Benjamin McCall joins Rayanne for an in-depth conversation about Leadership Development and DEI, as well as Coaching and  "meeting someone where they are." 

• How do we build bridges?
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Intent vs. Facade: "Everything is about moments." 
• The idea of "The Other"
• Diversity efforts require work
• Are we leaning away from the moment that launched the most recent wave of Diversity Efforts
• Learning from the Failures
• Consistency in the Work 
• The Four Ps: Process, Pay, Promotion, and Practices

"Build into your process where you pay and promote diversity better and then that becomes a practice."

Start with Empathy. 
And build bridges.

GUEST: Benjamin McCall "Intent vs. the Façade of Diversity"

[32 min 48 sec]

Martin Burns, Featured Poet for April, joins host Rayanne Thorn Krueger to chat about his poetry, process, and exploring the human condition. Burns has a degree in poetry and uncovers his feeling about writing and how it has impacted his life and work.

"It take time to write something that means something."

S1 E4 Guest: Featured Poet Martin Burns

Beach Town Series: 
Author Lynn Abaté-Johnson chats with Rayanne about her book, "Voices of the 21st Century: Women Empowered through Passion and Purpose."

Inspirational keynote speaker and two-time International bestselling author, Lynn Abaté-Johnson has been building global communities on and offline since before it was a “thing”. In 2022, she published her non-fiction, “Out Of Love: A Daughter’s Journey With Her Mom To The End”. This account of Lynn’s experience after her mom’s cancer diagnosis was written in service of other family caregivers. Lynn’s 2nd International bestseller, “Voices of the 21st Century: Women Empowered Through Passion and Purpose” is a global hit, with a diverse group of women contributing. Lynn’s chapter, “You Are Worthy Of Love”, reveals a story about her past life that, up until now, she never shared publicly.


*Part of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E8 Guest: Author Lynn Abaté - Johnson  "Voices Of The 21st Century"

Eric Wade, Author of "America vs. Americans: How Capitalism Has Failed a Capitalist Nation and What We Can do About it" chats with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about inspiration, being a writer, creators in the future. 

Eric is a featured author at the Upcoming Author Pop-Up Event at Beach Town Books in San Clemente, CA.

Eric Wade is the editor of Stansberry Research’s cryptocurrency investment advisories, which have created millionaires and changed people’s lives. Eric made Internet history selling the first domain name (Wallstreet.com) for over $1 million, sold a movie script to actor Adam Sandler, and founded a Los Angeles music business that was recognized locally and internationally. Studying economics in college fueled his desire to remake capitalism, reshape our government, reduce taxes, and improve the standard of living for all Americans. Eric lives in California with Ana, his wife of thirty-two years, who is a children’s book author and inspiration for his big ideas.

S1 E9 Guest: Eric Wade, Author of  "America vs.  Americans"

Beach Town Series 
 
Author of "Goodnight Surf City" Toni Haas joins Rayanne Thorn Krueger to talk about her book, her art, the creative process, and what's next for her. 
 
Toni Haas, a fifth-generation Southern Californian, beautifully intertwines her love for art and her deep roots in Huntington Beach within her work. Growing up in the San Bernardino Mountains and having spent numerous summers in Huntington Beach before making it her home in the late 80's, Toni's connection with the locale shines brightly in her narratives. Today, Toni cherishes moments with her grandchildren. For Toni, life is about family, nature, and making unforgettable memories. 
 
*Part 5 of a 10-part series celebrating Beach Town Books Author Pop-Up Event on April 20-21. 

Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E11 Guest: Author Toni Haas, "Goodnight Surf City"

Beach Town Series:

Farnaz Calafi joins Rayanne for a chat about her book "Hazel and Her Sun," her process, and what's next for her. 

Farnaz Calafi loves writing in all genres. Whether fact-based & well-researched, or fictional & out of this world bizarre! She previously worked for the Los Angeles Times & her OpEd pieces have been published in USA Today, San Diego Union-Tribune, & The New York Times.

*Episode 6 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E12 Guest: Author Farnaz Calafi,  "Hazel And Her Sun"

Beach Town Series:

Matthew Arnold Stern, writer and speaker, will chat with Rayanne about his book, The Remainders," his process, and what's next for him.

Matthew Arnold Stern is an award-winning writer and public speaker. He has written professionally since 1983 as a technical writer, publicist, and journalist. He published four novels, including Amiga and The Remainders, and a guide to impromptu speaking, Mastering Table Topics. Matthew grew up in Reseda in the San Fernando Valley, where he graduated valedictorian from Reseda High School and earned a Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Northridge. He lives in Orange County, California and is married with two children, a granddaughter, and lots of pets.

*Part is 7 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E13 Guest: Author Matthew Arnold Stern, "The Remainders"

Beach Town Series 
 
Author KC McGee stops by REAL Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, "Keep Me" - a story of courage and survival. 
 
KC McGee was born March, 1972, while her journey has been altered throughout her life, she pressed forward raising her nine children, she pursued her career as a Novelist while working and studying Behavioral Health at UCSD, she is now on her journey to becoming a well- known Novelist captivating readers with her five-book series and more, building her legacy for her children. Today she is a published Author pursuing her dreams. 
 
*Part 8 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E14 Guest: Author KC McGee, "Keep Me" - A Story Of Courage

Beach Town Series: 
 
Author of "That Time I Loved You" Jill Gunderson stops by Real Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, the writing process, and what's next for her. 
 
Jill is the author of ‘That Time I Loved You.’ She's a Canadian living in California with her husband, 4 kids, and labradoodle. When she's not making beds, school lunches or chasing my dog down our street, she's usually lost in an Audible while folding laundry and sipping wine. She can also be caught stealing her friends and family’s food at restaurants ‘just to taste’. 
 
*Part 9 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E15 Guest: Author Jill Gunderson, "That Time That I Love You"

1st Time Children's Book Author, Author Zack, chats with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about his new book, "Truffle Cat." 
 
Zack is a co-founder and the CEO of Nomadix, a company that creates sustainable, versatile, and high-performance products for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Besides his work at Nomadix, Zack is also a children's book author. His first board book, "Truffle Cat," is an inspiring story about a curious cat who pursues his dream of becoming a truffle hunter. Truffle Cat encourages children to explore new places and pursue their passions no matter what obstacles are in the way. Zack grew up in Virginia, earning a degree from Virginia Commonwealth University before setting off on a global adventure, living and working in more than 40 countries. In his free time, Zack is an avid soccer fan, and loves to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring new places with his family. 
 
*Part 10 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up Event on April 20-21. 
Beach Town Books 
99 Avenida Serra, 
San Clemente, CA

S1 E17 Guest: Author Zack Helminiak, "Truffle Cat"

This episode features the poem:
Cassanova and Delilah by rtk 

"empty halls echo with
laughter once known"

S1 E18 Poetry: "Cassanova and Delilah" by rtk

Real Conversations about Diversity in Life and in the Workplace. 
Plus how to care about employees you work so hard to hire & train.  

One conversation at at time.

#Diversity #DEIB #DEI #Belonging #HR #Hiring #Recruiting #EmployerBranding #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeRetention

GUEST: Benjamin McCall "Intent vs. the Façade of Diversity"

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