In the latest episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we honor AAPI Heritage Month by talking about the contributions AAPI have made and the issues AAPI continue to face. Our guest today, Cynthia Choi, is the co-executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action and co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, an organization that tracks the number of anti-Asian hate incidents and advocates for systemic policy change to advance racial justice and equity. We talk about why it’s difficult to track anti-Asian hate, how we can support and empower AAPI, and fostering solidarity among minority communities.

In this next episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we want to continue highlighting incredible women in leadership with our second guest, Nicole Elam. Elam is the President and CEO of the National Bankers Association, an organization whose mission is to close the racial wealth gap by supporting minority-owned depository institutions. We talk being flexible with your career, combatting racial bias, providing access to capital, and more—we hope you enjoy!

This episode was originally scheduled to publish during Women’s History Month in March.

This Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight some extraordinary women in leadership and the incredible work they’re doing breaking down barriers for people everywhere. For the very first episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we interviewed our very own Maytal Shainberg, SVP of New Media at East West Bank. We talk gender bias, networking tips, and how to be an effective leader—we hope you enjoy!