Franchesca Ramsey became an online sensation when she transformed her “viral moment” into a platform for social justice and ultimately became what she describes as an “Accidental Activist.” In this session, she moderates an engaging discussion with a panel of pioneers to discuss their personal journey to a forging a life of meaning. They offer […]
A 3-Point Framework for How to Be a Better Ally
If you are a white woman who feels a little tentative to speak out or take action on the movement to confront racial injustice right now, you should know this: You are not alone. “There is a massive sense of fear and resistance in this moment that white people are feeling that is rooted in […]
Inclusive Communication: How to Go from Well-Meaning to Well-Doing
We have all had those moments when we feel like we have communicated something carefully, only to be met with blank stares or even worse, ruffled feathers. In this session, Vernā Myers, a nationally recognized expert and author of Moving Diversity Forward, will teach us how to go from well-meaning to well-doing in our efforts […]
Women of Color & The Workplace | 2020 Session
It’s no secret that women of color face some unique career challenges, even in companies that have diversity initiatives in place. But what these challenges are, and what strategies can be used to help overcome them, is too often left out of career advancement discussions. Not in this episode! Minda Harts, author of The Memo, […]
Unstereotype: Tools to Un-Bias the Office | 2019 Session
The unconscious assumptions we all harbor about people who differ from us get in the way of good intentions; can bias our assessments of employees, candidates and clients; and ultimately influence decisions to hire, fire and promote. Diversity expert Dr. Tiffany Jana will challenge your assumptions, take you outside of your comfort zone, and address […]
Giving Voice to All with “Sing, Unburied, Sing” Author Jesmyn Ward
Get up close and personal with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. In this episode of Women Amplified, we explore writing as a vehicle to give a voice to others past and present. Ward’s powerful insights, however, go far beyond writing instruction. Her words serve as an important reminder that we have a responsibility […]
Dr. Tiffany Jana | Self-Paced Online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Learning
To aid individuals and organizations in developing a better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Tiffany Jana—author, speaker, and founder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a diversity and inclusion management consulting company, is offering her best-in-class trainings as an interactive, introspective, and self-paced online academy. Take action now to educate yourself! Available Courses […]
Nataly Kogan | Becoming a Better Emotional Ally to People of Color (Webinar: Jun 3, 2020)
On this week’s Well-Being Wednesday Webinar, Nataly Kogan—author, speaker, and founder of the Happier Method, will host a special webinar on, “Becoming a better emotional ally to people of color—personally and at work.” When Wednesday, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM What You’ll Learn: How to be a force for good How to start from […]
What to Do When Your Plans Encounter a Pandemic
Now that at least some of the shock of living in a global pandemic is diminishing, it may be time to ask: How do we pick up the pieces and start thinking creatively about next steps—or, perhaps, even how to re-invent ourselves in a new world? But before even beginning to try to answer that, […]
Making It Easier for Women of Color to Get Support from a Therapist of Color
Charmain F. Jackman is a licensed psychologist who grew up on Barbados, where many people of color, she recalls, had an all-or-nothing view about mental health: You had it, or you didn’t. There was no in between. Today, she says, there is still a stigma about mental health among people of color that makes women […]