As awareness around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is growing, it is truly heartening to see the development in the space. However, despite increased awareness and commitment, many organizations are still experiencing sluggish progress. As a result, I’ve noticed that questions like, “What do we do?” or even “Tell me…

There’s a word for that. It’s a beautiful springtime morning, and I’m walking to work beneath a clear blue sky. I gaze up toward the sky, not to revel in its beauty, but in the hopes that the cool air will dry the wetness welling up in my eyes. …

Hint: Because it is. In 2018, I was part of a small group that founded the first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiative at our company of over 2,000 people. We spent the first six months ensuring we had leadership buy-in and sponsors by selling the business case and ensuring…

As the world seems to be devolving into chaos, I find myself increasingly distanced from everyday trials and tribulations. I begin to feel as if I am seeing myself and those around me in a constant state of frenzy. People range from those who are entirely overwhelmed to those who…

I’ve never been someone who could easily lean into joy. One of my favourite movies is Disney’s Inside Out because of how strongly I relate to the character Sadness. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I have never been happy. There have been many moments of happiness in my…

The murder of six Asian women by an Atlanta gunman shocked many Americans. However, not one of the Asian Americans I spoke to in the aftermath of the attack was surprised. They all expected something like this to happen because it was clear that hate crimes against Asian Americans had…

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term Intersectionality in 1989. She describes it as “a lens for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other. We tend to talk about race inequality as separate from inequality based on gender, class, sexuality or immigrant status…

Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D, has a powerful concept that might be exactly what we need to get us through these challenging times. The holidays can be a difficult time. Add to that the resurgence of COVID-19. We are experiencing unprecedented hardship and we’re struggling to cope. Many of us hoping…