Join host Juan Taveras as he wraps up Season 1 of the Inclusive Leader Spotlight podcast with a heartfelt reflection on the journey so far. This special episode highlights the most powerful insights, strategies, and themes shared by our inspiring guests throughout the season.

Discover the key takeaways from Season 1, including:

• The power of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in leadership
• Practical ways to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Why kindness is essential for building cultures of belonging

Juan also shares an exciting sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 2: deeper conversations, more fascinating guests, and even more actionable insights to help you lead inclusively.

Whether you’ve been following since the first episode or are tuning in for the first time, this episode is a celebration of inclusive leadership and a preview of the impactful conversations ahead.

Want to learn more about Juan’s work at DEI Pro Finder? Check out his website HERE.

Your host, Juan Taveras, closes out Season 1 of the Inclusive Leader Spotlight with an inspiring conversation with Andre Bradford, award-winning poet and motivational speaker, known by his stage name, S.C. Says. Andre uses slam poetry to explore identity, mental health, and social justice, creating transformative experiences that foster empathy and connection.

In this episode, Andre shares:

• How storytelling builds bridges and fosters inclusion in the workplace.
• Why vulnerability and curiosity are essential skills for leaders.
• How authenticity—not perfection—creates trust and belonging in teams.
• Actionable strategies for HR and DEI leaders to incorporate storytelling into their work.

Andre also performs a deeply moving poem on mental health, offering a raw and relatable reflection on resilience and the power of showing up.

🎧 Tune in now for a masterclass in empathy, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling.

To learn more about Andre's work, click HERE.

To connect with Andre on LinkedIn, click HERE.

Want to learn more about Juan’s work at DEI Pro Finder? Check out his website HERE.

Your host, Juan Taveras, sits down with Katie McLaughlin, founder and transformation artist at McLaughlin Method. With over 20 years of experience and a background in theater, Katie brings a fresh, creative approach to building healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures.

In this episode, Katie shares her innovative strategies, including:

• Why team health is the new metric leaders need to track for organizational success.
• How to bridge the gap between theory and action through rehearsing real-world scenarios.
• The importance of self-awareness and starting with yourself to drive meaningful cultural change.

Katie’s actionable insights and unique methods will inspire HR and DEI leaders to think differently about fostering trust, collaboration, and emotional intelligence in their teams.

🎧 Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation! Listen now and start transforming your workplace culture today.

To learn more about Katie's work, click HERE.

To connect with Katie on LinkedIn, click HERE.

Want to take the Team Health Quiz Katie mentioned in the episode? Click HERE.

Want to learn more about Juan’s work at DEI Pro Finder? Check out his website HERE.