In this episode of How They See Us, host Denise Herd is joined by Kim Raby, Sales and Planning Manager at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, and Kevin Enders from the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter, for a heartfelt conversation in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Kim shares her personal journey of caring for her mother during an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s while working full-time, shedding light on the emotional, physical, and financial toll caregiving takes—especially in communities of color. The conversation also highlights the Alzheimer’s Association’s Know Where Alzheimer’s Hides campaign, aimed at increasing awareness and support in underrepresented communities across Indiana.

In our first solo episode this year, Denise Herd unpacks the realities of cancel culture in today’s digital world. She utilizes examples from H&M, American Eagle and Ralph Lauren to explore what it means for brands, why accountability matters, and how intentional communication can protect reputations and build trust.

In this powerful Pride Month episode of How They See Us, host Denise Herd is joined by the ever-fabulous Patrick Bouquett and Jason Grisell, President & CEO of The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis. Together, they unpack the rising wave of anti-DEI sentiment, harmful legislation targeting LGBTQ+ communities, and the weaponization of the word “woke.” Through sharp insight and personal truth, this conversation cuts through the noise to explore what it really means to be visible, vocal, and unafraid in 2025.