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Just Talking Business with Stephanie van VarkAuthor: Stephanie van Vark
Hard knock small business owner Stephanie van Vark learned entrepreneurship on the job. For thirteen years, through hail, hurricane, persistence and pandemic, she's survived using wit, grit and Southern Charm as her weapons of choice. Listen as Stephanie and a few friends (old, new and fellow entrepreneurs) share stories of pivot, perseverance, survival and redemption in the small business landscape. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Cornell Crews Talks Truth about DEI compared to Historic Redlining in Raw Interview
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
In this conversation, Stephanie Van Vark speaks with Cornell Crews Jr., the executive director of the Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in financial institutions and communities.They discuss the historical context of redlining, the ongoing challenges faced by communities of color, and the need for advocacy and accountability in financial practices. There is a $310 trillion cost to racism in businesses based on an International Banking Federation study. Cornell highlights the economic impact. What do you think the impact is? Let us know your thoughts. Then, LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion04:52 The Impact of DEI on Financial Institutions09:58 The Misconceptions of DEI15:58 Strategies for Supporting Black Businesses21:40 The Role of Leadership in DEI26:51 Action Plans for Equity32:05 Cultural Influence on Trends37:58 The Future of DEI and Community Resilience#DiversityMatters #InclusionRevolution #equityinaction #justtalkingbusiness #theentrepreneurspodcastSee this vodcast and others on YouTube @StephanieCreatesTV
