Hi Reader,

Have you ever tried to lead a conversation about diversity or workplace equity, only for someone to say, “Why are we even talking about this?”

I have.

While still in Corporate, I had scheduled a meeting with our team's new People Partner responsible for Inclusion & Diversity.

I was excited to share my strategy, goals, and the wins I had achieved before he came on board.

But as I started talking, he interrupted me and said,

“Honestly, nobody cares.”

😞 Yep. Nobody cares.

For the last three years, I had poured my heart and soul into our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and my role as an Inclusion & Diversity Operations Manager.

I was exhausted but still so hopeful to continue creating change.

But in an instant, that hope was crushed.

The ‘Safe Space’ I had expected to enter had transformed into a wall devoid of empathy, active listening, and space for collaboration.

Now, let me be clear: The People Partner wasn’t trying to be mean. He genuinely believed his honesty would somehow comfort me, like he was letting me in on a leadership secret.

But I didn’t want comfort; I wanted engagement, challenge, and growth.

I wanted us to be brave!

🎨 INTRODUCING DEI SUCCESS LAB™

Since that day, I’ve turned this need into a workshop called "From Safe Spaces into Brave Spaces" that empowers teams to challenge DEI assumptions, encourage open discussions, and drive real change.

This Friday, August 9th, I’ll be facilitating that workshop as part of my DEI Success Lab™, a dynamic, FREE 4-week course designed for allies, advocates, and DEI professionals who:

🤔 Feel unsure navigating conversations centered around race, gender, and identity
💼 Struggle to gain leadership buy-in for their ideas
🔥 Are facing DEI-related burnout (AKA Diversity Fatigue)

STARTS: Friday, August 9, 2024