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Purpose - we all have one. It's what we're uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create environments where people thrive and organizations excel. Our passion is building bridges that transform teams through authentic connection, practical skills, and meaningful engagement. We want to move forward on this path together, with you - join our ongoing conversation for practical insights you can apply today!

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Sharing insights and experiences to keep workplace inclusion moving forward

Purpose - we all have one. It’s what we’re uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create, continuous, organizational inclusion.

We want to move forward on this path together, with you - find us here weekly!

  • May
    20
    2021

    How many opportunities for connections are we passing up each day? Big Mama turned this concept on its head with one visit to Washington, DC.  Find out what she did below. 

  • May
    17
    2021

    It’s not always easy to put yourself out there, especially if you’re already surrounded by a supportive community of people who want to see you live into your purpose.

    But meeting new people and expanding our network is essential to growth.

    Especially if...

  • May
    12
    2021

    This week's Failsume mistake of Being Too Cheap is associated with the song "Bag Lady" by Erykah Badu, which encourages women to value ourselves higher than anything else. How are you valuing yourself in your Purposeful Hustle? 

    (A Failsume is a list of...

  • May
    06
    2021

    Lori Costew is the Chief Diversity Officer and Director of People Strategy at Ford Motor Company. In her role, she oversees corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion and all of the efforts within the company to cultivate a sense of belonging and to...

  • May
    03
    2021

    These days, we hear the word “self-care” tossed around a lot. It’s used in so many different ways and has become a buzzword to sell products ranging from face masks to yoga classes.

    It’s used so much that it can almost feel like another form of...

  • Apr
    26
    2021

    If you’re at a point where you’re feeling like your career isn’t aligning with who you want to be in the world, it may be time to revisit your sense of purpose. This is something I need to do regularly to make sure I’m showing up as the best version of...

  • Apr
    22
    2021

    Leyla Okhai is the founder and director of Diverse Minds UK LTD, which aims to create a positively productive workplace for all through training, coaching and consultancy, by focusing on wellbeing and mental health. Leyla is also the host of the Diverse...

  • Apr
    19
    2021

    One of the most common obstacles people mention to me when wanting to do impactful work is finances.

    It seems like there’s never enough money to make the changes in your life that will help you live within your purpose or create the impact that you want...

  • Apr
    12
    2021

    This month I am talking about transitions.

    A lot of people have been reaching out to me to discuss the idea of transitioning into a new career. With people having some time to reflect, they are contemplating going into a totally new line of work and they...

  • Apr
    05
    2021

    It is totally possible for you to have the impact you hope to have in the world while maintaining your career ambitions.

    The two are not mutually exclusive.

    You can contribute to positive social change AND be successful professionally.

    In fact, being...