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The Employee Revolution | Super Julie Braun

May 17, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Super Julie Braun is an entrepreneur, and her company helps people get the career and salary they deserve regardless of their challenges. They work with Veterans, stay-at-home parents, immigrants, folks…

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Hold space for meaningful change | Bethaney Wilkinson

May 10, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Bethaney Wilkinson is a Black, Southern, soul guided, race conscious facilitator and coach. She is also the founder and author of The Diversity Gap, a book and ever-evolving community of…

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Strong Women & The Basquiat Legacy | Lisane Basquiat & Jeanine Basquiat Heriveaux

May 3, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn on December 22, 1960 to Gerard and Matilde Basquiat as one of three first generation children of a Haitian immigrant and Puerto-Rican mother – a…

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Business Leaders, Don’t Be Nice | Sedruola Maruska

Apr 26, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

As an Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant I work with a lot of businesses, organizations and companies that are “Nice”. Thing is, nice doesn’t move the needle when it comes…

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Who you are matters | Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford

Apr 19, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, is a practical theologian and Episcopal priest, native to Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ledford worked as a civil rights attorney for over 30 years, including as…

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What happens when you’re “Raised As A Lie”?

Apr 12, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Dr. Naeema Olatunji is the author of Raised As A Lie, her memoir which explores the story of growing up amidst deceit, denial, and racism and bravely takes the reader…

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Communication is key: Let’s do it effectively | Brenden Kumarasamy

Apr 6, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with…

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This article is written by Rachel Ricketts, an author, disruptor, changemaker, and mystic whose human mission is to help heal the collective divide by supporting healing for Black and Indigenous…

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Badass Black Women in History – Pt. 2 | Sedruola Maruska

Mar 29, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing Badass Black women who are often overlooked when it comes to accolades. This week we’re talking about two women who endured indignities to…

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Let’s talk menses equity | Bria Gadsden & Dr Ebere Azumah

Mar 22, 2022 Sedruola Maruska

Bria Gadsden & Dr. Ebere Azumah are the co-founders of “Love Your Menses”. Love Your Menses was founded in response to the growing menstrual wellness needs of young people. As…

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Sedruola Maruska | Equity | Inclusion | Social Justice | Consultant | Coach

Hi! I’m Sedruola, but friends & family, call me Sedie (Say-dee). Individually, when we step into our power we can change the world! It’s my firm belief that every business can be magnetic! That’s why I’ve heeded the call to help you create an irresistible, equitable & inclusive business culture that naturally creates safe spaces for diversity and beyond!

Blue Ocean Audit

The Blue Ocean Audit is seeing and learning  information about your business that you’re currently blind to, and using that clarity to reposition your business ahead of the competition.

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Racial Sensitivity Course

We think we know and understand something, until we're faced with acknowledging we don't . . . The "Educate to Elevate Racial Sensitivity Course" gives you a basic understanding of racial sensitively allowing you to learn words, phrases and issues related to social justice. It also teaches the L.O.V.E. U.S. formula for becoming a great upstander. Registration is open Until July 31, 2022!

Guide to Inclusive Language

Are you being as inclusive as you’d like or are you inadvertently excluding potential clients / customers? How do you know? This guide is a first step in examining your message for equity & inclusion.

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As I say this, I have a whole soundtrack of fanfar As I say this, I have a whole soundtrack of fanfare trumpets replaying in my head… listen closely and you can hear them, too! I’m excited to announce I've re-opened registration for the "Educate to Elevate: Racial Sensitivity Workshop" and it's not fully ON DEMAND! That means you can do it in your own time, at your own pace and message me with questions. *Doot doo doo doooooo!* Double tap if you’re as excited about this as I am!
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Today’s post is dedicated to welcoming any newbi Today’s post is dedicated to welcoming any newbies to the #community and sharing just a little about why I do what I do.
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Hey y'all! I’m an #Equity, #Inclusion & Social Justice #Consultant based in Lancaster, MA, and I’ve been running this business on my own for almost four years. 
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As my existing ride or dies already know, Equity, Inclusion and #SocialJustice became my #passion when I was diagnosed with #breastcancer and realized I wasn't happy with what I was doing in my life. 
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I fall more in love every day with my #inspiring clients, who level up their entire lives by #reclaiming their #power to affect real change where they are. 
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Tell me more about what YOU do, and why you do it, in the comments below!
I’m not much for gambling, but I’m willing to I’m not much for gambling, but I’m willing to bet you know just how #stressful it can feel to create a whole #brand presence and not be sure it's being received the way you want it to be received.
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This is exactly where I come in! My "Blue Ocean Mini Audit" lets me take a look at your #business #presence to deliver an honest #assessment and recommendations on what I see (or don't see) in your brand from your customer's #perspective. 
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I would love to know more about what you need and want, so I know how I can specifically help you let your #values and #voice shine through in your brand presence!
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So, be honest… are you ready to bet on me? Click the link in my bio or send me a DM and let me relieve #pressure in your life.
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Sedie sipping tea in her Jean-Michel Basquiat mug purchased at the Basquiat  King Pleasure exhibit. @basquiatkingpleasure
This week's #diversitydish #podcast episode is a w This week's #diversitydish #podcast episode is a work of love ❤️ 
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As we celebrate #moms this month, take a listen to these #amazing #women & moms, talk about their #grandmothers, #mother, #step-mother and what they believe they're passing along to their #daughters.
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We learn just a bit about all the amazing women who surrounded them as they were growing up. . . and who undoubtedly had an influence on #JeanMichelBasquiat 😉
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Listen to episode #linkinbio👆🏽
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Buy tickets to "@basquiatkingpleasure King here: https://kingpleasure.basquiat.com/
Shout out to all my Asian American, Native Hawaiia Shout out to all my Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander friends, followers, and family!
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Let's celebrate the rich history and culture you embody.
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When I lived in Korea one of the many things I learned was the use of both hands when pouring a drink, shaking hands or handing something to another. It shows respect. I often work to remember that, especially when at a Korean restaurant.
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I love learning about other cultures and living in Korea was a gift.
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What's an Asian tradition you've learned about and use?
Wanna know the sweetest part of my job? Seeing som Wanna know the sweetest part of my job? Seeing someone experience a truth for the first time and hearing "Wow! I've never thought of it that way!" Then be totally blown away.
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That's right...I'm an equity and inclusion consultant and I love what I do!
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What questions do you have?
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Let's talk about creating a culture within your business that you, your team members, and customers can rave about! #linkinbio👆🏽
"What happened to your #hair, it looks moldy?!" ** "What happened to your #hair, it looks moldy?!"
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That's what both my children said when they saw me this morning after what I'm calling a "Blue Zeal" incident.
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Instead of #washing the semi-permanent grey color out regularly,  I got inspired to use my "brass-off" blue shampoo.
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This is the final product. 
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Got me thinking. . . How many times #businessleaders get over zealous and screw up a perfectly good, easy #initiative. 
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Then, instead of owning the #mistake (my hair will grow and this color will wash away, so why hide) they double down and make things worst.
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What if instead we work on #flow...#accepting and #pivoting with less #worry and #angst.
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When was the last time you just went with the flow?
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If I wrote a #book about my life, the title would If I wrote a #book about my life, the title would be "Squiggles & Giggles", because #life is not linear and I've been a lot of places, done a lot of things and enjoyed a lot of #laughs along the way.
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If you were to write down the story of your life, what would your title be?
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You never know… it could be all the rage at a book club meeting in the future!
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#personalinsight #blackjoy #celebratelife #enjoylife
I’m sure my best friends have an endless list of I’m sure my best friends have an endless list of words to describe yours truly, but if they had to narrow it down to just three words, I bet they’d call me #loyal, #fun-loving, and #laid-back.
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While I guess they may be right (after all, they’ve known me for years), I also #appreciate the kind words that my #clients have used, like #knowledgeable, #relatable, and #kind. 
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I couldn’t be more #thankful hearing ALL of these kind words!
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What about you, friend? What three words describe you best?
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#bostonbusinesswomen #diversityandinclusion #equityandinclusion #diversityconsultant
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