Intro

To make our world a more harmonious and equitable place, we must take the time to build bridges across the divides of race and gender. This can be challenging, but it is an essential step to take in order to remove bias, reduce tensions, forge deeper connections, eliminate disparities, and create respect, trust, and greater understanding among all people. 

Dr. Tina Opie and Dr. Beth A. Livingston, co-authors of Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, join us for this episode to discuss how they are driving gender and racial equity in organizations. Their groundbreaking book provides leaders and individuals with effective guidance and tools on how to establish a safe, and equitable work environment.

Learn why gender equity cannot be realized without also striving for racial equity, and how we can move beyond individual solutions toward collective action to effectively bridge the gap. Hear first-hand stories and get practical tips on how we can work together across challenging divides and develop collaborative approaches that can transform the workplace and our lives. 

Listen and Learn: 

• What brought Beth and Tina together as friends, colleagues, and co-authors 
• A history of the divide between black and white women
• Inauthenticity surrounding the conversation on racism 
• The shortcomings of feminist movements that white feminists should be aware of
• The overarching goal of the shared sisterhood approach and what it has to offer 
• The three-step process for individuals to build Shared Sisterhood

Resources: 

• Grab your copy of Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work at our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781647822835
• Learn more about Opie Consulting Group: https://www.opieconsultinggroup.com/about-tina-opie
• Check out Tina’s website: https://www.drtinaopie.com/ 
• Visit Beth’s website: https://bethalivingston.com/  
• Connect with Tina on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook 
• Connect with Beth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook 

About Tina Opie and Beth A. Livingston

Dr. Tina R. Opie is an associate professor of management at Babson College, and an award-winning teacher, researcher, and consultant. She is a sought-after speaker and has advised large firms in the financial services, entertainment, media, beauty, educational, and healthcare industries. Her research has appeared in such outlets as O Magazine, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and Harvard Business Review, and has been published in multiple academic journals.

Dr. Beth A. Livingston is an Associate Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. She is a researcher, speaker, and consultant, working with large companies and nonprofits. Her research has been highlighted in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and on NPR and has been published in several top academic journals.

Together, they have co-authored the book Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work.

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