Episode 63 - Mitigating risks by creating inclusive spaces with DEI Expert Vivian Acquah

In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Vivian Acquah, a certified DEI advocate, trainer, and speaker, who is on a mission to create inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. Born and raised in Amsterdam with Ghanaian roots, Vivian brings a wealth of personal and professional experience, blending her background in financial and IT consulting with her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We delve into her unique approaches, from using food metaphors to explain DEI to leveraging virtual reality and DEI card decks for fostering empathy and courageous conversations. **Tune in to discover:** - Vivian’s journey from maternity bias to becoming a DEI advocate - The difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion and why they matter - How virtual reality can transform DEI training - The role of DEI card decks in starting impactful conversations and building strategies **Quotation:** *"Empathy is the unlocker for inclusion."* — Vivian Acquah --- 🤗 [HEY NATHY](https://forms.gle/B1XU76R8KmunizZb7): Send your comments, questions, and suggestions