Thanks for inviting me, Spiffy! Safety is a fundamental aspect of human existence. We need it to belong and to contribute meaningfully. But for some people—a lot of people—safety is not as accessible. In the workplace, it can be especially challenging for marginalized folks to show up authentically as a result of feeling unsafe. DEEP-ish gives organizations and individuals the language and skills needed to embed belonging, community, and psychological safety into their workplaces and spaces to foster healing and restoration.
Erin: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! In order to be “it,” young girls need to see “it.” Women only hold 8% of the CEO roles, and, as such, leadership paths aren’t visible for the next generation. It is the conversations happening outside the boardroom that so often determine who gets a seat in that boardroom. We need to get more women into those seats—into the flow of information, allocating the money, and taking the business risks. And that’s where learning to think, strategize, and compete like a winning poker player becomes a game changer.
Tolu: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! My organization’s name, Lions Write, comes from my favorite African proverb: “Until the lion learns to write, all the stories will glorify the hunter.” We believe that those directly affected by the problems we want to solve must be active participants in the process. We partner with corporations, governments, and non-profits to develop innovative solutions that are grounded in reality and promote a sense of pride within affected communities. Our work focuses on migration, education, technology, and climate change.
