Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Women Business Owners Series: Liz Whitehead CEO of 12PointFive and Diversity Masterminds

TorchLight sits down with Liz Whitehead, founder of 12PointFive, and Diversity Masterminds, to learn more about her and her company.

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Women Business Owners Series: Moneek Pines-Elliot founder of ARTrageous Brush and Flow

We sit down with Moneek Pines-Elliot, founder of ARTrageous Brush and Flow, to learn more about how she started her business and the beauty of bonding through art!

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Women Business Owners Series: Drs. Kala and Maya Johnstone, Founders and Owners of FoodChasers’ Kitchen

TorchLight sits down with Drs. Kala and Maya Johnstone, Founders and Owners of FoodChasers’ Kitchen, to learn more about their company.

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Disability Inclusion and Accessibility: An Interview with Catarina Rivera

As part of Disability Employment Awareness Month, we spoke with Catarina Rivera, disability inclusion consultant, speaker and self-advocate.

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Disability Employment Podcast: Hard truths and hope from veteran recruiters

Watch and listen as TorchLight’s Julie Lowe and Stephanie Ranno share their thoughts and perspectives on disability employment.

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Women Business Owners Series: Patty Solis, President and Founder of Diverza Activewear

TorchLight sits down with Patty Solis, CEO and Owner of apparel brand Diverza, to learn more about her and her company.

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LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace: Recommendations from utilities executive and transgender parent Mark Lowe

To close out Pride Month, we recently spoke with Mark Lowe, a tech and operations executive at Spire Energy. As the parent of a transgender son, Mark supports LGBTQIA individuals and causes in his personal and professional life.

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David Brown on LGBTQ+ DEI in the workplace

LGBTQ+ DEI in the workplace: Recommendations from DC-based marketing leader David Brown

As part of Pride Month, we recently spoke with David Brown, Director of Partner Marketing at ZeroFox, about his recommendations on effective ways organizations can truly embed DEI in their cultures, particularly as it relates to their LGBTQ+ employees.

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The Confidence Gap: How Imposter Syndrome disproportionately affects women

Plenty of people experience what’s known as the Imposter Syndrome. Read on to learn what you can do about feelings of inadequacy in the workplace associated with it.

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Women Business Owners Series: Lilly Harris, President and Owner of Man-Machine Systems Assessment

Lilly Harris, CEO and Owner of Man-Machine Systems Assessment, discusses MSA’s history, its commitment to social responsibility, and her best business advice.

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