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How Different Voices Bring About True Diversity

Today we use different words and letters to describe the overarching concept of diversity, equity and inclusion. There’s the core DEI acronym, though sometimes, you’ll see a “B” added for “belonging”; other times, a “J” is included for “justice.”

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Why your words matter when you speak up.

Why Your Words Matter When You Speak Up

It takes tremendous courage and bravery to speak up. Why? Because we face the potential fear of loss: the loss of love, friendship, maybe even the loss of security. We all feel the gravity in that moment of

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Hillary Gooden meme from Speak Up Women Conference.

How A Lack Of Validation Can Suddenly Stifle Your Words

“Invalidation,”  according to Dr. Jamie Long, psychologist, “is the process of denying, rejecting or dismissing someone’s feelings. Invalidation sends the message that a person’s subjective emotional experience is inaccurate, insignificant, and/or unacceptable.”  One hot August evening, my mom

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