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Inclusion Catalyst

Hosted by Mickey Desai · society · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to Inclusion Catalyst, with your host Mickey Desai. We bring diversity leaders to the table to hear about current issues in diversity and inclusion, deconstructing complex social justice issues to showcase the best practices in our workplaces and our communities.

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What is Inclusion Catalyst about?

Welcome to Inclusion Catalyst, with your host Mickey Desai. We bring diversity leaders to the table to hear about current issues in diversity and inclusion, deconstructing complex social justice issues to showcase the best practices in our workplaces and our communities.

Who hosts Inclusion Catalyst?

Inclusion Catalyst is hosted by Mickey Desai. The show has published 72 episodes to date.

What has Inclusion Catalyst covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Self-Advocacy Is a Skill" (8 September 2026, 24 minutes), "You Are the Tool, with Rebecca Eldgredge" (2 June 2026, 18 minutes), and "You Are the Tool, with Rebecca Eldgredge" (2 June 2026, 18 minutes).

How often does Inclusion Catalyst publish?

Inclusion Catalyst publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 72 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Inclusion Catalyst?

Booking probability for Inclusion Catalyst is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inclusion Catalyst requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inclusion Catalyst's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Inclusion Catalyst?

The strongest fits for Inclusion Catalyst are Business & Management Consulting. Inclusion Catalyst has a society audience.

About the host

Mickey Desai hosts Inclusion Catalyst, a society podcast with 72 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Self-Advocacy Is a Skill

    Sep 8, 202624 min

    In this second conversation with Shailvi Wakhlu, The Inclusion Catalyst explores a critical but often overlooked dimension of workplace inclusion: what happens after people are invited to the table? Shailvi argues that...

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    You Are the Tool, with Rebecca Eldgredge

    Jun 2, 202618 min

    What’s really at stake when you ignore your nervous system? In this follow-up episode of Inclusion Catalyst , host Mickey Desai continues his conversation with Dr. Rebecca Eldredge, diving deeper into the real-world...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    You Are the Tool, with Rebecca Eldgredge

    Jun 2, 202618 min

    What’s really at stake when you ignore your nervous system? In this follow-up episode of Inclusion Catalyst , host Mickey Desai continues his conversation with Dr. Rebecca Eldredge, diving deeper into the real-world...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    The Cost of Caring, with Rebecca Eldridge

    May 19, 202631 min

    What happens when the people working hardest to make the world better begin to lose themselves in the process? In this episode of Inclusion Catalyst , host Mickey Desai sits down with licensed psychologist Dr. Rebecca...

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    Getting in Line: Rethinking DEI, Meritocracy, and Misconceptions

    May 5, 202639 min

    Host Mickey Desai sits down with Su Joun, principal of Diversity at Workplace Consulting Group , to unpack the realities and misconceptions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Su reframes DEI not as a system...

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    The Literacy Crisis We Can’t Ignore

    Apr 28, 202623 min

    This episode is produced in partnership with the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center . Host Mickey Desai sits down with children’s author and entrepreneur Tiffany Obeng, founder of Sugar Cookie Books, to explore a...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    “Secrets of the Killing State” with Corinna Lain

    Nov 25, 202557 min

    In this powerful episode, Inclusion Catalyst sits down with Professor Corinna Lain, legal scholar and author of the forthcoming book Secrets of the Killing State , to examine the realities behind lethal injection in the...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Charles Gibson: Building Belonging on College Campuses

    Jul 1, 202538 min

    Charles Gibson is the Chief Engagement and Belonging Officer at Randolph College . He visits the Inclusion Catalyst to talk about fostering a culture of belongingness and home for Randolph Students. Key Takeaways...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Nadia Mian: Catalyzing Faith-Based Affordable Housing

    Jun 24, 202526 min

    Nadia Mian is the Senior Program Director at the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement at Rutgers University. She visits the Inclusion Catalyst to discuss a very innovative faith-based housing initiative. Key...

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    Theresa Lau: Exposing the Harmful Cuts in the 'Big, Beautiful' Budget Bill

    Jun 17, 202526 min

    Theresa Lau, Senior Policy Counsel, Eradicating Poverty at the Southern Poverty Law Center , visits with Mickey again to discuss the proposed federal budget cuts and their potential impacts on social programs and...

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    Federal Budget Cuts & Social Program Impact: Teresa Lau

    Jun 10, 202533 min

    Theresa Lau is Senior Policy Counsel, Eradicating Poverty at the Southern Poverty Law Center . Theresa and Mickey discuss the proposed federal budget cuts and their potential impacts on social programs and states. Key...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    SB-17 Is Changing The Nonprofit Landscape

    Oct 1, 202429 min

    Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas visits the SnapCast. Dr. Fábregas is the Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE , a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina girls and their loved ones through education and emotional support. We...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Inclusing In Gaming, with Karla Copp

    Jun 25, 202420 min

    Carla Kopp is a game Designer, Developer, and Publisher. Her company is Weird Giraffe Games . Mickey talks with Carla to scratch the surface of diversity and inclusion in the gaming and game development world. Carla...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens

    Jun 20, 202430 min

    [This episode was originally published as part of the Nonprofit SnapCast.] Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit board consultant and certified leadership coach. She is the Principal and CEO of The...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Disability Empathy and Access featuring Lori Frisher

    May 29, 202337 min

    Today on the show, guest host Josh Miller of Josh Miller Ventures and IDEAS xLab talks to Lori Frisher as part of his Uncovering Your Value series. Frisher is a leader, an advocate, an entrepreneur, an athlete, a...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Standing in our “No” featuring Marija Abney

    May 15, 202346 min

    Today on the show, guest host Josh Miller of Josh Miller Ventures and IDEAS xLab talks to Marija Abney as part of his Uncovering Your Value series. Abney is a community organizer, the arts curator at The Soapbox...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Covering at Work and Uncovering Your Value

    May 1, 202327 min

    Today on the show, queer changemaker and public speaker Josh Miller kicks off a multi-part series on the topic of covering: downplaying, hiding or filtering parts of ourselves at work, with different social groups, at...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Welcoming Back Our Neighbors

    Apr 29, 202342 min

    Today on the show, Julien speaks with Richard Mireles , the Director of Communications at the Oakland-based non-profit CROP Organization . CROP stands for Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs and their...

  • Inclusion Catalyst

    Veterans & Higher Ed (Pt. 2): Perspectives on Navigating the Transition to College as a Student Veteran

    Apr 17, 202335 min

    Join LeNaya Hezel, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) as she chats with three alumni of the WSP program, Army veteran Chris Twigg, Navy veteran Desaree Edwards, and Marine...

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    Veterans & Higher Ed (Pt. 1): Why Supporting Military Students Requires an Inclusive Strategy

    Apr 3, 202326 min

    Join LeNaya Hezel, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) as she chats with WSP’s director of education, Dr. Cassie Sanchez, about how the WSP program supports transitioning...

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