Impactivize in the Media
We are pleased to share with you some of the interviews, podcasts, and profiles of our founder, Nancy Levine Stearns, and advisory board members.
DEI Rollback: 5 Evidence-Based Reasons It Is A False Narrative
Forbes Contributor, Julie Kratz, interviews Nancy Levine Stearns, covering topics such as the false narrative of DEI pushback, the corporate commitment to diversity programs, the strategic business imperative of a diverse workforce, and more.
Featured In: Forbes
Date: September 17, 2025
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From Pugs to Policy: Nancy Levine Stearns on Purpose and Impact
Riveo Creative features Impactivize Founder, Nancy Levine Stearns, on their September 2025 Impact Lab podcast.
Impactivize Reporting Featured on AfroTech
AfroTech draws extensively on Impactivize’s latest reporting on shareholder voting across corporate America to affirm inclusivity is good for business: “This wave of shareholder support for DEI mirrors broader research showing that inclusive companies outperform financially.”

Featured In: AfroTech
Date: July 10, 2025
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Nancy Levine Stearns: “Debunking DEI Backlash: What Companies Are Really Doing”

Featured On: The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World
Date Originally Aired: 2/20/25
Episode Update: 5/28/25 (Highlighting the latest work from Impactivize)
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Nancy Levine Stearns: Reflections on Inclusivity and Allyship
Featured In: People Excellence: Inclusive Culture Magazine
Date: May 2025
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Nancy Levine Stearns: Forbes Interview With Paul Klein – “DEI: Under Attack In America, Thriving Around The World”
Featured In: Forbes Magazine
Date: May 12, 2025
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Shari Dunn: “Competency Checking”

Featured On: Bloomberg Business Week Podcast
Date Aired: March 7, 2025
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Nancy Levine Stearns: “Think DEI is Dying? Think Again”

Featured On: The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali
Date Aired: April 8, 2025
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