How do you know if you're an activist? I didn't really see myself as one until deep into my entrepreneurial journey. Surprising, right? But let's break it down: Do you consider your 9-to-5 or 10-to-6 gig as a form of activism? Do you engage in activism in the...
Have you been wondering how to uphold the DEI efforts within your organization in a post affirmative action era? While it may seem like there is a political attack on the efforts of DEI professionals, now more than ever there is an opportunity to create a data backed...
What if I told you there was a three-part strategy to create universal agreement and alignment on creating equitable inclusive spaces for all people all the time? Sounds impossible right? Have you heard of the Montreal protocol? If you're like me, you're probably...
For several years organizations have increasingly recognized the significance of fostering inclusive work cultures and empowering their employees from diverse backgrounds. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in creating a sense of community, driving...
In today's diverse workforce, building an inclusive work environment is vital for organizations to thrive. An inclusive workplace culture ensures that all employees, regardless of their backgrounds, feel valued, respected, and included. And of course, being seen and...
It is not the job of black people to teach you history because history does not just belong to one demographic group. We share a history as inhabitants of the planet. As we all grow and learn, we can also achieve more. And that allows us all to have conversations...
It's been a year of reckoning, a year of racial awareness in America. One year ago this week, a man named George Floyd was murdered in the streets of Minneapolis. The world watched and cried as a white man knelt on a Black man's neck for over 9 minutes. The world...
It's interesting to me that in 2021 people are still using proximity as a proxy for evidence of inclusion or inclusive behavior. In sessions with clients I remind them that "to include" is a verb. It's an action word, as my second grader will tell you, which means...
So you're the boss now, but are you a great leader? Maybe you quit that toxic job, or braved and left a comfy corporate gig to venture out on your own. You created your operating budget, and drafted the marketing plan, figured out your ideal schedule. Good for you....
Yes, there's guilt, but seeking to end racism has to be fueled by something much more powerful than guilt. When was the last time you did something because you felt guilty? I usually consider what motivates us to move forward. What motivates change? Let's take a...
Let's talk about that time structural and systemic racism went viral. There's a lot of viruses rearing their heads in 2020. The crazy part about this? We thought the shelter-in was about dealing with one virus, and the gift is that it has us dealing with an even...
Hey friends, it's Marie here jumping on this lovely summer day to talk to you about Juneteenth and freedom. As you may notice we're still in June. I think oftentimes when people talk about freedom, they associate it with the 4th of July. But freedom doesn't always...
In times of tumultuous change and especially new political climates, it's important for leaders to remember that part of the burden/opportunity of leadership is being the go-to person that people can trust when they need support. Great leaders demonstrate...
The holidays were good to me. I went to a place that I so disliked and that was so devoid of the cultural stimulation that I crave that I had no other choice but to be still. To eat and to breathe and then to eat again. I went to Florida and spent time with my...
Allyship and the Problem with Labels Allyship is a slippery word. We want people to do better so we tell them to “be an ally” but then people ask us “okay, I want to help. I’m an ally. Now what do I do?” So then we told people that allyship wasn’t enough (...
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