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Two Big Lessons From Justice KBJ’s Confirmation
I––like so many of you––was overcome with emotion when I heard that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court of the...
Apr 26, 20222 min read


Ally is a verb. Not a noun.
I received some disappointing feedback recently. After a presentation I was excited about, I learned that one of my favorite cartoons was...
Apr 19, 20223 min read


Lessons From an Exhilarating and Exhausting Month!
I love hearing from you. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it: getting responses and feedback from readers is more meaningful to...
Apr 12, 20223 min read


The Inherent Bias In “Professionalism” and “Authenticity” at Work
I think often about what’s considered “professional” or “authentic” in workplace culture. Certain hairstyles. Certain names. Certain...
Apr 5, 20222 min read


I’m Over the Term “Microaggressions.” Here’s Why.
The first time a coworker commented on my “unpronounceable” name, they insisted it was a compliment. But I didn’t feel complimented. I...
Mar 29, 20222 min read


On Equal Pay Day, Can We Also Have an Equal Credit Day?
Sometime last week, in the midst of all the chaos around promoting Inclusion on Purpose, it dawned on me that I was making a big mistake....
Mar 22, 20223 min read


Achieving an Impossible Dream
Get married and become a mother. When I was a little girl, that was the message I got from all around me, even my own family members: My...
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Ijeoma Oluo Taught Me a Masterclass on How To Amplify Women of Color
The Establishment was a women-funded-and-run media startup where I worked in 2015. In many ways, The Establishment was well ahead of its...
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Buy My New Book From These Great Women of Color-Owned Bookstores
One way to practice inclusion every day is by being intentional about who owns the stores you buy from. Below is a list of bookstores...
Feb 18, 20221 min read


I’m Thanking You With an Exclusive Chapter From My New Book
My book Inclusion on Purpose was supposed to come out on February 8th. I spent most of last year with this date planted firmly in my...
Feb 15, 20222 min read


Can you be successful without self-promotion?
Growing up in Asia and living in the UK and a number of British ex-colonies, one of the core tenets I learned for how to operate in...
Feb 8, 20224 min read


Why I Believe 2022 Is the Year for Inclusive Leadership
We don’t see many models of inclusive leadership in practice. But I believe — and hope — that will change in 2022. Last week I shared one...
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Do You Agree With My Inclusion Prediction for 2022?
There’s a big gap — a chasm, even — between knowing that inclusion is a priority… …and taking personal responsibility to drive it. As the...
Jan 25, 20223 min read


In 2022, More Leaders Are Naming Their Privilege
In 2022, I’m noticing a monumental shift in how leaders approach inclusion: More corporate leaders are speaking openly about how...
Jan 18, 20223 min read


The Best Holiday Gift I’m Giving Myself
I’m writing to you from Singapore, where I’m sinking into the comfort of my family and home country like a bath. I hope wherever you’re...
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Pay Your Speakers. Full Stop.
If I’m never asked to speak for free again, it’s too soon. Yes, I know that doesn’t quite make sense, but I hope it conveys to you my...
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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