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Crystal Lily Creative Philosophy

We believe in co-creating containers where people feel valued; and where curiosity, connection, and collaboration are essential. We thrive by taking a holistic, trauma-informed, collaborative approach.  We recognize that when people feel seen, heard, and understood, they're more likely to feel comfortable opening up to share their challenges, talents, curiosities, and contributions in ways that are beneficial. We believe true leadership is intrinsically inclusive; and core values are the key to collective belonging and sustainable impact.
 

Access our masterclass series to learn more about Our Roles in Creating Inclusive Environments and invite the founder, Crystal Whiteaker, to speak at your organization.

Our Values

Freedom | Curiosity | Well-being | Community | Trust

Hi! I'm Crystal.

Founder of Crystal Lily Creative. We offer Inclusive Branding and Leadership Development Consulting. 

We work with leaders and brands to disrupt the status quo to create inclusive, human focused environments, rooted in core values.
 
Crystal Lily Creative clients are often people who identify as women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, or both; however anyone who believes in equity and equality are welcome. 
 
We often share a common value: we want to use our influence to advocate for things like philanthropy, inclusion, human rights, social justice, education, and sustainability.
 

The Crystal Lily brand began in 2016 as a photography brand. In 2019, we expanded our services to work with mission-driven brands as diversity and inclusion branding consultants after business owners expressed interest in learning how to build more inclusive businesses. Combining 20 years of corporate experience with creative passion, inclusive brand consulting and leadership development experiences were born. 

We believe core values are the soul of any business. We use that philosophy in brand photography and business coaching to help leaders root, feed, and define their brand. Our core values centered approach helps leaders share their message and connect to people in a meaningful way. When we work together, leaders gain the tools and resources to build an engaged community around their brand.

Let's transform the way you think about your business and evolve your leadership style!

~Crystal

Meet Our Business Partners

When we need additional project support, we rely on partnerships with leaders who are values aligned and qualified to support in their areas of expertise.

Kirstie Wheeler, Educational Consultant

Kirstie Wheeler is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music and an educational consultant in the New England area. She has a strong background in education where she spent 10+ years in a diverse set of public schools in the northeast eventually leading her to consultant-based roles in K-12 education while working in higher education. Kirstie feels strongly that all children and young adults need access to an equitable education and that all teachers and faculty need to be supported in order to reach this goal. As a performer, she sings with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, chorus to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops. Kirstie is a certified McClosky Voice Technician, using her knowledge of vocal physiology and pedagogy to prepare students for a lifetime of healthy singing. Kirstie believes that education starts from wherever you are today.

Tanisha Rodriguez, People and Culture

Kirstie Wheeler is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music and an educational consultant in the New England area. She has a strong background in education where she spent 10+ years in a diverse set of public schools in the northeast eventually leading her to consultant-based roles in K-12 education while working in higher education. Kirstie feels strongly that all children and young adults need access to an equitable education and that all teachers and faculty need to be supported in order to reach this goal. As a performer, she sings with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, chorus to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops. Kirstie is a certified McClosky Voice Technician, using her knowledge of vocal physiology and pedagogy to prepare students for a lifetime of healthy singing. Kirstie believes that education starts from wherever you are today.

These are the learned and lived experiences that influence my approach to connection and holding space...

 

Collaborative Business Partners

Tanisha Rodriguez, People and Culture Consultant

Tanisha Rodriguez worked in the Media and Entertainment industry for ten years, with over a decade of prior experience in the financial sector. Tanisha managed Employee Engagement for Fox Networks Group, from creating affinity groups to launching employee programs. Tanisha collaborated with different departments, including Diversity and Inclusion, Learning and Development, and Talent Acquisition. In December 2019, Tanisha went on to work with the Diversity and Inclusion team for Walt Disney Television, leading change management efforts to combine legacy Disney affinity groups with legacy Fox’s to create a global framework. Tanisha left Disney to launch her nonprofit, Sister Circle Media, and joined Deluxe Media Inc. as their head of Diversity, before moving into consulting to support organizations with people and culture efforts.

Kirstie Wheeler, Educational Consultant

Kirstie Wheeler is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music and an educational consultant in the New England area. She has a strong background in education where she spent 10+ years in a diverse set of public schools in the northeast eventually leading her to consultant-based roles in K-12 education while working in higher education. Kirstie feels strongly that all children and young adults need access to an equitable education and that all teachers and faculty need to be supported in order to reach this goal. Kirstie believes that education starts from wherever you are today.

Erin Perkins, Accessibility Consultant

Erin Perkins is a champion of disability rights and an inspiring leader who advocates for greater accessibility, inclusiveness, and understanding within the business world. As a deafblind woman herself – founder of small online business Mabely Q – as well as an experienced speaker/educator, Erin’s message has been heard by CEOs around the country. Her unique gifts are her life experiences which she compassionately shares with others through keynote speeches, private workshops or one-on-one consulting sessions to foster true inclusion at all levels -- allowing people with disabilities equal opportunities to succeed professionally.

Learn about our diversity and inclusion branding consultants with solutions designed to support the development of inclusive, human-focused, values centered leaders and environments.

 

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