Unveiling Real-Life Lessons in the Barbie Movie: Relevance to Workplace Dynamics

In the recently released Barbie movie, an unexpected gem emerges a narrative that mirrors real-world issues many of us encounter daily. Amid the vibrant world of animation, the film cleverly addresses pertinent topics such as covering, power disparities, shaming, sexism, microaggressions, imposter syndrome, hierarchies, and cliques.  Interestingly, the challenges depicted in the movie closely mirror…

Three Structural Inequities That Lead to a Lack of Diversity

“Why does it matter how many [insert underrepresented group] work here? It’s about Diversity of thought, right?” It’s a sentiment that’s holding many people and organizations back from realizing transformative success. The insidiousness of the question lies in its overlooking a major point about “diversity of thought.” Diversity of thought can only come from diversity…

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The Pledge to Create Equity in Tech

Systemic economic oppression and the continuous wealth gap make it harder for people of color and underrepresented founders to launch their startups. For years, they have lacked equitable  resources they need to grow a business and embrace entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, venture capitalists (VC) within the tech industry lack diverse representation among investors and have also demonstrated…