We all want to work in places where everyone feels included, valued, embraced, and maybe even celebrated. But, what if good intentions aren't enough to build a truly inclusive culture? 

We know equity and belonging matter, but systems and people, all too often, seem stuck in paradigms that exclude and, often, cause harm. So how do we implement real change? This episode tackles some of the big inclusion myths that prevent real change - and reveals what it takes to progress.  

And, today, we’re joined by special guest, Mita Mallick, sharing insights and practical steps we can take to tackle inclusion in a more effective way.

In today’s episode we’re digging into:

• How do we move from magical thinking to courageous action? 
• What will it take to shift from bystanders to allies?
• Can we lead what we don't understand? 
• And what will it take to replace trauma tourism with actual empowerment? 
• Discover everyday allyship, the business imperative for equity, and how to transform your intent into impact. 
• Paradigm shifts to challenge assumptions - and practical steps to inspire you. 

And we’re in conversation with:

SPARKED HOT TAKE WITH: Mita Mallick | Reimagine Inclusion: Book

Mita is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses and cultures. She is the Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta. Mallick is a regular contributor for Entrepreneur, and her writing has been published in Harvard Business Review, The New York Post, Cosmopolitan, and Business Insider, among others. She’s a co-host of the Brown Table Talks podcast and author of her new book, Reimagine Inclusion, which debunks 13 myths that hold us back from transforming our workplaces. She delivers powerful storytelling combined with practical and hands-on ways for us to be more inclusive leaders. 

YOUR HOST: Jonathan Fields

Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He’s also the creator of an unusual tool that’s helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED.

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