148: The Only One in the Room: Is Being the Token Your Superpower?

The big question today is how does "tokenism" differ from true inclusion, and how can businesses do better? MEET THE SPEAKERS Learn More: Podcast Launch Prep Week runs December 8-12, 2025. Interest form and registration at ⁠⁠podfoxmedia.com⁠⁠ Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 120+ countries. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation. Launch Your Own Podcast: Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Regyna Curtis is a soul rhythm activator and business mentor, dedicated to helping heart-centered, multi-passionate entrepreneurs create fulfilling, sustainable paths to success. Her unique approach empowers clients to build holistic ecosystems where their work supports their well-being—something often overlooked by traditional business strategies. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.atmaitri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/regyna-curtis/⁠ Monica M. Henderson is a global comedic speaker and Genius Activator who empowers audiences to tap into their unique brilliance and create meaningful impact in the world. As Founder and Architect of Mingle! Learning Collaborative and creator of MinkLife University's transformative action-planning courses, she combines technology, business acumen, and human connection to deliver innovative platforms that help people chart their own paths to success through personalized, trauma-informed experiences. ⁠https://www.monicamhenderson.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamhenderson/ Chereen Leong Schwarz is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the maker behind Smeeny Made Wild, a handmade knitwear brand that has evolved into a creative community for wild-hearted entrepreneurs. She works with outdoorsy creatives, values-led small business owners, and purpose-driven women who are seeking a slower, more intentional approach to business and life. Through creative business retreats, coaching, and online resources, Chereen helps her clients build aligned, sustainable businesses that support freedom, intention, and adventure. ⁠https://www.smeenymadewild.com⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@smeenymadewild Erin Perkins is deafblind, but you might not notice at first glance. She relies on a hearing aid and cochlear implant for hearing, without which she's profoundly deaf. Her vision is limited to 50 degrees, so if she doesn't wave back when you do, it's likely she didn't see or hear you. Working with independent business owners, coaches, and mentors opened her eyes to the widespread lack of accessibility awareness. This led her to focus on accessibility education. Erin is passionate about teaching businesses to be more accessible, using her personal experiences to promote true inclusion at every level. Her mission is to make the world more accessible, one business at a time. ⁠⁠https://www.mabelyq.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erineperkins⁠⁠

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