Last week, I joined over 20 inspiring women business owners to discuss growth and opportunities with WEConnect International in Europe, in Zurich. The event showcased the power of women-owned businesses, fostering partnerships and innovation. We discussed how we can increase…
Purchasing locally and supporting small businesses is not a new phenomenon. Many companies have long included small AND diverse-owned businesses in their inclusive sourcing efforts. We see many companies shifting their focus from buying from diverse-owned businesses to buying from…
I’m thrilled to see my local grocery store has Silence Hours for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. Two days a week, during certain hours, they create a peaceful environment by dimming lights, turning off music, and reducing announcements. This…
I was attending a GEP Worldwide event at The Dolder Grand in Zurich last week. Over 100 procurement leaders came together for insightful discussions on key trends shaping 2025 and the evolving procurement landscape. Besides a great panel discussion, led…
I am thrilled to announce my collaboration with Disability:IN to help raise awareness about the organization’s vital mission and the importance of disability inclusion in Europe. The collaboration with Disability:IN is all about increasing the visibility of disability-owned businesses and…
“Let’s Humanize The Workplace” a podcast hosted by Vivian Acquah. Earlier this week, I had the honor of joining Vivian’s podcast and speaking with Lushentha Naidoo about ‘Harnessing Supplier Diversity to Build Resilient Businesses’. We discussed common misconceptions about supplier…
The recent decision by the U.S. government to terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs “in the federal workforce, and in federal contracting and spending” has raised significant concerns. The US government argues that DEI initiatives, such as contracts set…
Excited to announce my seminar on Diversity and Inclusion in Supply Chain Management at procure.ch this April 2025! 🌍🤝 Why have such a seminar in this disruptive time? I’m saying why not! Diversity & Inclusion in the supply chain is…
Google has once again demonstrated its commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion by hosting the Verband Frauenunternehmen (VFU) New Year’s event. This year’s VFU theme is “Born to Grow” and the insight into the latest developments in AI at Google…
What we are currently experiencing with regard to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) is quite disturbing. I feel I need to highlight why DEI particularly in the supply chain, is still a competitive advantage and not just a box-ticking exercise.…
