Episode 7: Empowering Women of Color in the Workplace

In this episode I interview Kyle Roach, Coach, Human Capital Management Consultant, and Host of The Straight Talk Diva.  We discuss how organizations can empower women of color in the workplace, challenges faces in the workplace, and the importance of mentorship.

About the Guest
Kyle Roach, Coach, Human Capital Management Consultant
Host of The Straight Talk Diva - //www.facebook.com/thestraighttalkdiva

Kyle Roach, known professionally as The Straight Talk Diva, is originally from East Liverpool, Ohio.  After relocating to San Jose, she acquired her Associates of Applied Science degree in Business Administration.  With years of experience working in the corporate world of Human Resources, she uses an unmatched level of dedication to now empower women.  Throughout her life, Kyle has faced various roadblocks such as unhealthy relationships, financial hardships, and even issues with her career choice.  During these setbacks, other women served as her guiding light to see things a bit differently, shifting her mindset.  Realizing her own potential to serve the same purpose, she discovered it was her calling to become a Transitional Clarity Coach.  Always encouraging, her expertise falls into the space of teaching women to identify their feelings, find clarity and move forward after traumatic events.  While doing so, she guides them in overcoming barriers that hold them back,  helping them establish or reestablish their strength, confidence and self-assurance.

Alongside her work as coach, Kyle also serves as author of "Decode Your Detiny: Live Your purpose and accept Nothing Less".   through her book, she hopes to teach women to ask themselves the important questions that will lead them to motivation and accomplishing goals.  Most importantly, in times of transition, it is her mission to help women collect the missing pieces of their lives, becoming the whole, productive and happy individual the deserve to be. 

About the Host
Kerry Rosado, Founder & Principal DEI Consultant
Dyvergent Consulting Group, LLC - www.dyvergentcg.com

Kerry is a Founder and Principal Diversity Consultant for Dyvergent Consulting Group, LLC. An elected official serving as a school board trustee with 7 years of diversity and inclusion experience. A proud mother of two boys with autism and a neurodiversity advocate.  A Latina in Tech that has worked at top tech companies such as Microsoft and Amazon to advocate for diversity and inclusion to empower women and minorities.​

Former board member for People Acting in Community Together (PACT), where she empowered the community to solve social issues related to housing, immigration, education, and social justice. Led community rallies to advocate for equitable education for all. Mentored youth through Google's CS First Program and Microsoft TEALS Program, teaching computer science fundamentals. Led and won hackathons at Women Who Code Silicon Valley, a non profit dedicated to helping women excel in technology.

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