We often hear the adage, "Make lemonade with life's lemons," but sometimes making lemonade is not enough.
When I experienced harassment last year, I was shocked by the shame I felt. Despite knowing that I didn't invite it, violating my boundaries left a lasting impact, and it hindered my ability to be present at the event.
I was lucky enough to have 30 years of corporate experience, knowledge about harassment, and an incredibly supportive husband (thank you, Eric Venditti), and he reflected to me that I could solve this problem.
I realized the issue wasn't only sexual harassment; it wasn't only women experiencing misconduct. Bullying, discrimination, microaggressions, and harassment at B2B events and organizations are rampant, profoundly impacting those who experience it.
In one year, SafeSpace Plus ™ has brought incidents close to zero in events with thousands of US and European participants. I am so proud of my mighty team (Andrea Purón, Leslie Suzeth Rodriguez, and my amazing co-founder Eric Venditti), who bravely dove into the deep water with me, creating a solution that didn't exist before.
We have the evidence that when we prevent misconduct, leaders make a difference for hundreds, maybe thousands of people.
If you have experienced misconduct in the workplace or at professional events, know that you are not alone, know that it is not ok, and demand change.
Join me in my dream that everyone can fulfill their potential, free from harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
Let's make some margaritas with these lemons.
🌟 Celebrating a Year of Impact at SafeSpace Plus™! 🌟
2023 was a landmark year for us at SafeSpace Plus ™. We've transformed the landscape of Enterprise events, achieving ZERO incidents of misconduct thanks to our comprehensive Code of Conduct, Anonymous Reporting, and Incident Response Training. Our highlights include the ALPFA Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America Convention, Cvent CONNECT Europe, and the Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations HQ.
Join us in creating safer spaces for all. Discover our full journey in our 2023 recap! 🚀
Another successful year in the books! Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of it again!!! 💓