On this episode of The Powerful Brand Podcast, I have a great conversation with Michelle Wimes, a thought leader, social justice advocate, and speaker – who currently serves as the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

During our chat, Michelle and I discuss her impressive personal and professional story – which includes many years successfully practicing law. And how she pivoted into utilizing her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a new role leading diversity efforts for multiple firms, up to her current role at Children’s Mercy.

Michelle is a nationally renowned presenter on professional development, diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace and has been widely recognized for her many professional accomplishments. In 2007, Michelle received The Daily Record’s Legal Leader of the Year Award.

In 2009, Kansas City’s Call newspaper recognized Michelle as one of the top 25 most influential African-American Kansas Citians, and in 2012 Michelle was awarded the Distinguished Arts and Science Alumni Award from UMKC and was featured in the inaugural edition of Who’s Who in Black Kansas City. 

In 2014, the Societas Docta, Inc. presented Michelle with the “Nefertiti” award for her demonstrated leadership in the Kansas City community. Michelle has also been featured in SAVOY magazine, MultiCultural Law magazine, and The Kansas City Business Journal.

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