Human Is My Label

I am talking about finding your passion, grind and grit. It is not easy and it is not just going to appear out of thin air.

Leaders, I am talking to you! Diversity is not just a cool, trendy thing, it affects everyone and you play a role in it. 

We need you to get uncomfortable, admit your faults and stay on this journey with us. Leaders, we need you to be "on board" not just approving the budget. Lead by example and with humility and watch your organization grow and thrive!

I am talking about RAPID and our upcoming celebration of our first birthday. It is not just a birthday it is a celebration of progress and the future of helping people and Veterans with disabilities accept embrace and thrive. 

Get your tickets today!

https://rapid.simpletix.com/e/59748

An interview with Lisa Heinsdale who is a bi-racial woman and part of the lesbian community and works in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. From Virginia to Portland she tells her story and we are grateful to hear her perspective.

I am excited for this episode as Cinder Staffing is sponsoring and Marcus Carter flipped the script on me. Marcus is interviewing me today about Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a good one. 

 

https://teamcinder.com/

A fun, honest and open conversation with April Allen where we talk about the world we live in and the stories of equity in the workplace. 

You can find April and her amazing work at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprileallen/

Today I am talking about two topics that are coming up a lot these days, Diversity training and microaggressions. Let me know what you think about the laws leadership is trying to push through, hoping we don't notice.

Join Heidi Mason and me for a great episode about HR, finding employment after being involved with the justice system and how HR and equity intersect. 

On LinkedIn :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-mason-5b7a9464/

 

Join Heidi and I at the BOLI 2020 Conference . Register at the below link at: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/conference.aspx

Today we are talking about intersectionality and its impact on us. Every one of us has some kind of privilege and we should know how we can use that privilege to stand up for others!

Today I am talking with Vicky Schwoeffermann about her experience as a black woman, mother, consultant and leader. She is leading the first chapter in Oregon of Circles USA. Check out www.circleswv.org to find out more about this amazing organization empowering people to take the steps necessary to move out of poverty.