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We are a visionary global organization designed to lead change in today’s organizational culture.

We strive to bridge the ever increasing gap between Inclusion and Leadership using our Inclusive + Equitable™ program and services.

09/14/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15) and honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry traces back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

To acknowledge National Hispanic Heritage Month in a professional and engaging way, you can tailor your activities to support, educate, and connect your team. Whether your office works in person, hybrid, or fully remote, these workplace initiatives create an inclusive environment.

1. Host a "Lunch and Learn" with Guest Speakers

Invite an outside historian, community leader, or professor from a local university's Latin American studies department to speak to your team. They can share insights on Hispanic history, art, or the community's economic and cultural impact. If your company has a Hispanic Employee / Business Resource Group (ERG/BRG), you can also give internal members a platform to share family stories, professional journeys, or traditions, ensuring it is strictly voluntary.

2. Cater from Local Hispanic-Owned Businesses

Food is a universal connector and an easy way to directly invest in the local community. Swap out a standard corporate lunch for office catering from nearby Latino-owned restaurants. You can feature a variety of cuisines throughout the month, such as Salvadoran pupusas, Colombian arepas, or Caribbean mofongo. If your team is remote, consider sending digital food delivery gift cards so everyone can order from a local business in their own neighborhood.

3. Organize Interactive Trivia and Team Activities

Keep your teams connected with educational, low-stress team-building games.

Cultural Trivia: Use interactive trivia tools to test your team's knowledge on prominent figures, geography, historical events, and pop culture.

Play Lotería: Host an afternoon session of Lotería (a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo) over video call or in the breakroom.

Collaborative Playlists: Create a shared digital company playlist where employees can add their favorite tracks by Hispanic and Latin American artists across genres like salsa, bachata, Latin rock, and pop.

4. Provide a Digital Toolkit and Educational Resources

Utilize internal communication channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or a company newsletter to highlight resources throughout the 31-day period. You can download ready-made assets from official corporate planning guides like the Hispanic Star Toolkit to share infographics, demographic statistics, and key insights. You can also share curated recommendations for books, podcasts, and documentaries by Hispanic creators.

5. Launch a Donation-Matching Campaign

Partner with national or local non-profit organizations that empower the Latino community. You can encourage employees to donate to groups like the Hispanic Heritage Foundation or the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) and offer a corporate match to double the team's impact.

11/30/2025

As I close out this month of November and almost the end of the 2025 year, I want to share a special message of gratitude and appreciation for a person who has been by my side helping me navigate some of my most difficult moments in particular as a business owner and operator.

I owe a debt of gratitude to Jackie Bowens Hubbard who has served and supported me over the years as more than an executive administrative assistant, but a core part of my operations and team. To whom I am so incredibly grateful for everything she has brought to my life and the life of the multiple companies that I own and operate.

I know she is truly a God send and has been right by my side when I needed her the absolute most.

Thank you my dear sweet friend, I love you to the moon and beyond. 🫶🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🤎

💙 Jacquelyn Bowens Hubbard

Grief Journey
Inclusive Leadership Institute
Culture Consultants - MiShon Landry

10/17/2025

Happy National Boss’s Day!

Thank you for leading the team well
and for making our workplace a good place to be in!

10/15/2025

Happy Women's Small Business Month!

Here is to all the women who continue to inspire and lead in our community! Fort Worth is better because of people like YOU!

Comment one of your favorite women owned businesses below. 💗

08/30/2025

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06/13/2025

Ways organizations can be in compliance with Executive Order GA-55 and still support DEI

Executive Order GA-55, issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in January 2025, directs all state agencies to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, emphasizing a “color-blind” approach that treats individuals equally regardless of race, s*x, or background.

For organizations especially those operating in Texas or contracting with state agencies, compliance with GA-55 means removing race or identity-based preferences in hiring, training, and programming.

However, that doesn’t mean they must abandon all efforts to foster inclusive environments. Here a few ways how an organization might navigate this:

- Focus on Inclusion Through Universal Values: Promote respect, collaboration, and belonging without referencing race, gender, or other protected categories. For example, training can emphasize empathy, communication, and teamwork.

- Use Data-Neutral Metrics: Instead of targeting specific demographic groups, organizations can track outcomes like employee engagement, retention, or access to mentorship without tying them to identity.

- Support Socioeconomic Mobility: Programs that help individuals from under-resourced backgrounds without explicitly referencing race or gender, can still align with broader equity goals.

- Encourage Diverse Thought: GA-55 criticizes DEI for allegedly stifling diverse viewpoints. Organizations can respond by fostering open dialogue and intellectual diversity, which aligns with the order’s stated intent.

- Partner Outside State Structures: Private organizations not bound by GA-55 can still collaborate with nonprofits or community groups to support inclusive initiatives off the clock or outside official channels.

It’s a tightrope, but not an impossible one. the approach.

Inclusive Leadership Institute
Culture Consultants - MiShon Landry

Resources:

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-directs-state-agencies-to-ban-dei-policies

https://www.newsweek.com/texas-abbott-color-blind-order-diversity-policies-2024550

03/31/2025

As Women's History Month closes here are four actions that individuals can take to support and strengthen the power of women.

1. Educate Yourself and Others:
Deepening your understanding of women's history, the evolution of gender roles, and the challenges women continue to face lays a powerful foundation for advocacy. Read books, attend workshops, follow credible news outlets, and listen to podcasts that explore issues such as systemic bias, pay inequity, and intersectionality. By educating yourself, you can have informed conversations and share accurate insights with your peers, encouraging them to reflect on their own assumptions. Consider organizing discussion groups or informal reading circles in your community to further disseminate this knowledge. This kind of grassroots education empowers you to recognize subtle biases and dismantle gender stereotypes over time.

2. Advocate for Policy Changes and Social Justice:
Real change often begins at the policy level. Whether at a local, state, or national level, individual voices matter in the fight for equality. Join or support organizations that lobby for stronger enforcement of equal pay, family leave, reproductive rights, and anti-discrimination laws. Writing letters to your local representatives, participating in peaceful protests, or leveraging social media platforms to raise awareness about legislative issues can amplify the message. When communities unite around policy issues, the collective weight can influence lawmakers to prioritize women’s rights and social justice.

3. Mentor, Sponsor, and Champion Women's Voices:
In many professional and creative fields, women face unique obstacles in career advancement. Offer your time and expertise by mentoring emerging women leaders or professionals in your field. This might involve sharing career advice, facilitating introductions to key networks, or advocating for their advancement during performance reviews and committee meetings. Sponsorship goes a step further by actively recommending and advocating for opportunities on someone else’s behalf. This support not only boosts individual confidence but also helps to diversify leadership across industries, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.

4. Amplify and Celebrate Women’s Work:
One of the most effective ways to honor the contributions of women is to highlight them. Buy products and services from women-owned businesses, attend events featuring women speakers, artists, and entrepreneurs, and share their stories with your network. Use social media as a platform to uplift their achievements by sharing articles, interviews, and success stories that often go underreported. This practice not only provides essential exposure for women in various fields but also educates your audience on the diversity of talent and perspective that women bring to the table.

These approaches not only enrich public discourse but also keeps the momentum of empowerment alive beyond Women's History Month.

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