Equity Is Not a Dirty Word: A Conversation with Celeste Warren

About this episode

In this episode, Erica D’Eramo and Celeste Warren discuss the concept of equity in the workplace and its importance in removing systemic barriers.

Episode Summary In this episode of The Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo sits down with Celeste Warren, a diversity and inclusion consultant with nearly 40 years of experience and former Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in the modern workplace — equity. Celeste explains why equity isn’t about preferential treatment but about removing systemic barriers that prevent fair access to opportunity. Through powerf...

People in this episode

Host: Erica D’Eramo

Guest: Celeste Warren

Topics covered

• equity
• diversity
• inclusion
• systemic barriers
• workplace

Keywords

• equity
• diversity and inclusion
• systemic barriers
• opportunity
• workplace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merck

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