Speaking and press
From podcast interviews to keynote talks on diversity, these are conversations to support values-aligned, socially conscious leadership that centers belonging.
Author Q&A: Brave Leadership is a Choice
Articles and Interviews
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The Soap Box Podcast | Why You Can't Outsource Your Values
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Carrie On! | Brave Leadership is a Choice
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My Therapist is Out! | Leading with Your Core Values
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Represented Podcast | Brave Leadership is a Choice
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Emerging Brands Podcast | Behind the Scenes Building Crystal Lily Creative
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Just Another Biz Podcast | Building an Inclusive Business
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Women Lead Radio | Take Charge with Inclusive Leadership
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Over the Edge | The Value in Belonging
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Talk with Renee Dalo | Talk about Brave Leadership
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A Trauma-Informed Future | Valuing Inclusion
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I Just Wanna Record | Brave Leadership is A Choice
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Get Carried Away! | What Makes a Brave Leader
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Business Resilience DECODED | Is Your Inclusive Messaging Backed Up By Inclusive Practices?
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Mental Breakthrough | Healing the Mother Wound
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Pollen | Inclusivity, Freedom and Changing Your Career
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Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen | Building Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging into a Brand’s Core Values
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InPursuit Podcast | InPursuit of DEI and Belonging
Speaking Themes and Workshops
I’m known as a speaker on diversity and inclusion, but my work goes far deeper than that…
Brave Leadership is a Choice
Rooting Your Brand in Core Values
Our Roles in Creating Inclusive Environments
Conflict Repair for Healthy Boundaries and Belonging
Building Aligned Relationships
How to Be An Inclusive, Inspiring Leader
How to Identify and Disrupt Implicit Bias
How to Manage Discomfort When Identifying Bias
How to Build A Genuinely Inclusive, Welcoming Brand
How to Incorporate Inclusive Language Into Your Messaging
My mission is to inspire more communication, compassion, and understanding.
I want to create space for connection and collective growth that results in safety and belonging for all people.
I look forward to connecting with you!
~Crystal
Invite me to speak on diversity, inclusion, and belonging
I bring a values-driven, trauma-informed perspective to every podcast, event, retreat, and training.