Ep. 7: Curiosity, Creativity, & Change: Creating An Inclusive Future with Corey Davis & Dejha Carrington

We’re here to reimagine who qualifies as an innovator and to provide practical tools to help anyone discover their hidden innovator. Hosted by Leigh-Ann Buchanan, this podcast features dynamic conversations and solo episodes designed to help you learn how to use innovation more adeptly in your day to day life. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Corey Davis and Dejha Carrington share a thought provoking and insightful conversation about how identity and innovation intersect. We explore the importance of representation, authenticity, and power in harnessing the power of innovation to effectuate social change. They each share stories of their personal journey of self-discovery and experience as innovators as well as the pivotal role mentors played in shaping their respective paths.

Dejha emphasizes how curiosity, creativity, and strategy foster innovation. Corey delves into how powerful authenticity and holding uncomfortable positions are in driving systemic change. This conversation also highlights why innovators are essential to reimagine systems that have failed us in times of urgency, why we need more diverse models of innovation and resilience. Discover how embracing your superpowers and tapping into a larger sense of purpose can lead to transformative innovation and help create a more inclusive and equitable future.

Tune in with Leigh-Ann, Corey, and Dejha to gain insights into the vital role innovators play in reshaping societal structures and driving meaningful change.

KEY POINTS:

- Corey and Dejha’s definition of innovators

- The pivotal role of community support and personal experiences in innovation

- How innovators can serve as catalysts for systemic change

- The significance of how innovators can create an inclusive and liberated future

- The importance of representation in the innovation space

- The intersection of authenticity and power in innovation

- Why do we need innovators?

QUOTES:

"I think it's incredibly important to have representation in the space and not just one kind of representation. You need to have intersectionality." — Dejha Carrington

"I think it's the only way that we really can unlock the keys to innovation… We need to work with each other to make room and lift as many people as possible along the way." — Corey Davis

GUEST RESOURCES

Corey Davis | Maven Leadership Collective

LinkedIn | @corey-davis-37b400126

Dejha Carrington

Website | Dejha Carrington

IG | @arringtoner

LinkedIn | @dejhacarrington