"This idea that our stories matter is maybe new information for Women of Color, especially professionally. We're told to tuck away our story... stories matter. What's the narrative that's either empowering progress or blocking the door of progress?"- Rha Goddess #powherredfined
"Its the "me" and the "we." We need to find each other. You can't change an entire behavior, or entire culture on your own." -Deepa Purushothaman on unity amongst Women of Color in #corporateamerica. #powherredefined
"Tone matters. What you do or say matters... managers, you have more power in someone's belonging... The things you don't say, also speaks volumes, if you see something inappropriate, say something." Deepa Purushothaman on how leaders shape belonging for #woc . #powherredfined
"It's about speaking up for Women of Color when they're not in the room... it's saying, 'hey that's not okay... it's putting your neck out a bit." - Deepa Purushothaman on true allyship. #powherredefined
"What we're realizing is that this work is core to the business, not a side activity. We are in a moment where we're realizing that this work is fundamental." Deepa Purushothaman on establishing true inclusion for Women of Color in Corporate America. #powherredefined
"We haven't always been rewarded, and we haven't always been encouraged for speaking our truth... So most of the Women of Color I've met have conformed... I want us to be in full voice." - Deepa Purushothaman. #powherredfined
"It's not just getting to the seat... it's leading in full voice once you're in the seat, and that is our work..." -Deepa Purushothaman on the work of Women of Color. #powherredefined
"The conversation about workplaces is really new...now there's more dialogue. There's an appreciation for everybody... There's a recognition that our experiences exist... It's true, its real, what we have felt, what we have thought." -Deepa Purushothaman on the moment #WOC are in
In my new #medium piece, I wanted to share my thoughts on how #theOscars dynamically represented what it means to truly stand in the name of love. Read at: https://t.co/xmgyHwVSRW
Is your organization ready to prioritize collaboration, innovation, & human-centered ways of working? Join Lori Hanau and I on LinkedIn as we dive into the leadership opportunities & challenges of our time. Register below:
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The #PowHerRedefined symposium, led by the @BJKLInitiative and our team at @n2formation , will uplift Women of Color in the workplace. On #internationalwomensday2022, commit to establishing corporate equity for Women of Color. Register now: https://t.co/uxb29GFZ07
Today, I'll be joining the amazing Vanessa Richards- artist, community-engagement facilitator, and Director of Creative Together-- to discuss what it takes to do the work, with full conviction, no matter what. We'll see you on Facebook Live today at 12pm PT/3pm EST!
@BillieJeanKing, @RhaGoddess & I spoke with @FastCompany about our report & we didn't hold anything back. Three-quarters of the #WOC surveyed & interviewed feel they have to prove themselves "over & over & over" in the #workplace. Download the report now https://t.co/f1Wn6RBTVJ
I'm so proud to be part of bringing our bold, unapologetic and, most importantly, clear voices to the forefront of the conversation around reimagining our ways of work.
Thank you for embracing this research the way you have. The time for change is NOW.
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