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.

Jake Wilson

For many years I’ve worked in food service and corporate retail settings, all whilst exploring my identity and thus going through transitioning genders. Read more>>

Sandhya Sabapathy

Creating a more inclusive workplace is deeply important to me, and my approach is shaped by both positive and challenging experiences I’ve encountered along the way. Read more>>

Taryn Talley

As with anything, making impactful change requires intentionality. Over the last ten years of my career I have focused on building intentionally inclusive workspaces that have a culture of belonging coupled with leading with empathy. Read more>>

Kiron Robinson

Focus on talent and its potential. Not just what’s already there but what can be built upon and how willing the person is to build. Read more>>

Rex Wilde

We are living in a time where workplaces are becoming increasingly conscious of social justice and corporate social responsibility. From addressing racism to closing the gender pay gap, workplaces are working to ensure equity at all levels of business. Read more>>