Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Marketing professional Karen Baker shares her story of starting her own company at just 24 years old to leading the social impact practice at Boathouse Group and how family legacy of civil rights activism has deeply influenced her approach to business, underscoring the need for inclusive representation in the industry. With her wealth of experience working with renowned brands like BET and Puma, Baker offers invaluable advice for young marketing professionals, urging them to network, gain practical experience, and embrace the lessons learned from potential failures.
"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 
Check out exclusive bonus content on BeyondtheCheckbox.com!
This show is proud to be a part of The Living Corporate Network and to be produced by Earfluence.

Show Notes

Marketing professional Karen Baker shares her story of starting her own company at just 24 years old to leading the social impact practice at Boathouse Group and how family legacy of civil rights activism has deeply influenced her approach to business, underscoring the need for inclusive representation in the industry. With her wealth of experience working with renowned brands like BET and Puma, Baker offers invaluable advice for young marketing professionals, urging them to network, gain practical experience, and embrace the lessons learned from potential failures.

"Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson. 

Check out exclusive bonus content on BeyondtheCheckbox.com!

This show is proud to be a part of The Living Corporate Network and to be produced by Earfluence.

Creators and Guests

Host
Jackie Ferguson
Co-founder, VP of Content & Programming at The Diversity Movement | Author of The Inclusive Language Handbook | Host of the top-rated podcast “Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox” | Named to 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list

What is Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox?

A weekly podcast delivering diverse insights and perspectives from global leaders in business, executive education and diversity & inclusion. Hosted by award-winning business leader, best-selling author, investor and co-founder of The Diversity Movement, Jackie Ferguson.