• DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices

  • By: HR Source
  • Podcast

DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices

By: HR Source
  • Summary

  • Welcome to DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices, the podcast elevating organizations that make a difference for underrepresented people in the workplace. Each episode features inspiring stories and insightful conversations at the intersection of non-profit services and employment. Subscribe now and join us as we amplify voices that matter! This podcast is a production of HR Source, an association that helps employers manage their HR needs efficiently and economically, stay in legal compliance, and nurture a happy, healthy employee population.
    2024 HR Source
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Episodes
  • Episode 6: Bright Endeavors
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode of "DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices," host Candace Fisher interviews Laura Zumdahl, President and CEO of New Moms, a Chicago-based nonprofit supporting young mothers and their children. Laura discusses the organization's multifaceted approach, offering services like housing, family support, academic assistance, and job training to empower young families. They explore challenges such as homelessness, poverty, and systemic barriers like the childcare crisis and benefits cliff. Highlighting New Moms' job training at Bright Endeavors, a social enterprise producing soy candles, Laura shares inspiring stories of young mothers gaining confidence and skills.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 5: Healing Together
    Sep 2 2024
    In the fifth episode of "DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices," Candace Fisher from HR Source interviews Kolavennu, CEO of Wellness House. Lisa shares the inspiring work of Wellness House, an organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals affected by cancer. Through personal stories and professional insights, Lisa highlights how Wellness House fosters a compassionate and inclusive community, offering programs that enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 4: Transforming Abilities
    Aug 19 2024
    In the fourth episode of "DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices," Candace Fisher from HR Source hosts Lisa Helma, the Vocational Rehabilitation Manager at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Lisa shares the impactful work of her organization, which focuses on advancing human ability through cutting-edge rehabilitation research and therapy. She highlights the organization's commitment to helping individuals overcome physical and cognitive challenges, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
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    36 mins

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