Today’s guest on Diversity Straight Up is Beth Malicki, News Anchor and Managing Editor for KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa since 2005.

Anthony and Sarika talk with Beth about her personal experiences with inclusivity and adversity, her thoughts on how the media can grow in diversity and equity, how her work as a founding director of the Zach Johnson Foundation has influenced her views on the needs of others, and everyone takes a turn with the famous Diversity Thumb Ball!

This season of Diversity Straight Up is sponsored by ACT, Alliant Energy, and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.

This is Diversity Straight Up, hosted by Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington, the monthly podcast where the duo dig into the topics of equity, diversity, inclusion and engagement (EDI&E) through authentic and challenging conversations with C-suite leaders. Expect frank questions and honest answers, and real-life lessons on how to leverage diversity as an asset, rather than see it as a liability.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.