On the twenty-third entry of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Ralph Smithers, Jr., a talented, versatile and experienced executive with broad experience. He leads diversity and community engagement at Encova Insurance. They speak about how he got his start in the industry, how he networks and promotes his work in the space he inhabits, and more. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the partner you have been looking for. Email stacey@kanarys.com or learn more at https://www.kanarys.com/employer We all know the interview process can be fraught and full of bias. We’ve teamed up with SurveyMonkey to learn more about your experiences interviewing so we can make the entire process for BIPOC candidates. Share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLV9V5W And watch this space for the results! Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn. Check out Encova Insurance's website. Donate to the Justice for Breonna Taylor GoFundMe by clicking here. Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here. Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org. Visit our website.