DEI

Growing a Business

People of Color Are Building Wealth By Working Side Hustles — But Here's Why The Gig Economy Could Be Hurting Them, Too.

Are side hustles helping or hurting People of Color in their pursuit of entrepreneurship and wealth? DEI expert Nika White weighs in.

Diversity

Black Women Are Using Side Hustles to Mitigate the Pay Gap. Is It Helping or Hurting Them?

DEI expert Nika White discusses how side hustles — while serving as a supplementary income — are also hurting people of color, particularly women.

Green Entrepreneur®

Does ESG Create Real Value, or Is It Just Smart Marketing?

ESG remains a powerful investment factor despite criticism over transparency, costs, and impact.

Leadership

DEI Is In The Firing Line - But At What Cost?

As AI reshapes the workplace, businesses that prioritise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) gain a strategic advantage - driving innovation, reducing bias, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.

Diversity

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Frederick Douglass About Leading in Challenging Times

Navigating a business can have its ups and downs. Whether you've navigated a tricky quarterly earnings report or had to hire and fire staff during a difficult time for the business, you know that being a leader in times of stress, uncertainty, and difficulty can make you a stronger leader overall.

Leadership

How Entrepreneurs Can Create a More Inclusive Office Space

When you want your office to feel more inclusive, remember to consider the roles of design and layout.

Leadership

Could We Have The First Native American Woman Governor? DEI Expert Weighs In On What Allyship Should Look Like If History Is Made.

We can all learn more about what it means to be a better ally for those who are the "firsts" in their space. Here are three strategies around allyship this DEI expert recommends to her diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy clients.

Entrepreneurs

Inclusion Is Not Enough: How 'Neuro-Affirmative Workplaces' Create Happier Workplaces For Everyone

Instead of expecting individuals to conform to an outdated 'one size fits all' model, neuro-affirmative workplaces actively support and celebrate all individuals for their differences, where everybody belongs.

Growing a Business

How Women-Owned Businesses Can Set Themselves Apart From the Competition By Taking This One Simple Step

Despite progress in gender equality among most sectors of society, women-owned businesses still face unique challenges in the marketplace. One way to try and overcome these obstacles is through customer-facing business certifications. These independent, third-party evaluations can play a big role in boosting your credibility with potential lenders and customers alike.

Leadership

4 DEI Lessons from the Paris Olympics That Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today.

Leadership

What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from NCAA Coach Dawn Staley's Leadership Style

It's easy to attribute Staley's success as a former athlete and coach to "luck," but it's anything but.

Culture

Celia Cruz Just Became the First Afro-Latina on a U.S. Quarter — Here's Why This Crucial Moment Matters for Women Entrepreneurs.

Have you ever considered how a symbol on an everyday object can influence your business? This recently launched U.S. quarter offers valuable lessons in female leadership, resilience and the entrepreneurial journey — plus insights you can apply for business growth.

Diversity

4 Ways Internalized Oppression is Holding You Back from Success — And Ways to Overcome It

For entrepreneurs of color, the pursuit of success can often feel like an uphill battle. While fellow entrepreneurs are doing well, scaling their businesses, building their teams, and getting national recognition, we might compare our business and professional trajectory to theirs and wonder why the same success hasn't happened to us.

Diversity

I'm Disabled — And Here Are 3 Meaningful Ways Your Company Can Foster a More Inclusive Workplace

I've lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I've seen firsthand what true inclusion can do for an organization.

Thought Leaders

Do You Perpetuate Harm Against Your LGBTQIA+ Employees — and Sabotage Your Organization's Success in the Process?

Creating a truly inclusive and supportive workplace for LGBTQIA+ employees requires leaders to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and healing, leading to innovation and financial sustainability on an organizational level.