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Live from CultureCon: Pausing for Empathy and Equity with Bryetta Calloway

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Live from CultureCon, Jasmine Bellamy chats with the powerhouse Bryetta Calloway about meritocracy, marginalization, and why inclusion isn’t just a checkbox.

Bryetta shares her personal journey, spicy truths about workplace culture, and why the “just work hard” narrative doesn’t cut it anymore. From unspoken rules to emotional labor and allyship that actually means something, this convo is full of “wait... wow” moments.

Tune in for real talk, laughs, and the kind of insights that make you rethink your 9–5. ✨💼

Additional Resources:

Follow The LOVING Leader on LinkedIn

CultureCon 2025

CultureCon on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • Meritocracy often hides deeper structural exclusions based on cultural sameness
  • Inclusion must precede diversity and equity efforts for meaningful impact
  • Marginalized employees often carry invisible labor and trauma that leaders overlook
  • Allyship means being emotionally affected by injustice, not just intellectually aware
  • Pausing to notice emotional shifts and team dynamics is a crucial leadership skill
  • Storytelling is a powerful tool for empathy and culture transformation

  continue reading

96 episodes

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Content provided by Nikki Lewallen Gregory and PeopleForward Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nikki Lewallen Gregory and PeopleForward Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Live from CultureCon, Jasmine Bellamy chats with the powerhouse Bryetta Calloway about meritocracy, marginalization, and why inclusion isn’t just a checkbox.

Bryetta shares her personal journey, spicy truths about workplace culture, and why the “just work hard” narrative doesn’t cut it anymore. From unspoken rules to emotional labor and allyship that actually means something, this convo is full of “wait... wow” moments.

Tune in for real talk, laughs, and the kind of insights that make you rethink your 9–5. ✨💼

Additional Resources:

Follow The LOVING Leader on LinkedIn

CultureCon 2025

CultureCon on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • Meritocracy often hides deeper structural exclusions based on cultural sameness
  • Inclusion must precede diversity and equity efforts for meaningful impact
  • Marginalized employees often carry invisible labor and trauma that leaders overlook
  • Allyship means being emotionally affected by injustice, not just intellectually aware
  • Pausing to notice emotional shifts and team dynamics is a crucial leadership skill
  • Storytelling is a powerful tool for empathy and culture transformation

  continue reading

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