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What It Truly Means to Be an Ally
Episode 48

What It Truly Means to Be an Ally

Allyship is a verb—and it needs a refresh. Host Monique Akanbi sits down with Victoria Mattingly, founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, and Sertrice Shipley, founder & CEO of Plan to Action LLC, about how HR teams can evolve their allyship practices from symbolic gestures to meaningful, proactive advocacy. They explore common misconceptions, the dynamics of ally/partner relationships, and actionable strategies for HR professionals.

Honest HR

January 7, 202529m 36s

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Show Notes

Allyship is a verb. And when done correctly, it can be a great tool to further your I&D goals. Host Monique Akanbi sits down with Victoria Mattingly, founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, and Sertrice Shipley, founder & CEO of Plan to Action LLC, to dig into common misconceptions about allyship, what the ally/partner relationship looks like, and what HR professionals can do to be a good ally. 

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