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.

Anna Montaldo

When I was in high school my junior and senior year my peers were all applying for classes that were going to help them get accepted into college. Since I have cerebral palsy a disability that affects me physically and makes my entire life revolve around my support staff and their ability to help with everything I didn’t feel comfortable starting a college journey. Read more>>

Cheryl Stabler

Advice for a more inclusive workplace: Being intentional about learning about our community and world around us. For years, I lived and worked in diverse communities, where I volunteered in a number of non-profits and organizations. Read more>>

Saralee Kunlong

I’ve been in the software/tech industry for 15+ years. During my undergrad, there were only 12 women in a class of 50+ students, which means we did not even make up half of the class. Read more>>