Nzinga Shaw, trailblazing Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the NBA, NFL and Starbucks, recounts her path from Spelman English major to global DEI authority. Shaped by educator parents and civil-rights stories, Shaw explains how sports can bridge racial divides, why the pandemic elevated employee well-being, and how flexible, trust-based cultures outperform rigid mandates.  Join this discussion with host Chris Mitchell as we explore ideas around building trust, using data-driven inclusion, and cultivating focus, courage, and entrepreneurial thinking in the next generation of talent.