How can we make the Best of Awards more inclusive? A discussion on Diversity & Mindfulness & empathy during chaos with Ericka Jones

<p>On this week's episode of the Collective Marketing Podcast (called Twin Cities Collective podcast at the time of this recording) I talk with local fitness influencer, yoga instructor & Diversity & Inclusion Business Leader Ericka Jones about how to make TCC more inclusive during Best of Awards and year round, mental health during times of chaos & why these conversations are important.</p> <p>Ericka's journey of bravery began the moment she experienced fear of being labeled, being the only one, stereotyped, excelling and failing. Through personal growth and yoga, she began walking the road of courage to cultivate bravery. This began the journey of being a compassionate about serving people to ensure they had access resources to thrive. <br /> <br /> Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and lived across the eastern part of the U.S. Attend She’s the University of Nebraska with a B.A. in Journalism and forever a Cornhusker.<br /> <br /> Ericka is a D&I professional for over 11 years. In her role current role as a Global Inclusion & Diversity leader, she collaborates with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies that will increase diversity, build and sustain inclusive behaviors.<br /> <br /> Ericka is a also a Baptiste Yoga teacher who empowers each student to discover possibilities on their mat and taking it off the mat to elevate the world around them. Practicing yoga inspired her to travel to Kenya with Minnesota Power Yoga and support Africa Yoga Project to experience how this practice has transformed hundreds of lives and positively impacted communities.<br /> <br /> Founder of the Yoga Coalition. An alliance for combined action bringing inclusion, equity and diversity to the yoga community. Ericka is a 200-hr yoga teacher and lululemon ambassador. Bringing diversity, mindfulness and inclusion into spaces is her purpose and passion</p> <p>You can connect with Ericka at </p> <p><a class="text-blue underline" contenteditable="false" href= "https://www.instagram.com/ericka.jones_/" target="_blank" re