DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion — no corporate jargon, no lectures, just real talk and practical tools. Whether you're exhausted by the work or just getting started — pull up a chair. Rooted in truth. Driven by facts. Enriched by experience.
DEI AF
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DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion — no corporate jargon, no lectures, just real talk and practical tools. Whether you're exhausted by the work or just getting started — pull up a chair. Rooted in truth. Driven by facts. Enriched by experience.
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5/11/2026
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July 7, 2026
Breaking Inequity Barriers with Data
<p>What are we missing about workplace truth, and how do we face it?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, DEI strategist Tara Jaye Frank joins Amelia Ransom to explore how leaders can genuinely drive change by addressing hidden truths in workplace culture. They discuss the impact of nuanced data, debunk myths around DEI roles, and inspire leaders to become authentic waymakers.</p><p> </p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Understanding granular data is essential for effective change.</p></li><li><p>Healing the deepest wound benefits the entire organization.</p></li><li><p>Surface-level data like exit surveys often present misleading truths.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>NOTABLE QUOTE</strong></p><p>"Understanding the truth of your workplace through the eyes of employees who live it every day is critical." — Tara Jaye Frank</p><p> </p><p>GUEST BIO</p><p>Tara Jaye Frank is a workplace culture strategist and award-winning author. She is the founder and CEO of The Waymakers Change Group and has 21 years of leadership experience from Hallmark Cards.</p><p> </p><p><strong>LINKS & RESOURCES</strong></p><p>"The Waymakers" by Tara Jaye Frank</p><p>"You Are Before the World" by Tara Jaye Frank</p><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Follow DEI AF:</p><p>- Twitter: @deiafpodcast</p><p>- Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deiafpodcast/"><u>@deiafpodcast</u></a></p><p>- TikTok: deiafpodcast</p><p>- Youtube: @D.E.IAFPodcast</p><p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT DEI AF</strong></p><p>DEI AF is a podcast that fosters honest and unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, the show challenges conventional thinking, platforms diverse perspectives, and equips listeners with practical tools to make a tangible difference in their organizations and communities. DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor — rooted in truth, driven by facts, enriched by experience. New episodes release bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms.</p>
June 15, 2026
The AI Layoff Scam: How Companies Use Tech to Hide Age Discrimination
<p>Ever wonder why experienced workers suddenly become "overqualified" or "not a culture fit"?</p><p> </p><p>Maureen Wiley Clough, host of "It Gets Late Early" podcast and former tech leader, exposes the brutal reality of workplace ageism that starts at 40. From AI washing layoffs to the collapse of traditional career paths, she reveals how companies systematically push out older workers while claiming innovation. This conversation unpacks the intersectional impact on women and marginalized communities, the signs of ageism hiding in plain sight, and why the career stability crisis affects us all.</p><p> </p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Workplace ageism legally begins at 40, affecting millennials entering their most confident career phase</p></li><li><p>Companies use AI as a scapegoat for layoffs targeting higher-paid experienced workers to reset market wages</p></li><li><p>Age discrimination cases increased 40% between 2022-2024, but remain hardest to prove in court</p></li><li><p>Women face compounded challenges from "inexperienced" to "office mom" to "overqualified has-been"</p></li><li><p>Culture fit hiring is coded ageism that organizations must eliminate to achieve real innovation</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>GUEST BIO</p><p>Maureen Wiley Clough is a corporate dropout turned workplace truth teller and creator of the "It Gets Late Early" podcast. A former tech leader known for saying the quiet part out loud, her work analyzing modern career challenges has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Wired, earning hundreds of millions of views across social media.</p><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Follow DEI AF:</p><p>Twitter: @deiafpodcast</p><p>Instagram: @deiafpodcast</p><p>TikTok: deiafpodcast</p><p>Youtube: @D.E.IAFPodcast</p><p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT DEI AF</strong></p><p>DEI AF is a podcast that fosters honest and unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, the show challenges conventional thinking, platforms diverse perspectives, and equips listeners with practical tools to make a tangible difference in their organizations and communities. DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor — rooted in truth, driven by facts, enriched by experience. New episodes release bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms.</p>
June 1, 2026
When the Backlash Hits: Why Some DEI Programs Needed to Go
<p>Are we under assault or just under attack?</p><p>Dr. Cheryl Ingram joins the DEIF podcast for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of DEI work. With over 20 years of experience and two PhDs, Dr. CI challenges conventional thinking about language, allyship, and what it really takes to create sustainable change. She breaks down why some DEI programs deserved to be shuttered and how practitioners can move beyond superficial solutions to create real impact.</p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><p>· DEI is under assault, not attack - there's a strategic, sustained effort to dismantle progress across multiple fronts</p><p>· The attachment to DEI language can be more harmful than helpful when it prevents real action and systemic change</p><p>· ERGs are for marginalized identities, not all-inclusive spaces - understanding the difference between discomfort and harm is crucial</p><p>· Facts are rooted in collective data while truth is rooted in personal experience - both are necessary for effective DEI work</p><p>· Pay equity assessments and data-driven approaches reveal disparities that good intentions alone cannot address</p><p>· Leaders have an obligation to right historical wrongs through metrics, accountability, and strategic resource allocation</p><p>GUEST BIO</p><p>Dr. Cheryl Ingram is a two-time PhD holder, global award-winning DEI strategist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Her documentary "You're Smarter Than You Look" has won multiple international awards, and her latest film "DEIA Guide to Navigating the Goddamn Mess They've Made of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" is now streaming on Tubi. She runs Inclus and has spent over two decades dismantling bias in workplaces, classrooms, and boardrooms.</p><p><strong>LINKS & RESOURCES</strong></p><p>The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer</p><p>The World Is Waiting On You by Edwina Burke</p><p>Dr. Cheryl's documentary "DEIA Guide to Navigating the Goddamn Mess They've Made of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" on Tubi</p><p>Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr.</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Follow DEI AF: </p><ul><li><p>Twitter: @deiafpodcast</p></li><li><p>Instagram: @deiafpodcast</p></li><li><p>TikTok: deiafpodcast</p></li><li><p>Youtube: @D.E.IAFPodcast </p></li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT DEI AF</strong></p><p>DEI AF is a podcast that fosters honest and unfiltered conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by veteran DEI leader Amelia Ransom, the show challenges conventional thinking, platforms diverse perspectives, and equips listeners with practical tools to make a tangible difference in their organizations and communities. DEI AF is where curiosity meets candor — rooted in truth, driven by facts, enriched by experience. New episodes release bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms.</p>
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