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.

Megan Griffith

When employers think of inclusivity, they immediately associate it with hiring women, people of Color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, or differently abled. Read more>>

Laisha Barroso

As a Lesbian Latina, I want nothing more than for individuals who work with me to feel included and comfortable. My biggest advice for an inclusive workplace, is to be curious and empathetic. Read more>>

Durell Cooper

As someone deeply committed to breaking down silos in workplace environments and fostering a culture of psychological safety and belonging, especially for individuals from the Global Majority, I believe there are several key strategies and insights that can help in creating a more inclusive workplace. Read more>>

Rick Pinchera

Creating a more inclusive workplace starts by sending a clear message that everyone is invited to participate in an industry. In my case, the design community needs more voices from underrepresented groups in order to provide the most creative solutions to challenges. Read more>>