Disrupt Your Money
Trump's In Power and DEI is Over: What Do We Do Now as Small Business Owners?
Published: 22 April 2025 at 16:06 Europe/London
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We are facing a reality that feels like a dystopian rerun: Trump is back in office, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are under full-scale attack. For marginalized business owners—women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled—this is more than politics. It’s a direct threat to our livelihoods. But we’re not backing down. We’re getting strategic. In this episode, we’ll unpack what’s happening, how it impacts your business, and how to keep building inclusive, equitable futures—regardless of who’s in power.
Meg Breaks Down:
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The executive order that gutted DEI in federal agencies
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Massive funding cuts to the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
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Elimination of supplier diversity requirements in federal contracts
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Rollbacks at the EEOC that weaken workplace discrimination protections
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The attack on ESG investing—and what it means for marginalized founders
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The broader impact: fewer contracts, less funding, more barriers—and a hard turn back to the old boys’ network
What You’ll Learn:
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Why this rollback is about more than politics—it’s an economic power grab
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How marginalized founders are already fighting back, from Iowa to Atlanta
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Real-life examples of businesses protecting trans rights, crowdfunding capital, and embracing employee ownership
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Creative ways to keep inclusivity alive—without using the term “DEI”
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How to access alternative funding, build your own networks, and keep pushing forward even when the system fights back
They can try to shut us out—but we’re not going anywhere. We adapt. We organize. We build. Because equity isn’t a trend—it’s the future.
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This podcast is hosted by Meg K. Wheeler, CPA and Biz Money Coach and Founder of the Equitable Money Project. Meg is on a mission to turn online educators, service providers and coaches from Not Numbers People to Badass Money Makers. Are you ready to Disrupt Your Money? Learn more about Meg here!
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