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Celebrating our 4th Anniversary!
Thank you for supporting Wishing Out Loud for the past four years. It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our fourth anniversary on January 8, 2024, and being named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the fourth time! Our anchor word of the year is MOMENTUM for “More in ‘24”. More memorable MOMENTs, more “MOM-ents”, […]
Read MoreThree Ways I Am Choosing to Grow in 2023
As the year begins, people will take time to assess goals and celebrate last year’s wins, but there will also be reflection on areas of frustration. It’s no secret that burnout and fatigue are on the rise. People are looking for organizations to lead meaningful changes regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Many are […]
Read MoreHow to Create an Inclusive Workplace During the Holidays
Holidays are important to many people. They hold traditions, emotions, and cultural significance. In workplaces, it’s important to be mindful of all holidays and celebrate them in a meaningful and inclusive way for all employees and create cultural learning opportunities. Here are five ways to create an inclusive workplace during the holiday season. Ask Employees […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Culture of Belonging to Cultivate
Outside of our human craving to be loved, the other emotion that drives esteem, affects decisions, and determines outcomes is our innate desire to belong. A workplace culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is a valuable way to create and maintain a workforce of highly engaged, productive employees with a healthy sense of belonging. This […]
Read MoreBlack History Month, A Cause for Celebration
As we enter the second month of a new year, many of us remain hopeful that the learning from 2020 and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement will continue. While Black history is always important, February is the month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black Americans’ history and many achievements. Since 1976, every American president has designated […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month & International Women’s Day: Hear Them Roar!
There have been milestones and struggles throughout history that remind us that the fight for gender equality remains alive and well and must continue. For many, the 2020 passing of 87-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was such an occurrence. Although we mourned as a nation, we also […]
Read MoreHindu Holi Festival of Colors
Spring is approaching, which means the Hindu Holi Festival of Colors is right around the corner. It is a celebration of spring, love, and new beginnings. This year, the festival begins March 28 and ends the following day, March 29. Often called the “festival of spring” or the “festival of love,” the Hindu Holi Festival […]
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Vote for Lisa by March 19th!
I am wishing out loud that you will create a free account on the Grace Hopper website and vote for my topic Wishing Out Loud: The One Ask that Changes Everything by clicking this link. You can also search by the session name or 7677 (session number). Public voting closes March 19, 2026
Read MoreThe Magic Happens When You Speak Up: Your Voice is the Key
Your Voice is the Key Have you ever sat in a big meeting and felt a great idea pop into your head? Maybe you wanted to share it, but you stayed quiet. Then, a few minutes later, someone else said the exact same thing. Or maybe you feel lost in your career and are afraid […]
Read MoreWelcoming the Year of the Fire Horse: What Inclusive Leaders Can Look Forward To
For inclusive leaders, coaches, and culture builders The Year of the Fire Horse arrives only once every 60 years, and it brings one of the most energizing combinations in the Lunar New Year cycle. This rare pairing of Horse momentum and Fire intensity symbolizes bold action, reinvention, and courageous leadership which is perfect for leaders […]
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