In this interview we catch up with brilliant mind Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, co-founder of Black in Events and Diversity Ally, and Founder & Director of EventMind. Ashanti takes us through the importance of having an inclusive workplace in the events industry. Episode HighlightsMany event organizations aren't quite there yet with being diverse and more inclusive. There is usually a set time and place when an organization is at the level of being aware of diversity needs within their company and events.Diversity Ally provides consultancy in terms of organizations to help them become more diverse.Most of the diversity work that is needed in the industry is a mindset approach vs solutions oriented. This work is more about changing the attitudes, believes, ideas and ways of doing things.Companies should be ethically diverse and inclusive in the way that they get their results.To have a conversation with your organization consider doing a blind survey or hire a hire a diversity and inclusion specialist to facilitate.If you are appointing a diversity committee, ensure that its members build trust and respect with others outside of the committee. Also ensure they have the necessary skillset to have important discussions needed.After you listen and learn, consider your next steps in your organization and make a plan to move forward for change.Links and ResourcesBook Club - More Than EnoughEventMind Diversity AllyBlack in Events Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this episode, I invite you to subscribe to this podcast so that we can deliver you more insightful conversations with leaders in our industry. If you have had success in managing diversity and inclusion with your events organization, I would love to hear about it in the comments below. Support the showShare today's episode and tag me @plannersonpurpose Snag Free Gifts, and Find out More at https://www.plannersonpurpose.com Overwhelmed and Struggling with how to move forward? Get clarity by downloading my FREE Master Your Burnout Guide.Want to work together, friend? Well, I'm here to help you start to get clarity, confidence, and zap out the chronic stress you experience in your event planning process. Get Clarity and Confidence in Your Purpose by scheduling a Purpose Call. Refresh Your Event Planning Process for Less Stress. Advance your Career by Adding Ease To Getting Your CMP. Courses aren't your thing? Perhaps my 1:1 coaching program will be what you need - Let's connect!

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