2045’s Porter Braswell: Building the Inclusive Cultures of Tomorrow
May 22, 2024
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Porter Braswell, CEO of 2045 Studio, shares his journey founding the company and discusses challenges in diversity recruiting. He explores the importance of building inclusive workplace cultures for professionals of color, overcoming business obstacles, and evolving conversations on race at work post-George Floyd. The podcast emphasizes the significance of discussing race for inclusivity and productivity in the workplace.
Building inclusive workplace cultures is vital for retaining and promoting professionals of color.
Effective diversity initiatives are essential in tech industries to enhance representation and inclusion.
Empowering professionals of color through inclusive leadership and community support promotes retention and advancement.
Deep dives
Porter Braswell Talks About 2045 Studio and Jopwell
Porter Braswell discusses his new company, 2045 Studio, aimed at helping companies retain and promote professionals of color to build inclusive workplaces. Reflecting on his previous business experience with Jopwell, he shares insights from his finance career that inspired him to advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Braswell emphasizes the need for organizations to create inclusive cultures where professionals of color can thrive, drawing on personal experiences and industry challenges.
The Challenge of Diversity Recruiting in the Tech Industry
Braswell highlights his frustration with the inefficient approach to diversity recruiting in the tech industry, sparked by the lack of diversity data in major tech companies in 2014. He recalls being tasked with recruiting diverse candidates while fulfilling his primary role, highlighting the need for more effective diversity initiatives. This experience motivated him to launch Jopwell, focusing on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Empowering Inclusive Leadership Through 2045 Studio
Braswell elaborates on the mission of 2045 Studio, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive leaders and cultures to support professionals of color. The company's approach involves executive coaching and community-building to ensure professionals feel valued and heard, leading to improved retention and promotion rates. By integrating coaching and community support, 2045 Studio aims to redefine the DEI landscape in organizations.
Long-Term Vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Braswell envisions 2045 Studio as a global platform where professionals of color come together to influence change and hold decision-making positions across various industries. He emphasizes the need for lasting investments in technology and human capital to bridge the inclusion gap in corporate cultures. By fostering inclusive leadership and prioritizing equitable outcomes, companies can build resilient, diverse, and impactful work environments.
The Evolution of Conversations on Race at Work
Reflecting on the evolution of conversations about race at work since the launch of Race at Work podcast, Braswell underscores the importance of discussing race through an inclusive and empathetic lens. He stresses the need for all employees, particularly people managers, to cultivate inclusive cultures and address race-related issues proactively. By engaging in open dialogues and leveraging technology for scalability, companies can foster a culture of belonging and productivity.
Empowering Inclusive Leadership Through 2045 Studio
Braswell elaborates on the mission of 2045 Studio, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive leaders and cultures to support professionals of color. The company's approach involves executive coaching and community-building to ensure professionals feel valued and heard, leading to improved retention and promotion rates. By integrating coaching and community support, 2045 Studio aims to redefine the DEI landscape in organizations.
After hosting Race at Work for its first three seasons, Porter Braswell, Founder and CEO of 2045 Studio, sits down as a guest on the podcast for the first time and shares how he began Race at Work back in 2020.
Porter also talks with Channa about early experiences from his career in finance that led him to discover his passion for uplifting professionals of color.
He then discusses his latest company, 2045 Studio, an organization that helps companies retain and promote their professionals of color by working with them to build inclusive workplace cultures.
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