Who else is blown away by the power of AI while simultaneously being freaked out by it? (My hand is raised!) My days are now full of AI powered meeting notes landing in my inbox after zoom meetings. I'm amazed, but also wonder what human experience is being lost in the process. Do you think about how to harness the power of AI, yet still take the best of what humans have to offer to craft an ideal interaction with customers? If so, you'll be excited to hear that we have a new AI talk for you...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
I'm surely excited about Women's History Month! Women’s History Month is an annual observance in March to recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and historical significance of women. It also encourages reflection on the progress made in gender equality while acknowledging the ongoing challenges women face worldwide. Good news! We are highlighting four speakers for this month's celebration. We have added a new talk to recognize that 47% of women in the US workforce are mothers (who...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Colleagues and friends, The election likely resulted in some employees in your company feeling scared and vulnerable. The reality is that whether you or your employer are satisfied with the results of the election, some of your employees are terrified for their human rights as people of color, LGBTQIA+, people of faith, and other identifications. Some are worried about their rights to healthcare. Some are simply feeling unsure of what to expect next. And while this is not meant to be a...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
This one is for your campus Provost/VPAA and others who support diverse faculty/researchers on campus. Please forward it to them. Thank you in advance! - Missy Higher Education is a complex environment. While we aim to support diverse faculty, the facts remain: 1) Established research shows that BIPOC scholars tend to face structural realities on college and university campuses that constrain their capacity to write and publish. 2) Compared to their white colleagues, faculty of color often...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
*** Can you name THREE foods that are commonly eaten on Juneteenth? (Answer at the bottom of this page)*** Hello friends!Let me introduce you to someone very special. This guy. His name is Michael W. Twitty. Michael is someone who can name a food grown in several African countries, share the name of it in the local languages, and explain how so much food came to the United States to be incorrectly deemed "Southern." He'll tell you why Carolina Gold Rice is political. How food found on our...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
It is that time of year - and as a women owned business, we're especially excited for Women's History Month! Here are three diverse options that beautifully meet the theme of Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Nadine Naber, Award Winning Professor and Author It’s Complicated: Women’s History Dr. Naber understands what happens when we celebrate women’s history as if all women are the same. We ignore the experiences of women of color and their diverse experiences, and...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hello global friends! I'm excited to take this week ahead for giving thanks and recognizing Indigenous People's Day and for some reflection on where I've been so far this year. Some family time is definitely in order, too. My little family will be doing a lot outdoor time and will be venturing out for the first time to a larger scale event - an indoor college basketball game (with masks). Who ever thought that would sound SO exciting - in pre-covid days it would feel so routine. I've got some...
almost 5 years ago • 1 min read