Wellness & Burnout Episodes

Mental health, exhaustion, boundaries, and the impact of work demands on personal well-being.
July 24, 2025

What to Do When Work Feels Hopeless: Realities Facing Employees and HR Today with Katee & Jackye

Welcome to the Inclusive AF Podcast! In our most recent episode, hosts Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn get real about what's happening in workplaces and in the world right now. From HR ethics scandals and employee morale drops to the impact of DEIB cuts and the increasing role of AI at work, we dive deep into the stories making headlines—and the ones that should be.

We talk about:
- Why recent public scandals (think high-profile affairs at work!) shake company culture
- How the rollback of DE...
July 17, 2025

From Burnout to Boundaries: Protecting Your Space in Challenging Times with Lindiwe Davis

Ready for some real talk on navigating job pivots, protecting your mental health, and finding your purpose—especially when it feels like the world is upside down? Join hosts Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton for another empowering episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast! 🎙️

This week, returning guest Lindiwe Davis (aka The Couch Coach) is back to dish on:
- How to stay the course in your career—even when the path twists and turns
- Setting boundaries to protect your energy (and why that’s 100% OK!)...
May 1, 2025

Getting Inclusive AF with Katee & Jackye - Episode 150

Radical Self-Care for Black Women: Why Rest is a Necessity, Not a Luxury | Inclusive AF Podcast Ep. 150

In episode 150 of The Inclusive AF Podcast, hosts Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton dive into a raw and powerful discussion that’s long overdue: Black women’s exhaustion and why radical self-care isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s an act of resistance and survival. Drawing insights from must-read articles and thinkers like The Root, Hood Communist, The Nap Ministry, Ebony, and more, Katee and ...
Aug. 4, 2022

Getting Inclusive AF with Ericka Hines, Part 2!

In this episode, we dig into the research that Ericka and her team have done! And it's good!! Can't wait for you to hear all about it!

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Jan. 19, 2022

Getting Inclusive AF with Vivian Acquah

In this episode, Katee and Jackye speak with Vivian Acquah, an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate. Vivian advises managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner.

Vivian Acquah is making topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. She provides people with the right tools, at the right time, to embrace inclusive changes. Vivian motivates people to think consciously and inspires them to take action.

As a multicultural and ...
Guest: Vivian Acquah
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March 31, 2021

Safety

In this episode, we talk about safety. We discuss Sarah Everard, a British woman who was kidnapped and then murdered while walking home late at night. This case highlights the view of women across the globe who are fearful about walking home late at nigh...
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March 10, 2021

Step Up & Be Better

In this episode, Jackye and Katee talk about the sudden rush to implement diversity programs and the importance of diverse representation.
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Dec. 31, 2020

The Beach Episode

Jackye and Katee head to the Beach (virtually) to get our vacation vibes rolling! We are talking about HR folks who want their employees to share EVERYTHING! We think employees should decide what they share and what not to share in regards to work from h...