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Visibility Ultd.

Visibility Ultd. with Leslie Short Conversations about leadership, workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, business, and the people challenging organizations and communities to think differently.

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This is How I Love Her

Leslie Short, host of the Visibility Podcast and founder of The Cavu Group, interviews Traci Saulsberry. Traci explained how her identity became closely tied to her corporate role and described her book " This Is How You Love Her" as addressing the identity crisis she experienced after leaving that position.

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Community Bookmobile riding through your town

Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. Interviews Nevaeh Robinson of Treehouse Books, a nonprofit giving library and literacy hub in North Philadelphia. Nevaeh Robinson explained that she serves as the community outreach and book distributor, managing a bookmobile that visits requested locations throughout Philadelphia focusing on the youth in the city.

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Stitching your inner soul and your outer appearance

Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group speaks with Dani Feher, owner of Pransome Community. Dani wants to empower people who may face assumptions and biases based on their appearance by providing them with confidence and support. They/Them emphasized the importance of social impact, noting how people's behavior and interactions can significantly affect others,…

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To be Black, Male and a Ballet dancer- Amar Smalls

Leslie Short, host of Visibility Ultd. and Founder of The Cavu Group interviews ballet dancer Amar Smalls as he shares about his experiences with stereotypes and discrimination in ballet companies. They discussed how traditional ballet companies remain resistant to change, with limited opportunities for Black dancers beyond Alvin Ailey and Dance Theater Harlem, and how dancers often face pressure…

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Doctor by day and Candle Maker by Night

Leslie Short of The Cavu Group interviews Dr. Alexis Davis New Social Impact Podcast: Dr. Alexis Davis. Doctor by day, candle maker by night. Black Joy Soy. As a resident, she realized that if her mind and body were not at peace, she couldn't bring it to others. She started Black Joy Soy. Now she has Black Joy Fund, which allocates 5% of proceeds to support Black nonprofits focused on mental…

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Is Prison Reform for real?

Leslie Short interviews Mimi Coffie from The Social Justice Network about her advocacy regarding prison reform. Mimi shares her personal experience through the legal system. The disparities in education between male and female prisoners and navigating the reentry process.

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Shaping Healthcare through Person-Centered Care

Host and owner of The Cavu Group, Leslie Short, interviews Cynthia Overton, PHD. Cynthia Overton, PhD, is an author, speaker, and advocate for person-centered care. Her perspective is shaped by her experience after a rare spinal cord injury led to seven weeks in three hospitals, where she sought high-quality care, negotiated with insurance companies, relearned to walk, and transitioned into life…

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Rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion

Leslie Short interviews Jenni Lee , focusing on how to rebrand yourself through sustainable fashion. . JenniLee is a fashion stylist with over 2 decades of experience specializing in editorial, brand, and celebrity styling. She's worked with icons like Lauryn Hill, Scarlett Johansson, and Greta Gerwig, and her work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, and TIME. She's collaborated with…

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Cultivating Power: The Rise of Black Urban Farming

Christa discusses what Social Impact means to her and how she was determined to build Farmer Jawn on her own terms. Christa Barfield owner of Farmer Jawn Christa Barfield is a healthcare professional-turned-farmer and lifelong Philadelphia resident. After a corporate career and travel, she was inspired to connect with the land, decolonize the outdoors, and assess social issues that significantly…

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Who are you without your Title?

Leslie Short of The Cavu Group and host of Visibility Ultd. Interviews with Joi Brown, owner of Culture Creators, and Nicole Anderson, owner of NAL Speakers Bureau. What happens when you no longer have your corporate title? Discussion: 1. The impact of your Title 2.Career Transitions 3. Prioritizing self-care and community 4. Barriers to Professional Advancement 5. From Employee to…

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