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.

Kiara Carmon

In the beauty industry, there are a multitude of opportunities to create a more inclusive workplace. This can range from representing more women of color authentically in makeup to encouraging all races to educate themselves on the proper way to care for and style ethnic hair rather than being afraid and shying away from it. As an official Seint Artist, it is my mission to bring more representation for women of color inside and outside of the company. When you search “Seint”, unfortunately, not many women of color pop up–and this isn’t to say there aren’t any at all, however, there is not enough! Read more>>

Lori Mihalich-Levin

I’ve spent most of my adult career in law firms, which aren’t always known for inclusive workplace practices. As a working mom with two small children, I wasn’t exactly the “ideal” candidate for traditional law firm success. The traditional law firm norms, partnership track with promotions that happen during peak childbearing years, and billable hour requirements were built around a model that fit white, married men, whose partners cared for their children, were ever-present at the office, and who didn’t take on many caregiving responsibilities. Read more>>

Brave

After many years of groups and different studios I had always dreamed of and wanted to create a space that sole purpose is to create with least amount of distraction possible. A place that’s not only welcoming but gives a sense of home and inclusiveness. We can save all that partying and fooling around for after the sessions Read more>>