In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, Shannon is joined by Elise Ahenkorah—award-winning strategist, global inclusion expert, and founder of Inclusion Factor—for a compelling conversation on what it really means to create inclusive environments where people and performance thrive.

Elise is a bold voice in redefining workplace inclusion. As the Lead Strategist at Inclusion Factor, she has worked with over 100 clients across three continents—including Bayer, IBM, and the World Bank—helping organizations build cultures rooted in fairness, access, and representation. Backed by a background in law, international relations, and change management, Elise turns complex talent challenges into actionable, data-driven solutions that drive retention and performance.

In this episode, Elise and Shannon explore how inclusive workplaces not only benefit individuals, but also fuel economic growth. They discuss the importance of intersectionality, why inclusion must be more than a checkbox, and how truly valuing people leads to stronger, healthier organizations. Elise also shares insights on why lifting women up economically—and making sure they feel empowered to price and profit confidently—is critical for equity and long-term success.

Tune in to hear why inclusive leadership is key to organizational success, how intersectionality can transform workplace culture, and what it takes to build environments where people feel empowered to show up fully and do their best work. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseahenkorah/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusionfactor/

Website: www.inclusionfactor.ca