One of the most powerful things about being a business owner is the ability to create a work environment according to your own principles. So many of us have worked within a company or organization and been disappointed by the way things were run, the way team members were treated. So, we wanted to ask some fantastic business owners and operators how they’ve gone about creating a more inclusive workplace.

Aline Tran

When I began forming the Send A Miracle team, I sought out individuals who were not only caring but also dedicated to our mission of helping to uplift and empower impoverished communities. I engaged in conversations with people from diverse walks of life, and after an extensive search, I found our first volunteer, Aden Bertisch. Aden played a crucial role by establishing our social media presence and launching our campaign. With Aden’s arrival, our team began its gradual expansion, attracting individuals from entirely different backgrounds who were eager to join our cause. It was truly inspiring to witness. Read more>>

Katrina Blake

I started working in the wrestling industry in 2020 and it is something I’ve grown to love very dearly. There aren’t many women in this industry as it is a male dominated one, but there is even less Black women in this space. There are so many insightful women. Women who are knowledgeable. Women who go above and beyond. It was why when I created my Behind the Magic” WOC in Wrestling Panel, I knew I wanted women who work in various ways in the wrestling industry to share their stories, their triumphs etc. Read more>>

Vinny Castro

When it comes to fostering inclusivity in the workplace, I believe it’s crucial to embody traits like approachability, collaboration, and a focus on delivering tangible outcomes. In my experience, I found it best to create the environment you need in order to be creative. And then simply create! With that in mind, I’ve established a commercial recording studio myself, overcoming any possible limitations of a home-based setup, making myself more accessible to the industry. Building this studio wasn’t just about benefiting myself; it created an inclusive workspace for others who all come with their own sets of skills to bring forward and collaborate with. Read more>>

Valeria A Avina

not betraying myself. took my a while to learn that. Read more>>