
Building Relationships with Care with Special Guest: Arlene Rahn
About this episode
In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis (President & CEO of Integrity Development Corp.) and Tommie Lewis (President & CEO of Make It Plain Consulting) welcome the inspiring Arlene Rahn — speaker, panelist, facilitator, and founder of RedHouse Performance Consulting.
Together, they explore the art of building relationships with care, diving deep into Arlene’s life journey, lessons on belonging, authenticity, and resilience, and her powerful C.A.R.E. framework: Curiosity, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy.
Through personal stories — from corporate boardrooms to global consulting work — Arlene reveals how empathy can transform relationships, organizations, and communities. This conversation also touches on leadership challenges, navigating bias, and finding common ground in divided times.
🎙️ About the Hosts
- Eric Ellis – President & CEO, Integrity Development Corp. | 📞 (513) 317-1778 | DEI strategist, leadership coach, and speaker.
- Tommie Lewis – President & CEO, Make It Plain Consulting | 📞 (513) 207-6056 | Leadership strategist, trainer, and keynote speaker.
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