Founder & CEO of iThink Change, An Employee Experience Consulting Agency, Best-Selling Author of "Shut'em Down: Black Women, Racism, and Corporate America"
Dr. Carey Yazeed Biography
Dr. Carey Yazeed is a Behavioral Scientist who specializes in equity and psychological safety in the workplace. She is the founder of iThink Change, a consulting agency that assists companies in understanding their employees. The author of several books including, "Shut’em Down": 'Black Women, Racism, & Corporate America', and "Everyday Struggle": 'How Toxic Workspaces Impact Black Women' (both Amazon Best Sellers in the category of business conflict), and "Unbreak My Soul": 'How Black Women Can Begin to Heal From Workplace Trauma'. CORE Magazine listed her as one of the Most Influential Blacks of 2022 and her work has been cited in Forbes, Glamour, and Social Work Today and seen on CBS News. Dr. Yazeed is a highly sought -after speaker for companies, organizations, and universities like The BrandLab, The Chisholm Legacy Project, State of Alabama HeadStart Program, State of Louisiana Children and Family Services, Bentley University, NorQuest College, University of South Alabama, and University of Delaware. A native of South Louisiana, Dr. Yazeed is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Research from Louisiana State University.
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Dr. Carey Yazeed Speaking Topics
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Pay Me What You Owe Me: Black Women, Equity, and Corporate America
Let’s have an honest conversation regarding why Black women are consistently paid less than our white male counterparts, how unequal pay continues to perpetuate the wealth gap, and why doing the right thing will benefit everyone, including Corporate America. Dr. Yazeed will create a safe space for Black women to share their thoughts of how unequal pay impacts them, while leaders will walk away with recommendations for how they can begin to close this racial/gender wealth gap.
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The Interruption of Everything: Becoming an Intersectional Leader
Intersectionality has become the new buzzword that is being used as a weapon, instead of the multidimensional framework that describes the complexities that make each of us unique. Coupled with the fear of cancel culture, when aspiring to move into management we find ourselves at a crossroads
• the intersection of trying to hide our differences, hoping to blend in and gain access into the upper echelons of the c-suite, while seeing life through a multifaceted lens. Dr. Carey Yazeed will discuss why Corporate America needs you to interrupt the status quo by showing up as your authentic self, and the five steps needed to become an intersectional leader.
Dr. Carey Yazeed Videos
Healing From Toxic Workplaces
Tune into the Refueling Station Live as Dr. Carey Yazeed, and I delve into the essential steps to heal from and cope with toxic workplaces. Discover...
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Dr. Carey Yazeed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Pay Me What You Owe Me: Black Women, Equity, and Corporate America, The Interruption of Everything: Becoming an Intersectional Leader and Waiting to Exhale: When Black Women Can't Be Vulnerable in the Workplace. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Carey Yazeed for your event is available upon request. Dr. Carey Yazeed generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassandra Worthy, Dr. Bernice King, JLove Calderon, Erika Gilchrist and Karen Catlin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Carey Yazeed for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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