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Some facts about your organization/corporation you need to know: 1.) You’re company is not doing enough within EDIB (Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging) 2.) Your company isn’t doing enough within EDIB because of leadership ego and lack of EDI competency funneling through the processes. 3.) Your organization is part of the thousands that contribute to the $64 billion dollars corporations spend on mitigating discriminatory practices annually by settling out of court. 4.) EDIB isn’t just about race, it’s about addressing biases across the board. Women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and the disabled. 5.) Adopting ethical practices especially with the help of Justice A.I. is not only an investment, it’s going to save your company for years to come. Message me and see how we can partner up. #justiceai #modatlasmedia

Day 3 celebrating #IWD! #accountability The initial feeling of being attacked when confronted with accountability stems from our defensive mechanism to protect our self-image and resist any implication that we might be at fault. It’s time for us to accept accountability for our actions - especially those in positions of privilege and power. The sooner we can listen, reflect, apologize and learn the sooner we can TRUELY be accountable feminists for all. With #iwd2024 this week, I’ve decided to support development of true feminism. This means feminism rooted and educated in intersectionality. I am not an expert in this. I am still learning (and unlearning) as part of my journey. However, there are some truly fantastic resources available. With that, each day this week I am sponsoring a year’s Substack subscription to Here4TheKids - a fantastic resource on anti-racism work which is foundational to true feminism. Today’s subscription is going to Eden Ezell Eden is an incredible woman who is always on a mission to do better for others and she has also inspired me with her personal story of growth. She does not shy away from accountability and I love her for that!! Call to action: Please subscribe to the Here4TheKids substack if you haven’t already. Gift a subscription to someone who you care about and who is open to learning. If you can’t afford a subscription please reach out to me! (Link in comments)

🌈 Celebrating a Week of our diverse Motherfunners! 🌈   So far this week to mark #IDAHOBIT on May 17, we’ve been profiling our amazing LGBTQIA+ Motherfunners and sharing their stories and embracing their uniqueness.    Today meet Troy Dunford, the Venue Manager of one of our oldest and most beloved venues, Strike Frankston! Q. Why – in your opinion – are days against discrimination like IDAHOBIT still important?   A. As much as we have progressed as a society to be more inclusive and accepting of all people, there are still those out there who are uninformed or misinformed about the LGBTQIA+ community and don't understand or see the struggles we go through in day to day life.    Q. Can you tell us about an instance when someone was an effective ally to you, and how it made you feel?   A. The biggest instances for me when someone has been an ally is when I tell them I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and they say something as simple as "that's cool", because they are just accepting of me as a person rather than making a fuss.     Q. Tell us about your experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community at Funlab ?  A. I've been with Funlab for a short time so far, but the pronoun badges, Rainbow Tick accreditation, gender affirmation leave and so much more made it feel inclusive and safe from the day I joined!     Q. What is your top tip for someone just starting out in their LGBTQIA+ allyship or inclusion journey?  A. Recently I had someone concerned because they wanted to support the LGBTQIA+ community by simply wearing a pronoun badge and an ally pin but were scared of what people might say to them. I explained that this is how LGBTQIA+ people feel most days without ever wearing those badges, so showing that small act of solidarity goes a long way for the community!    

"At CivicActions, we’re not just building technology; we’re pioneering a new era of inclusivity in the digital realm. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a guiding principle ingrained in every facet of our work. As such, we conduct annual surveys among team members to gain more insight into how people identify. These surveys serve as a vital tool for gathering feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and measuring progress towards our goals of making CivicActions a more inclusive place to work." Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gEknrVDJ #DEIA #Inclusion

Our CEO Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP was selected to interview on BLIX Network platform with Olumayowa A.. Full conversation on the free BLIX app, under "Leadership Lessons" Link to access the app: https://blixnetwork.app/ Thank you BLIX Network for creating a platform empowering underrepresented talent with bite-sized lessons from industry experts, online mentorship sessions, and so much more. One of my favorite things that Olumayowa A. and Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP talked about was you don't have to be in the C-Suite to be a leader, right where you are you can lead and make a positive impact, leading the way to a more inclusive society. [Image Description: mobile phone screen with blue, orange and pink colors intertwined with stars and text "Change Makers". BLIX logo and text "Interview Disability Pride Month Special with Jourdan Saunders. https://blixnetwork.app/ ]. #Leader #DisabilityInclusion #ChangeMaker #Accessibility #Leadership #App #IndustryLeaders #CEO #Equity #Mentor #Mentorship #Mentoring #Collaboration #Inclusion #TheResourceKey #InclusiveImpactBranding #Community #BLIXWebApp

A Heartfelt Thank You: Fostering LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Through Shared Experiences 🌈🙏💖 Recently, I shared a personal experience as a bisexual person within the LGBTQIA+ community. The response was overwhelming – your support and insights touched me deeply. I'm grateful to hear your stories. Thank you! 🙏💖 Special thanks to those who: • Emphasised allyship and visibility. 🤝 • Inspired me to "keep flying the rainbow flag!" 🏳️🌈 • Appreciated my "thoughtfulness & grace." 🌱 • Powerfully stated, "being bi is absolutely being queer." 💗💜💙 Your comments sparked reflection and growth. Let's address hurtful misconceptions together: • Questioning someone's identity. ❓ • Dismissing lived experiences. 😞 • Policing who "belongs." 🚫 These notions have no place in our society. Let's create inclusive spaces for all. ✊ As I support Buglife's EDI initiatives, I'm dedicated to learning and growth. Here's how we can journey together: • Engage with diverse voices. 📚 • Practise active listening. 👂 • Participate in meaningful conversations. 🗣️ • Promote EDI advocates. 📣 Fostering safer online spaces: • Address hurtful assumptions with compassion. 🙏 • Elevate diverse voices. 🎤 • Lead with empathy. ❤️ • Advocate for inclusive policies. 📜 • Celebrate resilience. 🎉 Let's consider how identity facets intersect, shaping unique experiences. ⚖️ In online spaces: • Prioritise accessibility. 🔧 • Use inclusive language. 💬 • Cultivate belonging. 🤝 • Address unique challenges. 🧩 By shaping our online interactions, we can co-create spaces that celebrate diversity. 🌍 Let's continue the conversation! Share your thoughts on cultivating inclusive online spaces. I'm here to listen and grow with you. 🙌 #InclusionForAll #LGBTQIAInclusion #BiVisibilityMatters #IntersectionalEquity #AllyshipInAction

A wonderful conversation with Olumayowa A.. We talked about: -The significance of accessibility in creating inclusive environments, both in-person and online. -Insights on how leaders, with or without titles, can contribute to creating a culture of inclusion. -Measuring progress on inclusion and the importance of being realistic and collaborative in this process. Full conversation on the free BLIX app, under "Leadership Lessons" Link to access the app: https://blixnetwork.app/ About BLIX app: - A platform empowering underrepresented talent - Bite-sized lessons from industry experts - Online mentorship sessions [Image Description: mobile phone screen with blue, orange and pink colors intertwined with stars and text "Change Makers". BLIX logo and text "Interview Disability Pride Month Special with Jourdan Saunders. https://blixnetwork.app/ ]. #Leader #DisabilityInclusion #ChangeMaker #Accessibility #Leadership #App #IndustryLeaders #CEO #Equity #Mentor #Mentorship #Mentoring #Collaboration #Inclusion #TheResourceKey #InclusiveImpactBranding #Community

Introducing Counselor Copilot 💬 We’re excited to feature a fantastic RAG project that is simultaneously 1) socially impactful, and 2) a great reference for using advanced RAG as a copilot and not as a naive chatbot. Counselor Copilot is a real-time assistant for crisis counselors working for the Trevor Project, aimed at helping LGBTQ+ youth who are contemplating suicide. A key insight here is that the counselor is ultimately responsible for conversing with the patient, but there can be a copilot agent working in the background that is able to fetch context, surface suggested replies, and perform a variety of different actions such as escalate to supervisor, perform web search, and send emails. This is a different experience from the standard RAG chatbot flow, and allows a lot more UX creativity 🎨 Check out the blog post 💫: https://lnkd.in/gXGWPx5j Repo: https://lnkd.in/gKbwxKTc A huge shoutout to the authors: Riya Jagetia, Tarun Malik, Divija Naredla, Sharon Tan, Zehra Rizvi, Amanda Piyapanee - congrats on being one of the top winners at our recent LlamaIndex hackathon! 

A great example of AI for good. Anything that can help save the lives of some of our most vulnerable is very good work, and leveraging technology to improve the scalability of that good work should be applauded!!! Great to see stories like these.

Pride Month Roundup: It’s been an amazing 30 days helping celebrate Pride month with our clients and their staff members at Pegasystems, Assurant, Urenco Global and Krispy Kreme, recognising what Pride represents in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. But Pride is more than just a celebration; it's a powerful affirmation of identity, a commitment to equality and a reminder of the ongoing fight for LGBTIQ+ rights. A glimpse at what went on: * ‘No Outsiders’ webinar for welcoming and including the LGBTQI+ community. * LGBTIQ+ book and film clubs exploring works and themes by LGBTIQ+ authors. * A cultural exchange encouraging everyone to share their unique traditions and stories. * Factsheet and a glossary for speaking with confidence and respect with LGBTIQ+ individuals about their culture. * Speaker events, ERG development, decorating the office in colourful bunting. * Rainbow smoothie competitions, rainbow picnics, marches, worldwide parades, fundraisers and volunteering. * ‘Inclusion: it’s a family affair’ webinar, discussing LGBTIQ+ within families. * Meditation session on loving and kindness. * Belonging campaign: creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and equity is valued through action and awareness. * ‘Pride for Future Generations’ webinar to encourage and support generational allyship. * Sharing LGBTIQ+ animations, films, documentaries, books and podcasts. It’s been a fantastic time to unfurl our rainbow flags and recognise and cherish the people around us in the LGBTIQ+ community. Let the support never end. #LGBTIQ+ #PrideMonth #DEI #inclusivity #diversity #equality #Pride #healthandwellbeing #wellbeingstrategy #wellbeing #corporatehealth #corporatewellbeing #selfcare #employeewellbeing #wellnessatwork #linkedinwellness #wellness #employeeengagement #employeeexperience #employeewellness #corporatewellness #corporatewellnessprogram