DiversifyHER

Hosted by Raven Heyward

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Oct 2026

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DiversifyHER is a Gen Z-led podcast where I, Raven Heyward, engage with leaders to discuss the importance of representation. My mission is to inspire young girls, create meaningful mentorship opportunities, and explore ways to empower and uplift individuals in various industries and leadership roles.

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October 14, 2026Episode 628 min

EP 58: Becoming Who You Needed: Healing Beyond Achievement with Dr. Jasmine Reed

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Jasmine Reed. She is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and Founder and CEO of Ubuntu Psychological Services. For more than a decade, she has helped individuals and organizations navigate mental health, leadership, and success without sacrificing well-being. She is also the author of Becoming Who You Needed: The High Achiever’s Healing Journey , which explores the emotional patterns behind achievement and encourages high achievers to redefine success, reconnect with themselves, and create more fulfilling lives. Connect with Dr.Reed: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminereed/

October 4, 2026Episode 530 min

EP 57: The Reset: Redefining Success, Career & Wellness with Keon Dickenson-Berard

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Keon Dickenson-Berard. Keon is a people-first leader, entrepreneur, coach, wife, and mother whose career has evolved across sales leadership, technology, wellness, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. After more than a decade of leading high-performing sales teams, including serving as Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Insight Timer, she began to recognize how deeply professional performance is connected to personal well-being. Today, she leads Dreamwork Solutions, helping businesses build the strategy and systems needed to grow, while also turning her own health and healing journey into The Deep Reset™, a wellness experience centered on whole-body well-being. Through every chapter, Keon continues to redefine success on her own terms, proving that our careers are not just about moving up, but about using every experience to move closer to purpose. Connect with Keon: Website: https://www.dreamworksolutions.co/my-story The Deep Reset: https://www.dreamworksolutions.co/DiversifyHER

September 20, 2026Episode 428 min

EP 56: Serendipity by Design with Doris Daif

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Doris Daif. She is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience leading consumer strategy, digital transformation, and innovation at iconic companies including American Express, the NBA, and Nike. Most recently, she served as Nike’s Vice President of Consumer Loyalty and Membership, helping transform the brand’s relationship with more than 300 million members worldwide. She is also a passionate advocate for women and girls, bringing her leadership beyond the corporate world through her board service with USA for UNFPA and also is a cofounder of NextUp! Connect with Doris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-daif-30671810/

September 6, 2026Episode 338 min

EP 55 : The Unwritten Rules of Corporate America: How to Advocate for Yourself & Own Your Career with Devika Brij Maurice

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Devika Brij Maurice. She is a workplace strategist, author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Brij the Gap Consulting, where she helps professionals and organizations build stronger leaders and navigate career growth. A former leader at Google and LinkedIn, she has worked with organizations including Visa, Nike, Meta, and Morgan Stanley. She is also the author of Thrive in Color , a guide empowering underrepresented professionals to master self-advocacy, increase their influence, and take ownership of their careers. Connect with Devika! Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955811733?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp Website: https://brijthegapconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devikabrij/

August 16, 2026Episode 235 min

EP 54: Beyond the Ballot: Gen Z, Civic Engagement & Finding Your Voice with Vada A. Stephens II

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Vada A. Stephens II. Vada’s journey is one rooted in public service, leadership, and creating meaningful change in the communities around him. Today, he serves as Chief of Staff for Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, where he works across policy, economic development, community engagement, and strategic initiatives impacting communities throughout Hamilton County. But his journey to this point has taken him through so many different spaces. He’s worked in corporate banking, voting rights and advocacy, the United States Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow, and even was selected for a competitive internship position under the Biden Harris administration at the White House. Outside of his professional career, Vada has continued to prioritize civic engagement and education, including serving as a Princeton Education Foundation Trustee and holding leadership roles focused on increasing political participation and community involvement. And now, he’s preparing for his next chapter as he begins law school at the University of Cincinnati College of Law this fall. Connect with Vada: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadastephensii/

August 2, 2026Episode 137 min

EP 53: From Chapel Hill To Corporate with Nora Elsayed

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Nora Elsayed. Nora, is a field marketer at IBM in New York City, where she shapes go‑to‑market strategy at the intersection of tech, brand, and community. A UNC Kenan‑Flagler graduate and Luther Hodges Scholar, she’s also the founder of Girl Boss Gatherings and Evenin’ Out The Playin’ Field—two organizations focused on connection, confidence, and equity. Her Sudanese‑American identity, bilingual background, and love for art and sport shape her work. In 2023, she published her debut poetry collection What’s Left of Me, and she remains a devoted FC Barcelona fan. Connect with Nora! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-elsayed101/

April 21, 2026Episode 322 min

EP 52: Grace in the Pause: Turning Setbacks into Strength with Rhebia Heyward

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with her mother, Rhebia (REE-BEE-AH). For the first time, she brings her mom on the mic, and they keep it honest. They talk about what it’s like for a parent to watch their child hurt, why Rhebia sees “divine alignment” in the pause, and how faith, prayer, and trust can quiet the urge to control everything. She shares what helped Raven's parents build a stable foundation while raising Raven's older brother, Jalen, and Raven, plus practical encouragement for anyone who didn’t grow up with the same support, including the value of counseling and choosing a healthy team around you.

April 6, 2026Episode 230 min

EP 51: Caribbean Grit, Strategic Voice with Dr.Kimberley Williams

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Dr. Kimberley Williams. She is an award-winning educator and Assistant Professor at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, recognized by Poets & Quants as one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama and specializes in student engagement, instructional design, and strategic communication. Dr. Williams teaches managerial and corporate communication, using experiential learning and global collaboration to help students become effective, thoughtful communicators. Her work also includes leading workshops and presentations on communication, negotiation, and innovative teaching practices. Before academia, she was a professional track and field athlete sponsored by PUMA, competing internationally at events like the Pan-American Games and World Championships. Connect with Dr.Williams: LinkedIn: Kimberley Williams

January 25, 2026Episode 139 min

EP 50: How Lifting The Bottom Lifts Us All with LaChaun Banks

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with LaChaun J. Banks a nationally recognized leader in equitable economic development, inclusive growth, and cross-sector collaboration. LaChaun is a Professor of Practice at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School , where she teaches Markets, Government, and Sustainable Growth, and a research fellow at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise , contributing to the American Growth Project on place-based economic growth. She previously held senior leadership roles at Harvard Kennedy School , including serving as the inaugural Director for Equity and Inclusion at the Ash Center and the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, where she co-created the City Leader Guide for Equitable Economic Development now used by city leaders nationwide. With experience spanning academia, government, and the private sector, LaChaun has advised senior public officials, led multimillion-dollar initiatives, and helped shape frameworks that move equity from theory into practice, offering powerful insights on leadership, strategy, and building economies that work for everyone. Connect with Professor Banks! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachaun-banks-3a201721/

October 12, 2025Episode 1027 min

EP 49: The Scholar Who Serves with Wilhem Hector

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Raven Heyward, founder and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Wilhem Hector, born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, graduated Summa Cum Laude from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and made history as the first Haitian national awarded a Global Rhodes Scholarship. He will pursue a PhD in energy systems at Oxford, aiming to pioneer Haiti’s renewable energy infrastructure and expand hands-on learning in the national curriculum. Connect with Hector! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhem-hector/

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