# Who Actually Gets Ahead? Workplace Bias with Vernā Myers, Netflix’s First VP of Inclusion Strategy | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP10

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Podcast: [Workplace Weirdness™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271)
Published: 2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is work actually merit-based, or do our systems just tell us they are? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert and thought leader Vernā Myers to unpack bias, inclusion, equity, and why conversations about difference have become so stigmatized at work. From the myth of merit-based workplaces to how difference actually fuels innovation, Vernā shares insights from decades of experience, including her time as Netflix’s first VP of Inclusion Strategy. They also tackle real listener questions about appearance-based bias, career risk, and when recommending a friend at work goes wrong. This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about fear, fairness, and what it really takes to build workplaces where people can thrive. Resources and Links Vernā Myers Website - https://vernamyers.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernamyers/ Maya Kadar Kovalsky Website - ⁠https://www.mayakadar.com/⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/⁠ Workplace Weirdness Email: ⁠info@workplace-weirdness.com⁠ SpeakPipe - ⁠http://speakpipe.com/workplaceweirdness⁠ Website - ⁠http://workplace-weirdness.com⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workplaceweirdpod/⁠ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.

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