Belonging: The Missing Piece of the DEI Conversation

Right now, DEI is under attack like never before. Some are calling it the war on DEI as companies roll back policies, funding gets cut, and conversations around diversity become more heated than ever. But what if we’re missing the bigger picture?

 

In this episode of Unapologetically Yours, host Ashley Logan, CEO of Yakkety Yak, unpacks the complexities of DEI from both a business leader’s perspective and a deeply personal lens. Drawing on her own experiences navigating privilege, bias, and inclusivity in the workplace, Ashley explores why true DEI efforts must go beyond checking boxes—and why fostering belonging is the missing piece in so many discussions.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why DEI is under attack right now, and what that really means
• The privilege and biases that shape our workplaces (whether we realize it or not)
• The biggest misconceptions about DEI that need to be challenges
• Why belonging is the most overlooked aspect of DEI
• How leaders (and all of us) create real inclusivity

…and so much more! 

 

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pftYeZGmDTM

 

Connect with Ashley:

Instagram @ashleydlogan

Website https://ashleydlogan.com/

 

Have a topic or guest you’d love to see featured on the Unapologetically Yours podcast? Send us an email: podcast@unapologeticallyyours.com 

 

Key words

DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, workplace, gender inequity, personal experiences, leadership, social justice, empathy

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to DEI: A Personal Journey

10:00 Experiences in the Workplace: Gender Inequity and Harassment

15:51 The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

19:04 Commitment to Change and Moving Forward