Danielle Marshall, Sits Down for a Conversation with BUILT BY BIPOC
Last month I had the pleasure of joining Carrissa Begonia of Conscious Xchange on her show Built By BIPOC, where we discussed my own racial equity journey and how it…
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What We’re Missing About Diversity: How Words Matter in Achieving Equity and Inclusion
Diversity is an essential part of any successful organization, yet too often, we need to do better when creating and maintaining genuinely inclusive and equitable spaces. A critical factor in…
Are You a Consumer or an Actor? Strengthen Your Organization with Cultural Competency
As an executive coach focusing on diversity, I often encounter well-meaning clients committed to social justice, building their cultural competencies, and creating more inclusive and equitable policies in their organizations.…
Why Leadership Teams Should Be at the Forefront of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Multiple times, I’ve been contacted by a potential client wanting to engage in DEI work within their organization. When I ask about the leadership team’s commitment, I am met…
How is Your Mindset Impacting Your Goals?
“Look at all the things I get to do!” Sometimes a simple phrase is all it takes for the energy to shift. We made it through the first week…
Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection
Recently I had a chance to attend a book talk by Deepa Iyer. Even in our short time together, the sense of community and possibilities that emerged was palpable. From…
Pictures Paint a Thousand Words: But What Is It We Are Painting?
Over the last few years, we have seen an increased call for data collection and disaggregation related to diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics. Data matters, and having access to a…
Either/ Or Thinking: Working Against Our Own Self Interest
Earlier this year, I set a massive goal to set myself up for success in a way that would create more ease in my life. It started as I…
Which Version Of Your DEI Story Are You Telling?
I recently sat in on the keynote delivered by Natalie Burke at the Maryland Nonprofits conference. She introduced the concept of the oscillating narrative, or how we build resilience through…
Building Conditions for Success Into Your DEI Work
I was pleasantly surprised by a new client whose team asked at our kickoff meeting two questions I rarely get. What are your expectations of us in doing this work?…