Change the hearts. Then the system.

Ron Rapatalo sits down with Travonnie to discuss equity and access. In order to achieve a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we need to stop gatekeeping opportunities and ensure that they are equally available to everybody. Challenge old behaviors and fight for change and inclusion.

In this episode of Growth Leaders, Travonnie (Co-Founder & Chief Programs Officer at Empact Work) shares fresh insights on how to build trust, lead with compassion, and stay grounded. From assessing organizational culture to mentoring with heart, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to grow as a leader. 

Dr. Katherine Sanders talks with Travonnie Mackey about the Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing. Travonnie Mackey is co-founder and Chief Program Officer at Empact Work.

Join Kristen Briggs, founder of the Black Women Educators' League (BWEL), as she sits down with Black women leaders who are transforming education and nonprofit spaces every single day. Each episode features authentic discussions about the real experiences of leadership in the skin we're in as guests share stories, wisdom, and practical insights gained from their leadership journeys. #LetsTalkSis is providing space for the nuanced conversations that can only happen when Black women come together, share our stories, and empower ourselves and each other to lead as we are, authentically.

Howard University Alumnae Travonnie Mackey and Dawn Marie Morris talk about Travonnie's success path and what inspires her to do the work to help corporate leaders maximize their greatest resource, human capital.  

Is AI replacing HR — or upgrading it?  In this episode of the AIScento Podcast, G. John Okoro sits down with Travonnie Mackey to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping Human Resources, Learning & Development, and career strategy.  

Topics Covered: 

• AI and the evolution of HR 
• Corporate training in the AI era 
• Emerging roles and skills 
• How to shift from fear to opportunity 
• Practical AI adoption for organizations

In this insightful interview, Travonnie Mackey, co-founder of Empact Work, shares her journey from education and nonprofit HR to building a consulting firm on the belief that work doesn't have to suck. She discusses the "brilliance bias" in management, the power of systems over one-off training, and what it truly means for leaders to take ownership of their people's experience.