Cultural Awareness Blog
Don’t be shy, stay informed about Cultural competence (otherwise known as Cultural sensitivity or awareness), and transform your perspective to build stronger workplaces, communities, and spaces.
I’m Power-Meant: When Life Says Pause, You Don’t Stay Down
There’s a kind of strength that grows quietly, after the fall. Sometimes, it’s not about bouncing back. It’s about coming back differently. Not rushing. Not pretending. But standing in the truth of...
I’m Power-Meant: When It’s Time to Fly Differently
Are you moving... or are you rising? It’s one thing to keep going. It’s another thing to know where you’re going and why. Too often, we’re pushed to 'keep grinding', to stay in motion just to prove...
I’m Power-Meant: Boundaries Are Not Up for Debate
Why is it that when we say "no," we’re made to feel guilty? No, I can’t stay late again. No, I won’t take on more emotional labour. No, you don’t get access to me just because you’re used to it....
I’m Power-Meant: Birthing the Version of You They Told You Was Too Much
Who would you be if you weren’t carrying what was never yours to hold? The guilt. The roles you never chose. The expectations you inherited. The people who loved you conditionally. The beliefs that...
I’m Power-Meant: The Power in Slowing Down
Why do we only feel valuable when we’re doing everything? Running from one task to the next. Whether that's overdelivering at work, showing up for family, or holding space for friends. Carrying the...
I’m Power-Meant: Thriving in Spaces That Weren’t Built for You
Let’s be honest, most professional spaces weren’t made with us in mind. From the job descriptions coded in whiteness, To the leadership styles that value performance over people, To the unspoken...
I’m Power-Meant: The Hard Truth of Being Silent
How many times have you swallowed your words? The moment you wanted to call something out, but didn’t. The meeting where you had the idea first, but let someone else say it. The time you needed...
I’m Power-Meant: Why Are We Still Waiting for Permission?
Who told you that you had to wait? Wait to take up space. Wait to speak. Wait to feel ready. Wait for validation, approval, a seat at the table. Black, Brown, and Mixed Heritage Women are taught to...
I’m Power-Meant: The Weight of Being the First, the Only, the One Who Breaks the Mould
What does it feel like to carry the weight of 'firsts' and 'onlys'? The first in your family to step into rooms your ancestors were never allowed to enter. The only Black, Brown, or Mixed Heritage...