• Ep 97 - And this is why we need a voice ft Jo Penny, Founder Amp up your voice

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast

Ep 97 - And this is why we need a voice ft Jo Penny, Founder Amp up your voice

  • Summary

  • Johanne Penney is the Founder & CEO of Amp Up Your Voice, a progressive anti-racism

    and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy that partners with modern and progressive

    brands and businesses who are on their journey to authentically diversify their business and

    who want to be true advocates. Working up to and mainly at C-Suite level Johanne helps

    drive real change and elevates brands by ensuring Inclusion and belonging and to

    authentically be part of the Racial Equity change movement. She does this through a range

    of media: providing expert DEI consultancy services, devising long-term DEI strategies and delivering high energy, unique, educational

    engagement sessions. She is also a public speaker and mentors’ organisations that

    want to change and proactively champion DEI. Johanne also coaches individuals who need

    support around DEI, to navigate and grow their careers and those who are affected by

    systemic barriers to success. She prides herself on being a positive disruptor and is also a

    culture writer and author of the eBook ‘The Road Map to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ - a

    guide on how to take positive action and drive inspirational change.

    In this episode Jo and Alicia discuss:

    • The upbringing within the Jehovah's Witness community
    • Her journey discovering Caribbean culture
    • Overcoming discouragement from pursuing higher education
    • Experiencing extreme overt racial discrimination and its role in launching her business
    • The mission of Amp Up Your Voice in assisting organisations

    www.ampupyourvoice.com or download the eBook: https://lnkd.in/e92iAYGB

    IG: @ampupyourvoice

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanne-penney-2114511a/

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