Media
Articles and conversations to support inclusive environments that create space for belonging.
Author Q&A: Brave Leadership is a Choice
Articles and Interviews
Valuing Inclusion
You cannot be inclusive without also being trauma-informed. Tune into this conversation with Katie Kurtz where we talk about the inextricable connection between inclusion and trauma-informed care on her podcast: A Trauma-Informed Future. In this episode, we discuss the impact of trauma on individuals and organizations, the need for brave leadership, and the power of aligning core values in creating a trauma-informed future.
Brave Leadership is a Choice
Tune into this rich conversation with Matthew Newman about the 'B' in DEIB - belonging. It's a reminder that we all play a role in creating inclusive spaces. Let's open our hearts and embrace the beauty of diversity, making sure everyone feels like they truly belong.
What Makes A Brave Leader
Since publishing Brave Leadership is a Choice: An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging, people have asked: What makes a brave leader? The answer is nuanced, but here's what you should know... Being a brave leader requires reimagining the way we approach business and leadership by prioritizing human-focused connection. This is best done by first connecting with ourselves and understanding what we truly need and desire to be in alignment with our values and commitments. Tune into this conversation with Carrie Murray on Get Carried Away to learn more about What Makes a Brave Leader.
The Truth About Creating Inclusive Content For Your Brand
While you’re trying to incorporate diversity through messaging and visuals, you could be doing more harm than good. Genuine inclusion isn’t something that you buy in a package with a checklist, or employ with a gallery of stock photos showing people from diverse backgrounds. Change isn’t made simply through posting graphics with trendy colors. Lasting Change Starts with Disruption. Read this article featured by The Association of Consultants to Nonprofits to learn more.
Healing The Belonging Wound With Inclusive Branding & Leadership Coach, Crystal Whiteaker
Crystal shares her journey to becoming an inclusive company branding and leadership development coach from accepting experiences in her bi-racial upbringing, stepping into advocacy for sexual assault survivors, and healing the mother wound.
Inclusivity, Freedom and Changing Your Career
Learn about our CEO, Crystal Whiteaker's transition from a wedding photographer to a successful brand inclusivity consultant. We also dive deep into adding a personal touch to your branding and showing up as genuine as possible on social media.
Is Your Inclusive Messaging Backed Up By Inclusive Practices?
Since 2020, there has been a surge of businesses taking a stance on social justice issues, but not all are building a consistent message. How can they ensure that their inclusive messaging is backed up by inclusive practices and behavior? Where are corporations missing the mark? In this episode, Vanessa speaks with Crystal Whiteaker about how to do the work to make sure your company’s message matches its values.
InPursuit of DEI and Belonging
Tune into this conversation with Dr. Melanie Hicks about embracing change, prioritizing healing, and overcoming fear through values, authenticity, and the importance of having a sense of belonging
How to Build an Inclusive Brand
Check out Crystal’s conversation with Lauren Widrick on the Grab Life by the Goals Podcast
Why You Need to Build an Inclusive, Empowered Brand
Learn more in this conversation with Isabel Kateman on the Mindreading Marketing Podcast
Creating an Inclusive Business and Living An Inclusive Life
Read about Crystal’s personal journey to creating an inclusive leadership development and company branding business and living an inclusive life on the Women Who Express Caro’s City blog series
Building DEI and Belonging into a Brand's Values
Crystal Whiteaker intrinsically understands the importance of inclusion. As a leadership development and DEIB consultant, she specializes in inclusive leadership development and company branding, inclusive coaching and consulting for brands and leaders that care deeply about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Join Heather and Crystal as they talk about Crystal’s motivation to reaffirm a brand's core values, give business goals and values advice, create a “Brave Space” within yourself, provide equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity tips and create a positive, nourishing, nurturing, and healing connection with people.
