May 26, 2021
Libby is joined once again by friend and former colleague, Connie St. John. Connie is founder and president of No Weapon Productions, which specializes in change your life entertainment ™ for film, television, stage productions, and live events. As an award-winning writer/director, she has written and directed over 100 stage and screenplays that have been produced and screened all over the world. She also heads the St. John Consulting Group and the Game Changers Experience, which provide leadership, training and consulting services for business leaders and individuals all over the world.
This week, Libby and Connie discuss Diversity and Inclusion and share in topics like:
- Seeing black people as individuals
- Giving the benefit of the doubt
- Changing language in the context of racism
- When you should be asking yourself “would I say this about a white person?”
- Seeking to understand versus seeking to confirm stereotypes
- When to fight injustice with your wallet
- Different types of organizations when it comes to D&I
Through her companies, Connie and her team have developed a unique blend of entertainment and business strategies to enhance productivity, strengthen employee engagement, develop successful branding and communication campaigns, and create innovative solutions for corporations and entrepreneurs. Connie proudly serves on the Foundation board for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where her son is an alum. She also serves on the board of the Women in Film & Video-DC organization, and is an advisory board member for NexxtOne Academy, a national nonprofit that prepares young people for careers in athletics, entertainment and fine arts. Based in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, Connie is a frequently sought-after public speaker, workshop leader, and business consultant.
Connect with Connie:
https://noweaponproductions.com/
https://stjohnconsultinggroup.com/
https://gamechangersexperience.com/
https://constantsthoughts.blogspot.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-st-john-stjohnconsultinggroup/
https://www.instagram.com/conniesaintjohn