Welcome to The Jali Podcast, I’m your host Melyssa Barrett. This podcast is for those who are interested in the conversation around diversity, inclusion and equity. Each week, I’ll be interviewing a guest who has something special to share or is actively part of building solutions in this space. Let’s get started!
The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett
The Jali - Ep 66: Engaging in Civil Rights
President of the NAACP Stockton Branch, Robert “Bobby” Bivens discusses the organization’s outstanding civil rights achievements and initiatives around San Joaquin County.
The Jali - Ep 65: Power to Dismantle Racism
Melyssa Barrett highlights panel discussions presented by the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference event dedicated to addressing social justice issues affecting the Black community.
The Jali - Ep 64: Global Impacts of Overturning Roe v. Wade
Melyssa Barrett is joined again by Dr. Jessie Lammarre Andrè to discuss the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade and its global impact on sexuality and women’s health.
The Jali - Ep 63: Practicing Cultural Competency
Dr. Jessie Lamarre Andrè unpacks the importance of practicing cultural competence and how it influences sexuality, social work, physical and mental health care.
The Jali - Ep 62: Innovative Payment Technology
Vice President of Business Development at Photon Commerce, Dr. Angela Murphy discusses how the fintech company impacts the shift of payment technology, explains the benefits of real-time payments, and where consumers can be educated on this system.
The Jali - Ep 61: Improving Financial Health
Authors of “Credit Repair Kit for Dummies (5th edition),” Steve Bucci, Melyssa Barrett and Rod Griffin discuss what inspired them to write the book, share tips to overcome challenges within the financial system and explain how consumers can improve their financial health. Many thanks to John Ho...
Read moreThe Jali - Ep 60: Serving the Community
William Muetzenberg discusses running for city council in Tracy, CA and his plans to give back to the community and address issues such as the homeless crisis and resource accessibility.
The Jali - Ep 59: Artistic Activism
Founder of Nature of Sound, Haasan Sabbagh discusses using creative art forms and community outreach as platforms to bring awareness to social issues such as human trafficking.
The Jali - Ep 58: Season 1 Highlights vol. 1
This episode contains some highlights from interviews I have had with four awesome people: Monique Nelson, Rodeshia Ransom, Caltha Seymour, Dee Miller,
The Jali - Ep 57: Celebration of Freedom
Melyssa honors Juneteenth by exploring its early history and legacy commemorating freedom.



