UpliftED Conversations: A DEI Focused Blog

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 bi-weekly!

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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!

  • 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...

  • Mar
    29
    2021

    Making a change in this world requires really hard work. It requires long hours, strategic scheduling and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone regularly. It requires taking chances that may feel ridiculous. But more than anything, no matter how...

  • Mar
    22
    2021

    I like to think of those who make a social impact in the world as Purposeful Hustlers.

    They are people who know WHY they do something (their purpose), and HOW to get it done (their hustle).

    Their Purposeful Hustle is a propelling force that drives them...

  • Mar
    08
    2021

    One of the number one questions I get from people is "How do you find the time to do all of the things that you are doing?" I wish that I had a magic time machine that made additional time. But I don’t have one! (If you do, please share!)

    After...

  • Feb
    22
    2021

    This week's Failsume mistake of The 4 Things that Suck Time is associated with The Gap Band's "Early in the Morning." I used to be up until "early in the morning" doing work for others. How are you valuing your time in your Purposeful Hustle? Are these...

  • Feb
    08
    2021

    This week's Failsume mistake is called "Are you a Hard worker or a smart one?" and it's associated with Sade's "Smooth Operator."  The smooth operators have streamlined their operation to maximize productivity.   

    A Failsume is a list of all my failures and...

  • Apr
    28
    2020

    Resilient people know how to change their circumstances and reflect on their failures and success to move forward. 

  • Apr
    21
    2020

    Think back to a time where you had a long and deeply engaging conversation --> that's how you become a great leader using diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

  • Apr
    14
    2020

    Now more than ever, companies and organizations have to innovate if they hope to be competitive.  Did you know a duck knocking on a door can teach us a valuable lesson about diversity and innovation?