Reimagining Inclusion with Mita Mallick

Mita Mallick is our guest today, a corporate changemaker known for her transformative work in the beauty and consumer product goods industry. Mita is a staunch advocate for representing black and brown communities and has built a career around inclusive storytelling and leadership.Mita's extensive career includes roles at prominent companies like Carta, Unilever, Pfizer, Avon, and Johnson & Johnson. She is not only a sought-after speaker but also a coach for startup founders, executives, and public CEOs. Mita is also the co-host of "The Brown Table Talk" podcast, where she and Dee Marshall share valuable insights on empowering women of color at work and advice for allies.Mita is a respected voice in the industry, with her contributions featured in top publications like Harvard Business Review, Adweek, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. She has been interviewed by major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Business Insider. Mita's work was also featured in the CBS News documentary "Women in the Workplace and the Unfinished Fight for Equality."Mita is the author of the forthcoming book "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace." Her book combines powerful storytelling with practical strategies to help leaders become more inclusive. Mita's educational background includes a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children.
In this episode Sarah explores  Mita's journey from a challenging childhood marked by bullying and cultural differences to her impressive career and advocacy work. They discuss the importance of finding one's voice and the steps Mita took to overcome her shyness and become a confident speaker.
Mita emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize and appreciate different communication styles and preferences within their teams, acknowledging that not everyone needs to be the loudest voice in the room. This understanding contributes to building inclusive and supportive work environments.
To preorder a copy of Mita’s book go here: https://www.amazon.com/Reimagi....ne-Inclusion-Debunki her on The Brown Table Talk Podcast here: https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/
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