Show Notes
In this whopper of an episode, Chris and Ron join the panel again to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion. The panel includes Marianne Budnik, CMO at CrowdStrike, Shawn Henry, CSO at CrowdStrike, powerhouse educator and influencer Olivia Herriford, and MK Palmore, Director with the CISO division at Google. Stay tuned for a masterclass in DE&I, how they differ and how we can keep pushing the ball forward.
Key Takeaways:
01:53 Bio- Marianne Budnik
02:34 Bio- MK Palmore
03:36 Bio- Olivia Herriford
04:53 Bio- Shawn Henry
06:20 The panel discusses their first interest in diversity
21:36 Equity & Inclusion- how is it different, and what are some ways to incorporate them?
32:25 Finding influence from all types of people
37:12 Planning for DE&I
41:23 Advice to the people who strive to make a difference
59:20 Get in touch
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Marianne Budnik: Website | LinkedIn
Shawn Henry: Website | LinkedIn
Olivia Herriford: Website | LinkedIn
MK Palmore: Twitter | LinkedIn
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