Our Differences = Good For the World + Business

Did you hear?! The LinkedIn Podcast Network has officially launched and it feels surreal to be selected! I think I’ve said “thank you” a hundred times already this week. What a wonderful group of humans, truly. I can’t wait for you to meet everyone!

You’ll be pleased to hear that this mighty group of about a dozen creators is all about celebrating and embracing diversity.

As someone who has been called “different” so many times, it feels pretty great to be a part of this group.

Last week was our first Zoom meetup. Now that life is starting to feel a little more normal again, we’re hoping we can soon talk about meeting up IRL. You know I offered up California as a possible destination. How fun would it be to treat everyone to a round of In N Out, XLB soup dumplings, and surf & sunshine. :) And yes, we would definitely need to film it.?

Being Different and Smiles is the Common Denominator.?

You’ve seen more talk about the importance of representation in the workplace and the boardroom. Embracing diversity isn’t just wonderful and the right thing to do, it’s also been proven to be super smart business. It is a Yes Factor.?

Our clients, customers, our team - when we embrace diversity, we also embrace more potential market share.?

Fortune 500 coach, powerhouse Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, CEO and founder of the award-winning Rae Mackenzie Group??challenges you to answer:

Q: When you imagine the future of the corporate landscape, what does it look like? Or, more rather — who does it look like??

She says:

“We’re asking really tough questions as we think about where we want to put our treasure. We’re asking what are the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of said corporation?”

After 20+ years working with the who’s who of business and building career-advancement opportunities for Professionals of Colors, Sharon knows a thing or two of what it means to be different trying to fit in.

?? Listen to the second episode of Yes Factor! Here

Keeping It Real?

As the world witnesses the fighting in Ukraine, our hearts hurt thinking of the children, sisters, brothers, parents being harmed. Here’s a photo my friend Anton this week “trying to work” in a bomb shelter in Ukraine.

Your financial friend here to remind families to: Check Your Child Tax Credit!

Calling all parents: have you checked your child tax credits? As we prepare for this upcoming tax season, it’s important to doublecheck your Letter 6419 from the IRS to make sure that you’re receiving the tax credits you are owed!

These things can get a little confusing, so we’re here to break it down for you!?

?? Watch more here

In the Loop Episode Update: The Future of Metaverse

Tech guru and my co-host @GregNibler (prev @DigitalTrends) and I get meta about Meta.?

Imagine being able to converse with someone who speaks a different language instantaneously. Well, this future might not be so far.?

Meta’s on a mission to make communication across languages easier and faster. But that’s not it for their ambitions plans for the metaverse. #IntheLoop tackles the newest AI developments for the metaverse, Apple’s new safety features for AirTags, and more!?

?? Stay in #TheLoop here

Keeping Connected:

Thanks for staying close and keeping in touch. Share a comment below, let us know what else we should be including in a future edition of WS news.?

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Stay safe and be well. See you next Wednesday! ??