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.

Kathrin Asmus

When I first started out working in the film industry and I had freshly graduated from a hands-on filmmaking workshop I worked on a set that had a female director of photography. It was the first time ever that I had seen a woman working the key position in the camera department and I was in awe. Read more>>

Laudy Burgos

I created Burgos Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC with a desire to help individuals who are pregnant or who have delivered a baby. When I was pregnant with my second child I separated and it was a very difficult time. I was lucky to have a great support system, but even then I did not feel my best. During that time I began to wonder how other individuals navigate these vulnerable situations without support and/or resources. Read more>>

Arturo Natella

Arturo Natella’s journey into the realm of talent management and workforce development began at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. As part of their team, he delved deep into the intricacies of talent management, laying down the foundational knowledge that would define his future endeavors. Read more>>