Episode 5: The Rainbow Disruption
How can organizations effectively balance the change of mindsets and behaviors while respecting individual journeys in the realm of DE&I, ultimately leading to a more inclusive workplace?
In this episode of the More Elephant podcast with Jarvis Sam, the CEO, and founder of Rainbow Disruption, Jarvis shares his own journey in the DE&I space, including his role as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike, to his teaching role at Brown, and his venture into entrepreneurship.
Jarvis shares The Rainbow Disruption strategy in aiding companies to align DE&I with their corporate strategy, ultimately impacting product development and brand growth. We also delve into the challenges organizations face in the current environment regarding DE&I, the need for accountability, the importance of introducing empathy, humanity, and representation into the workplace, and the role effective DE&I policies play in a growth mindset.
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Show Notes
Jarvis Sam is the CEO and Founder of Rainbow Disruption, a multi-services DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) firm. Rainbow Disruption collaborates with numerous companies to develop world-class DEI strategies and programs.
Jarvis previously served as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Nike, Inc.. He has been recognized for his achievements, being named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports in 2021 and Portland Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
At Nike, he led efforts to promote diversity, inclusive leadership, social justice education, and a culture of belonging both within and outside the organization. Before his role at Nike, he focused on talent acquisition and diversity initiatives.
Jarvis also worked at Snap, Inc. as the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and at Google as a Diversity Program Manager. He started his career as a strategy and operations consultant with Deloitte Consulting.
Talking points in this Episode:
Jarvis discusses the inspiration behind stepping out as an entrepreneur, starting Rainbow Disruption, and the writing of his new book, DEI C.R.E.D.E.N.T.I.A.L
We discuss the importance of changing mindsets and behaviors within organizations as a key component of DE&I initiatives and how to approach with a sense of inclusion for all.
Jarvis also addresses the concept of "covering" and the impact it has on individuals in the workplace, advocating for creating conditions where employees feel comfortable being authentic.
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More About Jarvis Sam:
Website: www.rainbowdisruption.com
LinkedIn: Jarvis Sam | Facebook: Jarvis Sam | Instagram: officialjarvissam
Conversation References:
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Transcript
[00:00:00] More Elephant Intro
[00:00:36] Jason Rudman: Welcome to the latest edition of the More Elephant podcast. I'm really, really excited to welcome Jarvis Sam to the conversation. Jarvis is the CEO and founder of the multifaceted consulting company that focuses on DE&I called The Rainbow Disruption.
Before that, he's a legend, if I do say so myself, I've got him laughing already. In the DE&I space, previously the chief diversity and inclusion officer at Nike, before that, Snap, before that, diversity efforts at Google, I can keep going. He’s an adjunct professor at Brown, and it's my honor to have you here because I'm excited to learn from you about your journey and listen to you as we talk about all things representation.
[00:01:22] Jarvis Sam: Fantastic. Thank you so much, Jason, for having me. I am so thrilled to get to talk about a topic that's so near and dear to my heart that I've had the opportunity to work on in so many different professional capacities. But that is my personal life's mission to try to find ways to deconstruct and tear down some barriers that limit representation, access, and opportunity.
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