The Journey to Greater Representation
In this episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Jeff Rivera, a renowned American author, producer, and co-founder of Collective 5 Entertainment, talks to Ann about the significance of diversity and inclusion. This episode is a journey through Jeff's life from poverty to being a world-famous speaker. With over 200 books, as well as television, radio, and digital publications, Jeff has created an impressive body of work.
The discussion highlights the impact of underrepresentation and the importance of seeing and celebrating differences in people. Jeff draws attention to how the lack of representation affects individuals from marginalized communities. The conversation also touches on ways to accelerate progress in representation through current and upcoming projects.
If you're interested in gaining insight into the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it can lead to a better understanding of people's differences, check out this episode. It serves as a reminder that inclusion is an ongoing process that requires effort.
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Learn moreAnn Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance & Identity at Microsoft, talks with cybersecurity thought leaders and influential industry experts about the trends shaping the cyber landscape and what should be top-of-mind for the C-suite and other key decision makers. Ann and her guests explore the risk and promise of tools and systems powered by AI, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technology, as well as the impact on how humans work, communicate, consume information, and live in this era of digital transformation. Please note, the opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect opinions of, Microsoft or Ann Johnson.
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