What does equity really mean at work—and why is it still so misunderstood? In this episode of The Mohua Show, Mohua Chinappa speaks with global diversity, equity and inclusion leader Celeste Warren, former VP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck and author of The Truth About Equity, about power, privilege, gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion and the invisible barriers shaping modern workplaces.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why equity is not about preferential treatment or lowering standards
• How power, privilege and unconscious bias influence opportunity
• Why women are still questioned when they succeed
• The subtle forms of workplace exclusion leadership often misses
• Performative DEI and the reality behind Pride Month
• LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond corporate symbolism
• How younger generations are challenging workplace culture
• Why companies need to move beyond statements and change systems
What this episode is really about:
This is a conversation about who gets heard, who gets opportunities, who gets left out—and what genuine inclusion actually requires. A thought-provoking episode for anyone interested in gender equality and feminism, diversity and inclusion discussions, female empowerment conversations, leadership and success stories, and personal growth.
If you’re interested in workplace culture, equity, leadership, feminism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, career growth, privilege, DEI and podcasts for personal growth, this conversation is for you.
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