself represented in the visual imagery you see?
  • What is the downside to your brand of participating in events that aren’t diverse and representative?
  • How can business owners exercise their influence and power to increase diversity and inclusion?

These questions and more will be answered in today’s episode. 

My guest today, Sonia Thompson is an inclusive marketing strategist, consultant, coach, and speaker that helps businesses attract and retain diverse customers and talent.

She writes columns for Inc. and Forbes focused on how brands can use inclusive marketing, belonging, and remarkable customer experiences to grow, and she’s also the host of the Inclusion & Marketing podcast.

I couldn’t think of a better person to tackle this topic with me, educate all of us about the how and why of diversifying conference speaker lineups and brand partnerships… and what each of us can do within our industry.

Click play >>HERE<< and if this is as important to you as it is to me, check out the Black Speakers Collective that Sonia mentioned in this episode >>HERE.<<

Sonia Thompson

Sonia Thompson is an inclusive marketing strategist, consultant, coach, and speaker that helps businesses attract and retain diverse customers and talent. Sonia writes columns for Inc. and Forbes focused on how brands can use inclusive marketing, belonging, and remarkable customer experiences to grow. She’s also the host of the Inclusion & Marketing podcast.

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