Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:09:05 -0400 https://diversityillusion.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Diversity Illusion yes 8a6cbb68-5a7b-5cb1-b4d8-cd0a2d0cff88 Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m0qg271qz8pze16lj9yu22uiaumu?.jpg Insurrection Edition: We called it, it's White Supremacy The gist of what the riot/insurrection/terrorist act at the Capital occurred was White Supremacy. For minority workers, this comes to no surprise that the MAGA crowd would go this far. Yet it has to be said. For the BIPOC population, we know your thoughts and we hope you all stay safe. Hold on as 2021 starts and our special episode can give you some catharsis. 

]]> The gist of what the riot/insurrection/terrorist act at the Capital occurred was White Supremacy. For minority workers, this comes to no surprise that the MAGA crowd would go this far. Yet it has to be said. For the BIPOC population, we know your thoughts and we hope you all stay safe. Hold on as 2021 starts and our special episode can give you some catharsis. 

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-7287325 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0500 2898 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, White Supremacy 1 10 full false Is HR (Human Resources) Trash? It's a simple question, but listen in as we "battle" it out on our SEASON FINALE. Listen in on our hesitation to speak to a department that is thought to be employee friendly. Perspectives from an employee of color and then the answer from an HR/People rep of color. What to do if indeed the HR/People department is horrible? Or can we admit that maybe we're the problem? Our final episode of 2020, and we hope to be back safely in 2021!

]]> It's a simple question, but listen in as we "battle" it out on our SEASON FINALE. Listen in on our hesitation to speak to a department that is thought to be employee friendly. Perspectives from an employee of color and then the answer from an HR/People rep of color. What to do if indeed the HR/People department is horrible? Or can we admit that maybe we're the problem? Our final episode of 2020, and we hope to be back safely in 2021!

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-6889289 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 5219 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, Human Resources 1 10 full true The Unappreciated, Necessary ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) - with Chris & Keith What is the role of employee resource groups nowadays? How do we avoid being tokenized vs having an actual voice in the company? Listen to the evolution of such groups, where we feel we can make an impact and really make them sustainable for the office. We have two special guests, Chris & Keith, help us dissect the heavily underestimated groups.

]]> What is the role of employee resource groups nowadays? How do we avoid being tokenized vs having an actual voice in the company? Listen to the evolution of such groups, where we feel we can make an impact and really make them sustainable for the office. We have two special guests, Chris & Keith, help us dissect the heavily underestimated groups.

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-6468247 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0500 4613 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, Employee Resource Groups 1 9 full false The Bleeding Toxic Masculinity of the Office Toxic Masculinity pervades our work cultures. It's so ingrained in all aspects of our lives, that this is likely just part one of many conversations we'll have on the topic. But evermore prevalent during the 2020 presidential election, in which we are living the terrible ramifications of having an insecure toxic masculine administration. We're back, but better late than never!

]]> Toxic Masculinity pervades our work cultures. It's so ingrained in all aspects of our lives, that this is likely just part one of many conversations we'll have on the topic. But evermore prevalent during the 2020 presidential election, in which we are living the terrible ramifications of having an insecure toxic masculine administration. We're back, but better late than never!

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-6200578 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500 3523 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, Toxic Masculinity, 1 8 full true Be Heard and VOTE! (in Employee Surveys), Oppressive Diversity Sr. Leadership Participate in your company surveys! The equivalent to vote and voice your opinion at your company. Our disappointment with Daniel Cameron & toxic tokenized leadership. Forming employee coalitions and we talk about more diversity illusions.

]]> Participate in your company surveys! The equivalent to vote and voice your opinion at your company. Our disappointment with Daniel Cameron & toxic tokenized leadership. Forming employee coalitions and we talk about more diversity illusions.

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-5813215 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 3602 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, #BreonnaTaylor, Toxic Leadership 1 7 full false Our thoughts on #RBG (RIP), Think of the Marginalized and New Leadership Approaches We reflect on the turmoil with the void of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and our thoughts on marginalized groups. The necessity to include the employee base ideas in OKR structures (Objective Key Responsibilities) and why policy should be inclusive of the marginalized.

]]> We reflect on the turmoil with the void of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and our thoughts on marginalized groups. The necessity to include the employee base ideas in OKR structures (Objective Key Responsibilities) and why policy should be inclusive of the marginalized.

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-5557339 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0400 3652 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, #RBG 1 6 full false The Alternate Universe Battle of Jessica Krug vs Rachel Dolezal & Wrongful White Allyship We peel the multiple layers into the extremely problematic controversy of a white professor posing as an Afro-Latina woman, Jessica Krug, and rehash Rachel Dolezal. A battle no one asked for that it simply creates a paradox. We go on to the tragedy of Herman Cain, #oscarssowhite, and one more suggestion to the D&I world to expand their network!

]]> We peel the multiple layers into the extremely problematic controversy of a white professor posing as an Afro-Latina woman, Jessica Krug, and rehash Rachel Dolezal. A battle no one asked for that it simply creates a paradox. We go on to the tragedy of Herman Cain, #oscarssowhite, and one more suggestion to the D&I world to expand their network!

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-5377510 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400 3421 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, Jessica Krug, Rachel Dolezal, #Oscarsowhite 1 5 full false Yes, Representation Matters But it's Not Enough, Kamala Harris, and Breaking the Monolith We dive again on representation in the workplace, our views on the VP nomination, understanding the previous generation of work trail blazers and how we can still be better.

]]> We dive again on representation in the workplace, our views on the VP nomination, understanding the previous generation of work trail blazers and how we can still be better.

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-5043086 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3494 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace, Kamala Harris 1 4 full false Real Talk on DEI roles in corporate America (SME Guest: Shanell Duck) This episode we invite Shanell Duck, our expert in Diversity & Inclusion, and listen first hand experience about what a Diversity & Inclusion Officer faces in corporate America. What are the expectations, challenges, and difficult conversations to be had at this level? 

Are you interested in this work space? Well this is the episode for you! 

]]> This episode we invite Shanell Duck, our expert in Diversity & Inclusion, and listen first hand experience about what a Diversity & Inclusion Officer faces in corporate America. What are the expectations, challenges, and difficult conversations to be had at this level? 

Are you interested in this work space? Well this is the episode for you! 

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-4834301 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3600 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace 1 3 full false Leadership Failures, #ByeGoya and defining #CancelCulture We dive into the trouble with Goya and take a look at what cancel culture really means! We share our thoughts on leaders we've come across who have failed us and how that can impact an organization. We take shots at "cancelled" leaders and the Washington DC football team & more!

]]> We dive into the trouble with Goya and take a look at what cancel culture really means! We share our thoughts on leaders we've come across who have failed us and how that can impact an organization. We take shots at "cancelled" leaders and the Washington DC football team & more!

]]> Ricardo Millan & Grace Ouma-Cabezas Buzzsprout-4613840 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:00:00 -0400 3403 ByeGoya, CancelCulture, Diversity 1 2 full false Pilot Let our rants begin! Take a listen to the perspectives of two late millennials talking about corporate America as the country comes to grips with a pandemic, Black Lives Matter and the everyday struggles of black and brown people at work. 

]]> Let our rants begin! Take a listen to the perspectives of two late millennials talking about corporate America as the country comes to grips with a pandemic, Black Lives Matter and the everyday struggles of black and brown people at work. 

]]> Ricardo Millan Buzzsprout-4509020 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 3484 Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace 1 1 full false