Creating Anti-Oppressive Hiring Practices with Stephanie Castellanos

In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Stephanie Castellanos, founder of Uproot Talent and creator of Woke Shop. Join them as they discuss transforming hiring practices, creating anti-oppressive workplace cultures, and the importance of humanizing the recruitment process, drawing from Stephanie's two decades of grassroots organizing and her experience as the daughter of Mexican immigrants.

In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Stephanie Castellanos, a trailblazer in diversifying the C-suite and fostering anti-oppressive cultures within organizations.

Join them as they discuss:

Creating transparent and inclusive hiring processes
The role of emotional intelligence in recruitment
Addressing resistance to change in organizational culture
The importance of community partnerships
The future of DEI in the workplace
Practical strategies for both employers and job seekers
The impact of representation in education

Stephanie Castellanos is the founder of Uproot Talent and creator of Woke Shop. With over two decades of grassroots organizing experience, she has led talent strategies for startups and public schools, founded coalitions to recruit and retain teachers of color, and created transformative learning experiences for thousands. Her work continues to connect leaders from the global majority to impactful roles across various sectors, closing the opportunity gap and co-creating more equitable workplaces.

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