Debunking Diversity and Inclusion Myths in the Events Industry with Mita Mallick

In this episode, we talk with Mita Mallick about how her own event experiences inspired her to write a book debunking myths about inclusion.

Mallick is head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta and previously led diversity & inclusion and cross-cultural marketing at Unilever. Her inclusive culture-building efforts led to Unilever’s gender-balanced management and recognition as the #1 Company for Working Mothers in 2018 and #2 for Best Employers for Women in 2020. She also co-created a Cultural Immersions series, training more than 5,000 marketers on enhancing cultural competency.

Mallick is a champion of inclusivity and belonging in successful event experience design. In our conversation, she shares both positive and negative experiences she has had at conferences and encourages event professionals and attendees to prioritize diversity and inclusion, use their power to influence event planning decisions, and advocate for diverse representation.

Despite facing rejections and challenges in the publishing process, Mallick is determined to share her insights and experiences through her book, Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace.

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this conversation:

The challenges of achieving diversity and inclusion at conferences

The impact that a lack of representation and self-segregation can have on an event

The importance of selecting diverse panelists and creating inclusive environments

The impact of the small things, such as makeup and hair services, venue selection, and catering

Mentioned in This Episode Mita Mallick on LinkedIn

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