Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Creating a more equitable, inclusive world starts with understanding and action. Whether in the workplace or broader society, embracing diversity fosters innovation, empathy, and stronger communities. Discover insights on building environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
The Root Runs Deep – Dismantling Hierarchies and Authoritarian Regimes
As we close this chapter on fear’s weaponization, the journey toward reclaiming our shared humanity is far from over. In the next phase of this work, we will turn our focus to the systems that uphold oppression...
Beyond Privilege and Relearning Empathy in Immigration Conversations
Here’s something that struck me recently: the word “empathy” contains the word “path.” Maybe that’s not a coincidence. Maybe it’s pointing us toward something we’ve lost in today’s heated immigration debates...
The Smoke Shelter Paradox and Why Companies Still Prioritize Cigarettes Over Women’s Health
How cultural bias, outdated workplace health logic, and economic shortsightedness fail the women who keep businesses running.
How to Be an Ally for the LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month and Beyond
Being queer has always come with its challenges, like being misunderstood, navigating the fear of coming out due to safety reasons, and being looked at as perverse or demonic.
Quarter Life Crisis in Millennial Women, Or Saying No to Being a Good Girl
At the cusp of adulthood, many millennial women find themselves in the throes of a quarter-life crisis, a powerful mix of doubt, disillusionment, and the burning desire to reclaim their lives.
When Shadows Fall on the City That Never Sleeps, How Do We Respond with Light?
They say the brightest light casts the darkest shadow. In New York City, that shadow often falls across the outer boroughs. Seeing the brilliant glow of Manhattan fade into the muted haze of Brooklyn as the train crosses...
Fitness Is Not the Goal, You Are the Journey to Reclaiming Your Body and Inner Coach
Fitness isn’t just about hitting goals or perfecting routines; it’s about reconnecting with your body and embracing movement as a form of self-care. This article invites you to shift the focus from...
From Silent Screams to Systemic Change and How One Voice Sparked Hope for Survivors
Samantha Avril-Andreassen never imagined her survival story would spark a movement. She didn’t write to become an author, activist, or tech founder. She wrote to be heard, because for too long...
Why Mental Health Support Must Reflect Culture and Context
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes workplaces, mental health isn’t just important – it’s essential. Yet traditional wellness initiatives often miss the mark, especially for professionals navigating complex...
When Safe Spaces Become Silencing Spaces
This article explores the unintended consequences of overprotective environments that sometimes silence disagreement instead of fostering true inclusion.
Doing The Right Thing When It Comes to Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion targets have come under pressure from the Trump administration. Many global companies are feeling forced to change their policies as they face legal and financial repercussions.
How Society Shapes the Good Girl Archetype and The Hidden Forces That Influence Brilliant Women
You’re confident, capable, and successful yet there’s a subtle pressure you feel each day to be agreeable, accommodating, and effortlessly put-together. This pressure doesn’t come from within...
Peace Is a Field and How to Anchor Stillness in a World on Edge
In a time when headlines flare and fear spreads like wildfire, many sensitives, healers, and heart-led souls are choosing something different, not to turn away, but to turn inward.
Why Exclusion Hurts Your Brand and the Strong Business Case for DEI
As a child growing up in the Bronx, I remember studying the Civil Rights movement and being fascinated by the courage and commitment of individuals who stood up and united to effect change. I remember wondering why some businesses failed to recognize...
Shedding the Armour and Embracing Vulnerability and Healing in a Harsh World
In a world that often feels demanding and unforgiving, the instinct to protect ourselves is deeply ingrained and sometimes essential. We build walls, erect defences, and cultivate an...
The Decline of Moral Values and Tradition in America at a Crossroads
We find ourselves today in a time of great uncertainty, in a nation that seems to be struggling with its very identity. The America we once knew, a land of faith, family, and personal...
How Samantha Avril-Andreassen’s Books Illuminate Trauma, Healing, and Systemic Failures
In a world where survivors of domestic abuse, trauma, and homelessness struggle to find their voices, Samantha’s books serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Through her works Silent Screams, Loud Strength, Healing Within, The Little Voice That Roared, and Homeless, Not Defeated...
How To Re-Frame Mental Health Conversations in African American Culture
Historically, the mental health challenges faced by the African American community have often been mischaracterized as signs of personal...
The Creative Spark That Ignites Collective Liberation, Deep Healing, and Social Change
From the playful imaginings of childhood to collaborative community endeavors, creativity fuels our ability to envision and build toward...
