The podcast discusses topics that push you Beyond Your Current Culture through the lens of business and current events, focusing on Community, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Culture, and Social Impact.
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June 10, 2026Episode 9044 min
Stitching your inner soul and your outer appearance
Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group speaks with Dani Feher, owner of Pransome Community. Dani wants to empower people who may face assumptions and biases based on their appearance by providing them with confidence and support. They/Them emphasized the importance of social impact, noting how people's behavior and interactions can significantly affect others, particularly the young, old, and disenfranchised.
May 13, 2026Episode 8950 min
To be Black, Male and a Ballet dancer- Amar Smalls
Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group interviews ballet dancer Amar Smalls as he shares about his experiences with stereotypes and discrimination in ballet companies. They discussed how traditional ballet companies remain resistant to change, with limited opportunities for Black dancers beyond Alvin Ailey and Dance Theater Harlem, and how dancers often face pressure to maintain traditional styles while being penalized for speaking truthfully about their experiences. The conversation also covered how dance companies could better market their dancers as personalities rather than just performers, similar to how other entertainment industries promote their talent, and Amar's own business venture called Smalls Dance, which he created with his sister to provide opportunities for young dancers in Brooklyn.Ballet is a business!
April 22, 2026Episode 8822 min
Doctor by day and Candle Maker by Night
Leslie Short of The Cavu Group interviews Dr. Alexis DavisNew Social Impact Podcast: Dr. Alexis Davis. Doctor by day, candle maker by night. Black Joy Soy. As a resident, she realized that if her mind and body were not at peace, she couldn't bring it to others. She started Black Joy Soy. Now she has Black Joy Fund, which allocates 5% of proceeds to support Black nonprofits focused on mental health and wellness for the African American community.
March 18, 2026Episode 8741 min
Is Prison Reform for real?
Leslie Short interviews Mimi Coffie from The Social Justice Network about her advocacy regarding prison reform. Mimi shares her personal experience through the legal system. The disparities in education between male and female prisoners and navigating the reentry process.
February 11, 202648 min
Shaping Healthcare through Person-Centered Care
Host and owner of The Cavu Group, Leslie Short, interviews Cynthia Overton, PHD.Cynthia Overton, PhD, is an author, speaker, and advocate for person-centered care. Her perspective is shaped by her experience after a rare spinal cord injury led to seven weeks in three hospitals, where she sought high-quality care, negotiated with insurance companies, relearned to walk, and transitioned into life with a disability. That journey inspired her book, Clear Cane Chronicles: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Through Person-Centered Care, and ongoing work to develop a digital companion to support people navigating care beyond the clinic.Discussion:1. What is Person-Centered care?2. Health Insurance vs. Care3. What's Missing in our health system4. Being your best advocate5. Building your health care team6. Accessibility has different meanings for: Patient, Hospital, Insurance, Dr.'s, and society...
January 21, 202645 min
Rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion
Leslie Short interviews Jenni Lee, focusing on how to rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion. .JenniLee is a fashion stylist with over 2 decades of experience specializing in editorial, brand, and celebrity styling. She's worked with icons like Lauryn Hill, Scarlett Johansson, and Greta Gerwig, and her work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and TIME. She's collaborated with major brands including Bloomingdale's, Diesel, and Heineken, bringing her cinematic vision to television, advertising, and print media.Discussion: 1. The challenges of adapting personal style and identity after career transitions.2. Emphasizing the importance of storytelling and audience awareness in styling choices. 3. Explored strategies for reinventing one's wardrobe using existing clothes, including mixing and matching, adding accessories, and considering the context and audience for different occasions. 4. Sustainable fashion and style, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and comfort over trends.5. Sustainable and affordable fashion options, emphasizing the benefits of shopping at consignment stores and online platforms
December 10, 202527 min
Cultivating Power: The Rise of Black Urban Farming
Christa discusses what Social Impact means to her and how she was determined to build Farmer Jawn on her own terms. Christa Barfield owner of Farmer JawnChrista Barfield is a healthcare professional-turned-farmer and lifelong Philadelphia resident. After a corporate career and travel, she was inspired to connect with the land, decolonize the outdoors, and assess social issues that significantly affect Black and Brown communities and everyone's access to organic food. She has received a James Beard Immersion Leader Award for her experiences and perspectives in agriculture.
November 19, 202553 min
Who are you without your Title?
Leslie Short of The Cavu Group and host of Visibility Ultd. Interviews with Joi Brown, owner of Culture Creators, and Nicole Anderson, owner of NAL Speakers Bureau. What happens when you no longer have your corporate title? Discussion: 1. The impact of your Title2.Career Transitions3. Prioritizing self-care and community4. Barriers to Professional Advancement5. From Employee to Entrepreneurship6. Women of Color in the workplace
October 15, 202544 min
The Burden of Excellence-Work-Life-Self
Leslie Short interviews Joi Brown, Founder and CEO of Culture Creators, on the burden of excellence at work, when you are home, and the fight within yourself. Joi Brown is the Founder and CEO of Culture Creators, the leading platform that connects global cultural leaders with the next generation of diverse innovators. Through Culture Creators and its nonprofit foundation, she has created training, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities that have awarded over $350,000 to students of color in just the past two years.She is the visionary behind the annual Leaders & Innovators Awards Brunch in Los Angeles, widely known as culture’s biggest brunch, which honors trailblazers across music, business, entertainment, and beyond.
August 27, 202546 min
Embracing Deaf Culture & Representation
Embracing Deaf Culture & Representation You can not speak about Deaf culture without having someone from the culture share their experience. I was honored to have the opportunity to hear from Bridget Lemus about her experience as a Deaf Black woman, and Epiphany Davis shared her experience as a Black woman working as an ASL interpreter. Our additional ASL interpreters are Someone Bowman and Benny Llamas.
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