StoryBolt

Last month our CEO and Co-Founder, Nassim Abdi, had the terrific opportunity to co-present with Syeria Smith, Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Campus Recruiting at Belk, at SHRM’s 2022 Inclusion conference in San Diego.  Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., a privately-owned department store, opened its first store in 1888. It began a legacy of selling great products at great prices, treating customers like family, and giving back to the community.  Shoutout to Syeria for her practical tips and inspiration. Inspired and invited by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., to talk at the conference, their discussion explored the role of storytelling in developing empathy, and how empathy-based competencies play a key role in workplace inclusion and allyship.  After viewing a screening of the inspiring documentary, “A Woman in Motion”, audience members reflected upon their impressions of the film, the impact it had on them, and ultimately how they can bring the concepts they learned into their diversity, inclusion, and equity practices in the workplace. Check out the video below to see the recap of the impactful day. https://lnkd.in/gdAtQkqN  #SHRM #Inclusion #leadership #SHRMInclusion #empathy

🎉 Today is #Juneteenth, and we at StoryBolt are beaming with pride as we reflect on the incredible session held on Monday with Discover Financial Services and their #BOLDERG team. Under the leadership of DEI advocates and experts --looking at all of you incredible leaders, Sonya Byers, Jenise Spears, Camille DeCicco, Brandon Frost, Lauren Anoma (Smith), Rehanna Johnson, Joy Canonigo, Sapna Patel, and Jonita Wilson, PHR 👀👀👀-- we had the privilege of presenting Loki Mulholland’s powerful film, #TheUncomfortableTruth, to the company. This session was a true testament to the genuine and impactful work Discover Financial Services is doing to embed #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion into the core of their organization, and a profound experience where we tackled uncomfortable but essential conversations to foster real learning and understanding of #Juneteenth. The engaging discussions that followed, skillfully facilitated by Obella Obbo, highlighted the core of our mission at StoryBolt—bringing impactful stories to organizations to create spaces for better #understanding, #empathy, and #CHANGE. We are immensely proud of our partnership with Discover Financial Services and grateful for the inspiring dialogue we witnessed. A heartfelt thank you to the #DEI team at Discover, the BOLD ERG, and filmmaker Loki Mulholland for joining us in this transformative experience. Check out the trailer for “The Uncomfortable Truth” in the comments. #Juneteenth #DiversityEquityInclusion #StorytellingforCHANGE #DiscoverFinancials #UncomfortableTruth

Working with humans requires showing your own humanity - your accountability, your vulnerability, and your ability to forge trustworthy relationships. Roshan Kindred shared several impactful insights about this on the latest episode of Empathy Matters. Make sure you check it out! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/giAARGcW Listen here: https://vist.ly/veqy #leadership #DEI #workplacerelationships #empathy

Last week, we were so excited to be joined by Roshan Kindred! Roshan is the Chief Diversity Officer at PagerDuty, and shared so many amazing insights with us in our latest episode! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/giAARGcW Listen here: https://vist.ly/tsfi Key moments from our latest episode: • Kindred's reflection on losing her mentor, not recognizing the warning signs, and how you don't always know what someone is going through. • The struggle of striving for genuine connections in an AI-driven world. • Why collaboration, empowerment, and belief in greatness needs to be constantly fostered. #diversity #empowerment #inclusion #dei #empathy

Bridget Hurd, the VP and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, was such an amazing first guest on Empathy Matters! Together our host Dr. Nassim Abdi and Bridget Hurd dove into the importance of empathy, inclusivity, and cultural competency in the workplace and in healthcare delivery. In case you didn't get chance to watch the episode, make sure you tune in to hear Bridget's insightful experiences and her emphasis on the power of caring and diversity! #EmpathyInHealth #WorkplaceDiversity #InclusiveWorkplaces #HealthcareIndustry

🎦 Live now! Join us for an impactful conversation about the power of storytelling. https://lnkd.in/gpZmb8RD

Exciting News! We're proud to co-present Storytelling for Change a powerful documentary screening & discussion session on DEI, featuring inspiring stories from #NichelleNichols and her contributions to NASA's diversity. Join us on Feb 29th, for an engaging dialogue with industry leaders, Annie Rezac, Joy Canonigo, and Heather Winandy, PMP, hosted by our own Nassim Abdi, Ph.D. Don't miss this opportunity to explore storytelling's impact on inclusivity. RSVP now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gPYE7dYE #DEI #StorytellingForChange #Inclusivity #ChicagolandDEIAlliance #EmpathyInAction

People are more than just their jobs, and organizations need to start supporting the holistic nature of their employees! Bridget Hurd shared many amazing insights in our first episode of "Empathy Matters" this week! Don't forget to check it out! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gnbkpJST Listen here: https://vist.ly/355f6 #empathymatters #deipodcast #chropodcast #trainingpodcast

We're thrilled to share a highlight from our partnership with Inspire11 this #blackhistorymonth2024. Together, we're fostering #DEI through #workplace awareness, delving into the impactful narrative of 'Descended from the Promised Land: The Legacy of Black Wall Street.' This collaboration is a testament to our mutual commitment to not just commemorate history but to understand its influence on our present and the role we can play in building a more #equitablefuture . Inspire11's dedication to facilitating open, honest, and sometimes challenging conversations mirrors our mission at StoryBolt. It's partnerships like these that reinforce our belief in the power of #storytelling to spark meaningful change. A big thank you to Inspire11 for being a true ally in the journey towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Here's to more moments of inspiration and to all our partners who are committed to making a real difference. #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #StoryBolt #Inspire11 #EquityForAll"

We are so excited to announce that the first episode of "Empathy Matters" is now live! Bridget Hurd, the Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joins us for a fantastic first episode! Here are a few key moments from the episode: - Employee engagement at Blue Cross created space for conversation on the importance of diversity and understanding customers needs. - Storytelling led to an increase in empathy and inclusion in the workspace. - Work-life balance is essential for optimal performance and company culture. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gnbkpJST Listen here: https://vist.ly/34qjp #empathymatters #deipodcast #chropodcast #trainingpodcast