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!

  • Jul
    09
    2019

    "Deanna, where do you get all that energy from? You always seem like you're so full of joy." I get these comments often and I love when people say it. I'm so happy most of the times because I spend all my time thinking about purpose and how I get to live...

  • Jul
    02
    2019

    One thing I have had the hardest time doing in my life is saying 'no.' I love helping people and I always want to be there when people ask. When I say yes and I should have said 'no,' I'm really struggling to give them my best and I also may not be the...

  • Jun
    25
    2019

    Repetitive tasks are sucking time out of your schedule.  Let's talk about automation! This amazing technique can create more space for you to live in your Purposeful Hustle.

  • Jun
    18
    2019

    One of the big things I’ve discussed this month is how to make more time to be in your Purposeful Hustle. We've already talked about two techniques earlier this month, but the one that I want to share with you today is from the garden.

    Find out how to...
  • Jun
    11
    2019

    This month we're focusing on time saving techniques. I want to share with you one of my favorite techniques because not only is it a time saver, but it's also really good for your physical health. We all know that if you want to be a Purposeful Hustler,...

  • Jun
    05
    2019

    I want to talk about the biggest time suckers: meetings. I feel like there was a time in my life where all I did was go to meetings, meetings, and more meetings.  I struggled to figure out when I could do my actual work.

  • May
    14
    2019

    Today’s post is lifted from a 2015 speech I gave in 2015 to Pearls for Teen Girls, a Milwaukee-based organization that empowers young women with self-development tools, guidance, and support to strive for better futures.  

    Frankly, I hadn’t thought about...

  • May
    07
    2019

    Most things worth doing involve some kind of risk. Especially when we pursue projects that we care deeply about, it can feel a little scary to put ourselves out there like that. It is not unusual for Purposeful Hustlers to find themselves going against...

  • Apr
    16
    2019

    So you think you’ve found your purpose? That’s awesome! Purpose is truly a gift, but the only way to know if you are on the right path for YOU is to test it out.

  • Mar
    26
    2019

    Networking can be fun. There, I said it. I’m that person who’s trying to convince you that networking isn’t totally awful. But really, if you take a new approach, something that is inevitable can actually become enjoyable.