Join us on an insightful journey exploring the intersection of personal wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). We delve into the historical context of migration and racial bias, the evolution of DEIJ policies in school systems, and how holistic support is vital in education. Discover how schools can better prepare low-income students for specialized opportunities and how parental involvement can drive change. We'll also tackle pressing issues like workplace inequities, gender pay disparities, and the cultural impacts on health and work environments. Finally, we discuss the power of gratitude, music, and overcoming fears in personal growth workshops. #DiversityAndInclusion #EquityInEducation #WellnessJourney #RacialBias #EqualOpportunities #WorkplaceEquity #GenderPayGap #HolisticSupport Connect with Richard Hastings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardphastings Connect with Jeff Michaelis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-michaelis-820887177/ Thank you to our sponsor: https://findagreatattorney.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Personal Wellness Journey 00:03:07 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice 00:06:23 - Historical Context of Migration and Racial Bias 00:09:40 - The Evolution of Bias and Deij Policy Lenses in School Systems 00:12:57 - Parental Contributions to School Supplies 00:15:57 - The Importance of Holistic Support in Education 00:19:00 - Preparing Low-Income Students for Specialty High Schools 00:22:11 - Diversifying Education and Opportunities 00:25:10 - Providing Equal Opportunity Through Parent Buy-In 00:27:57 - Providing Tools for Parents at Home 00:30:47 - Coping with Trauma Through Education 00:33:36 - Addressing Inequitable Workplace Policies 00:36:29 - Gender Pay Disparities and Equal Opportunities 00:39:23 - Impact of Culture on Health and Workplaces 00:42:31.000 - Developmentally Appropriate Colors in Workshops 00:45:31 - Overcoming Fear of Participation in Workshops 00:48:26 - Gratitude and Music Produced & Edited By: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/