The Color Between The Lines with Esther Dillard

In this episode of The Color Between the Lines, journalist and host Esther Dillard speaks with James and Krista White, the father-daughter team behind the acclaimed book Culture Design: Strategies for Building Diverse, Equitable, and Innovative Organizations.

They discuss what it really takes to build company cultures that don’t just talk about diversity — but live it. From boardrooms to classrooms, the Whites share practical steps leaders can take to create spaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.

💡 Key topics include:

• Why culture must start at the top — and how leaders can model inclusion

• How Gen Z and millennial employees are reshaping workplace expectations

• Lessons from real-world companies that got it right

• The importance of intergenerational collaboration in equity work

🎙️ Hosted by Esther Dillard, award-winning journalist and storytelling strategist.