Episode 31

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2nd Jan 2024

Having A Cultural Mindset For DEI With Imma Folch-Lázaro

As the landscape of DEI changes, we have to change with it! Next up on the Communicate Like You Give A Damn podcast, Host, Kim Clark leads a compelling discussion with Imma Folch-Lázaro, a seasoned PR agency owner based in Barcelona, Spain. Not only do Imma and Kim combat the stereotypes of a historically patriarchal society, but together they dive deep into Imma’s approach to coaching clients in inclusive language while advocating for genuine DEI efforts. Imma also guides a conversation surrounding Spain’s governmental initiatives, while shedding light on corporate accountability and the role of PR in driving meaningful cultural shifts. Authenticity and sincerity are at the core of this discussion that urges organizations and communications professionals to go beyond performative gestures and embrace substantive change.

About The Guest:

Imma Folch-Lázaro, a seasoned professional since 1996, has been instrumental in enhancing the visibility and market share of over 500 companies through LF Channel. As a consultant for new ventures and a distinguished social media trainer for executives, Imma leverages her extensive experience and ongoing training to specialize in business setup, consultancy, channel management, marketing, talent acquisition, and PR with a keen focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Europe. Her strength lies in IT and consumer electronics companies, where she serves as a facilitator and trainer in DEI, Social Selling, and Management, incorporating PNL and coaching techniques. An avid learner and LinkedIn member since May 2004, Imma's personal goal is to contribute positively to those around her, guided by her belief that life is 10% what happens and 90% how you deal with it.

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About Kim:

Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.

She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.

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Communicate Like You Give A Damn
Welcome to Communicate Like You Give A Damn, where we dive deep into the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and explore how communicators can effectively incorporate these principles into their strategies. We firmly believe that by positioning our companies well on social justice topics and adopting a DEI lens, we play a crucial role in the success of DEI initiatives within our organizations.

Your host, Kim Clark is not only a dynamic speaker and consultant but also a co-author of the Amazon number one bestseller, "The Conscious Communicator: The Fine Art of Not Saying Stupid Shit." While the title may make you think there will be plenty of swearing, it actually reflects our passion for helping communicators understand and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in their daily work.

Language, communication, engagement, and a compelling vision are the foundation of DEI, and that's what we'll be focusing on. It's time to move beyond performative communication and level up our approach to truly make a difference. Each episode, we bring you incredible guests who will share their personal stories and professional approaches, offering valuable insights and strategies to help us all become conscious communicators. Get ready to take notes because every episode contains a powerful message that will create a shift in your perspective.

Language leads to behavior so it's time to step up, communicate like You Give a Damn, and build a vibrant community of conscious communicators.

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Kim Clark

Kim Clark (she/her) works with leaders and communicators who are serious about learning and applying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to build strong teams and organizations.

She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller that features The DEPTH Model (TM). DEPTH is a strategic and proactive positional framework to guide organizations on DEI and social topics and messaging.

Her career spans documentary filmmaking, agency partnerships with the Discovery Channel, teaching at San Jose State University, and leading global internal communication teams at KLA, PayPal, GoDaddy, and GitHub. She is known for her ability to facilitate sensitive yet urgent conversations to make meaningful progress in creating inclusive workplaces.

She speaks at conferences, designs custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with leaders and companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications.