Destination Change: Episode 40 — The Importance of Diversity and Education with James B. Golden

Dr. James B. Golden (he/him) is an industrial psychologist who co-founded TTC College of Substance Use Disorders Counseling and is founder & principal advisor at Golden Global Enterprises. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Golden has received numerous accolades, including an NAACP Image Award, a California State Senate Commendation for contributions to arts and letters, and the Visionary Award from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) for groundbreaking work in addiction education.

With over 20 years of healthcare experience and 15 years in organizational development, Dr. Golden specializes in training in design, executive coaching, systems improvement, strategic planning, and diversity initiatives. A passionate advocate for anti-racist policies in K-12, higher education, and organizational spaces, he also excels as an educator, teaching courses in addiction studies, professional development, writing, business strategy, and leadership.

An accomplished writer, Dr. Golden’s work has appeared in The Root, Vibe Magazine, Clutch Magazine, and LinkedIn, alongside four books of poetry. He is also the author of the Global Golden Mindset newsletter, where he inspires healthcare and education leaders with practical insights rooted in servant leadership.

Show Notes

• You can see more about his business, Golden Global Enterprise, on their website
• You can connect to him on LinkedIn here
• You can follow him on Instagram here
• You can subscribe to his YouTube channel here
• His author page, with links to his books and poetry, can be found here
• He discussed Jesse Jackson’s advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. You can read The Advocate‘s article “Remembering Jesse Jackson’s longtime advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality” here
• On recommended reading, he included:
  • the American Psychological Association’s journals
  • the memoir I’m Black and I’m Sober: The Timeless Story Of A Woman’s Journey Back To Sanity, by Chaney Allen
  • the book God and Starbucks: An NBA Superstar’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery by Vin Baker and Joe Layden
  • the author Felicia Lee-Sexton

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