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Absolutely had a blast at WEConnect International Day in New Orleans on Sunday! Finally meeting so many amazing people I’d only known virtually made it extra special. And yes, the excitement was real! 🙌 Interviewing the remarkable Anjali “Ann” Ramakumaran…
What an inspiring day at the economiesuisse event “Botschafter:innen der Wirtschaft” at Westhive Coworking Ecosystem in Zurich in May 2025! A big thank you to Monika Rühl and the economiesuisse team for bringing together such a diverse group of thinkers…
Letzte Woche fand die Mitgliederversammlung des Verband Frauenunternehmen VFU der Schweiz statt – ein inspirierender Abend voller Austausch und Empowerment! Ein besonderes Highlight war die Keynote von Alt-Bundesrätin Doris Leuthard. Sie teilte ihre beeindruckenden Erfahrungen, darunter ihre Zeit als einzige…
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 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…
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.…
