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.

Kewei Zhao

For many people, art and design feel like distant or unfamiliar concepts—but they shouldn’t be. No matter which industry your work is, creativity plays a vital role in expressing ourselves. Whether it’s solving problems, writing, planning, or making thoughtful choices, design and creativity is about offering new perspectives, and bringing value to society. In that sense, we are all creators. Read more>>

Rori Klein

At Bare Essentials Cleaning Service, we believe that inclusivity is essential in creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. The adult entertainment industry has historically been restrictive in terms of who is seen as desirable or marketable. We actively challenge these outdated standards by welcoming individuals of all genders, body types, and backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to work in a respectful and supportive environment. Our journey has reinforced the importance of bodily autonomy and self-expression, and we strive to foster a space where confidence is built, not diminished. By setting this standard, we hope to help redefine societal perceptions of topless maid cleaning services as legitimate, empowering, and an inclusive industry. Read more>>

Earl Spencer Geary

Something I think that happens in workplaces is a random clique system. It all mostly depends on timing, when you were hired or who you were hired with. My philosophy has always been to ignore that and be the goofy me that I always am. Nothing catches people off guard like offering full authentic self first. Give 100% trust from the beginning and you’ll be shocked how many times it pays off. Sure, maybe a few times it will come back to bite you but I’d rather be the person who believes the best in people then the cynic who is all locked up. For example I when I started my job in Boston at WHDH I came from a smaller station where I was friends with everyone and would now be going to a station where I knew no one. However, I started the same way as I always do and that is to introduce myself to everyone possible, and if I could, make a lasting impression with humor. Now, after a year and 3 months I can confidently say I am friends with almost everyone. I say almost because there are people who break that trust but the key to staying inclusive isn’t in shutting them out completely it’s setting the boundary of disappointment in there broken trust and showing that you can forgive if they respect that boundary. Read more>>