How Podcast Editors Can Create More Diversity and Inclusion

If you’re struggling to respond to or understand the Black Lives Matter movement personally and professionally, you aren’t alone. There’s a fine line between authentic allyship and service and skeevy marketing strategies. Yet, research shows that diversity and inclusion positively benefits bottom lines.

The millennial and Gen Z generations are the most diverse in history: only 56% of the 87 million millennials in the country are white, as compared to 72% of the 76 million members of the baby boomer generation. (CNN Money)

What is diversity in simple words?

It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. -- via CUNY Highlights How diversity benefits our business

Your bubble probably insulates you from seeing black podcasters and creators

Start with your WHY

The case for mentorship

Tips for cold emails to non-white podcasters

Why people of color are cautious about asks

It boils down to developing relationships authentically

Be open to being called out and then do better

Taking a hard look at diversity in your business, podcast, and marketing efforts

Helping your clients tackle diversity and inclusion

Stock images are NOT very diverse

The importance of making sure everyone benefits from your inclusion and diversity efforts

BONUS: Reparations isn’t necessarily about money... Who is Nikita? Nikita Burks-Hale is the CEO and Head Creative of JourneyGurl Magic Productions, which is a podcast production company that supports and empowers Womxn of Color as they bring their unique voices to the masses through podcasting. Nikita is also the host of 2 podcasts, The JourneyGurl Magic Podcast and The Podcaster’s Journey (launch Aug 2020). What You can do now:Attend Pass the Mic: Best Practices for Diversifying Your Podcast, Your Ask, And Your LifeFollow black creator hashtags (and...