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.

Edna Donald

I think the workplace should be comfortable and enjoyable, you see your co-workers more than you see your own friends and family in most cases. Read more>>

Karen Demirjian

Creating a more inclusive workplace is essential for fostering a positive and productive environment where ALL feel valued and respected. Read more>>

Esmeralda Chavez

There are many people with incredible talent for manual work, dedicated individuals who work with love and attention to detail. Sometimes when we are hiring for our small businesses, we look for elaborate resumes, but often these candidates are not as effective as these underestimated individuals. Read more>>

Samantha Miles

I come from a background of working at boutique Pilates studios that had very specific “guidelines” for what their teachers should teach and worse, what they should wear or look like. Read more>>

Megan Del Haro

Inclusivity can take many forms, from the ability to service clients with specific hair types or particular disabilities to removing all references of a specific gender within our salon marketing and branding. Read more>>