DEI: A Guide for My Non-Black Friends with Connie St. John
Libby is joined once again by friend and former colleague, Connie St. John. Connie is founder and president of No Weapon Productions, which specializes in change your life entertainment 
for film, television, stage productions, and live events. As an award-winning writer/director, she has written and directed over 100 stage and screenplays that have been produced and screened all over the world. She also heads the St. John Consulting Group and the Game Changers Experience, which provide leadership, training and consulting services for business leaders and individuals all over the world.
This week, Libby and Connie discuss Diversity and Inclusion and share in topics like:
Seeing black people as individualsGiving the benefit of the doubtChanging language in the context of racismWhen you should be asking yourself “would I say this about a white person?”Seeking to understand versus seeking to confirm stereotypesWhen to fight injustice with your walletDifferent types of organizations when it comes to D&IThrough her companies, Connie and her team have developed a unique blend of entertainment and business strategies to enhance productivity, strengthen employee engagement, develop successful branding and communication campaigns, and create innovative solutions for corporations and entrepreneurs. Connie proudly serves on the Foundation board for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where her son is an alum. She also serves on the board of the Women in Film & Video-DC organization, and is an advisory board member for NexxtOne Academy, a national nonprofit that prepares young people for careers in athletics, entertainment and fine arts. Based in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, Connie is a frequently sought-after public speaker, workshop leader, and business consultant.
Connect with Connie:
https://noweaponproductions.com/
https://stjohnconsultinggroup.com/
https://gamechangersexperience.com/
https://constantsthoughts.blogspot.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-st-john-stjohnconsultinggroup/
https://www.instagram.com/conniesaintjohn
