Writing on the value of difference as a diversity and inclusion advocate
For a whole world of reasons, organizations and people are focused on building an inclusive community in the workplace. Are we late to the game? You bet. Is it a long haul? You bet. Self-education and sustainable change require consistency. However, it begins with a single committed step forward. To Read more…
According to CNBC, Gen X is experiencing ageism as they look for work post COVID. This includes job seekers aged 45 and older. As a Gen Xer, I found this shocking. And yet, not so much. According to a study conducted by Generation, a nonprofit employment organization, their findings also Read more…
Online opportunities for learning reached new heights as we moved through COVID. I had three amazing experiences I wanted to share. All focus on fostering inclusion in the workplace and designing inclusive marketing. When your business and brand embrace inclusion, you’ll build the bottom line. Go here to learn more Read more…
Nine months ago I wrote a blog post entitled, “#BlackLivesMatter: One woman’s call to action for white people to listen, read, study and learn.” I clearly understood it was a delicate space after the death of George Floyd. As a result, I’ve been on a one woman crusade to learn Read more…
Over these last few weeks, I find myself going into process mode. I ask myself and God: What in the world is going on? We have a global pandemic and a global social movement, #BlackLivesMatter. All on top of each other, intertwined and mixed up. All steeped in deep emotion Read more…
A post appeared in my LinkedIn feed about designing intentional workplaces. A space where employees “bring their full selves to work, and feel like they belong.” If you follow my blog, you know one of my themes is diversity and inclusion. So when I read about “DEB”, as it was Read more…
Do you know this feeling? You set out to do the norm and discover inspiration? You follow the regular routine and something disrupts it, yet in a good way? Turns out, my side gig for my branding startup delivered just this sort of twist. Through the ridesharing services of Uber Read more…
On Sunday, my before church ritual involves a Cup of Joe and CBS Sunday Morning. The show recently featured a company killin’ it with their latest ad campaign. In cooldeb terms, read killin’ it = knowing thy audience. The messaging is intentional, thoughtful and allows peoples to be seen. (Plural Read more…
Happy Holidays ya’ll! My wish for each of you during this special time of year is perspective. Go seek it or better yet, allow it to seek you. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. And it’s easy to allow the extra list Read more…
Are you familiar with the voting hashtags #getoutthevote and #rockthevote? As we approach the midterm elections, I’m doing my part to help you actualize these hashtags. No, I’m not going to talk about political parties. And no, I’m not going to highlight a particular issue. I simply want you to Read more…
