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20 Mar 2025

Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Must Be Spoken in Full
The response to Vernā’s recent LinkedIn post about moving away from the acronym "DEI" and instead saying "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" in full was nothing short of extraordinary. With over 1,800 reactions and an outpouring of comments, it is clear that this conversation is resonating deeply with many of you. What stood out from the discussion was the community agreement and the p...
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20 Mar 2025

Planting Seeds of Change in Challenging Times
A few weeks ago (although it feels like years), Jane Fonda stood before the SAG-AFTRA audience and delivered a call to action that resonated with me deeply. I watched, inspired, as she quoted Pearl Cleage, reminding us: “On the other side of the conflagration, there will still be love. There will still be beauty. And there will be an ocean of truth for us to swim in.” These words are a ...
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30 Apr 2024

April was so gratifying for me. It was a month of witnessing and revisiting the powerful and nurturing connections I've cultivated over the years. I was able to join gatherings with colleagues and girlfriends whom I've cherished for decades. While at a dinner with these lovely folks, I realized how diverse they are! They are from different religious faiths, races, ethnicities, profession...
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30 Jan 2024

A Recap of Sundays With Vernā's Transformative Podcasts
As we embrace the spirit of change and transition into a new year with exciting new content, we can't help but look back at the incredible journey Sundays With Vernā took us on in 2023. From inspiring conversations with thought leaders to intimate moments of self-discovery, each episode brought a unique flavor to our Sundays. Here’s a recap of our 2023 Sundays With Vernā podcasts. ...
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19 Jun 2023

As the early days of summer are fast upon us, we, like many of you, are looking forward to slowing down the usual routine, taking some time to reconnect with family, friends, and ourselves. And this includes diving into our summer reading list! Finding the right books to help see things from a different perspective while supporting a DEI journey from both a personal and professional pers...
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26 Oct 2022

We’re so excited to announce the launch of Vernā’s original podcast, Sundays With Vernā! Adapted from her highly popular online talk show, created after the killing of George Floyd and the 2020 racial awakening, the Sundays With Vernā podcast brings together the brightest minds in science, art, culture, and politics to cover topics from food justice to voting rights and mindfulness at...
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