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Thanksgiving, White Supremacy, and the Dark Side of Eugenics: What You Need to Know
Eugenics was a powerful and dangerous ideology that played a significant role in shaping history, particularly in the way it influenced...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 17, 20223 min read


How to Call Someone Out or In No Matter Their Rank
Table of Contents: Have You Ever Found Yourself in This Predicament? What Is the Difference Between Calling Out and Calling In? What Is a...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 12, 20224 min read


Introducing the Black Men Mantras
How does someone focus their energy on what they want in life, as opposed to all the barriers one might face? What actions truly help...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 1, 20225 min read


What is Global Citizenship and Why is it Important?
Can you think back to high school when you had the opportunity to go on that language exchange program but instead you spent that week...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 21, 20225 min read


Why Leaders Need to Better Understand Their Multicultural Teams
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/coworkers-in-a-conference-room-having-a-meeting-5439481/ Plenty of data says...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 13, 20225 min read


What Is the Purpose of Thought Leadership Content?
The concept of thought leadership is nothing new, as it essentially involves educating, informing, or answering the questions of your...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 27, 20224 min read

What is the Difference Between Cultural Intelligence and Cultural Competence?
© hola illustrations | Vecteezy The importance of being culturally intelligent and competent cannot be over-emphasized. More appreciation...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 9, 20224 min read


Why Do We Need Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?
© Pikisuperstar | Freepik We've learned through deep conversations, corporate training, and statistical research that everyone is living...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 6, 20224 min read


DEI Work Is Serious, Right?
The old work phrase goes: “ all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Play does not need to be sand houses or creating LEGO bricks...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Apr 4, 20224 min read

Where Does Inclusive Leadership and Female Leadership Intersect?
I like to talk about unpopular opinions. After all, my brand is called Tough Convos for a reason. Not because I welcome antagonism, but...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Men: an Ode to My Pops
Today is my late pops birthday. The weeks leading up to it had me thinking about Black men in our society and what his life was like...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 27, 20225 min read


Examining MLK’s Letter From Birmingham Jail: What Did He Really Mean?
As we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, it’s crucial to separate the real man from the myth. Only then can we truly...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 20, 20225 min read


Diversity and Inclusion Training in the Workplace: Is It Effective?
Many companies today have diversity and inclusion curricula for employees, but these programs are not all equally effective. The results...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jan 13, 20224 min read


How Do We Strengthen Our Family’s Foundation Through Community Child Raising?
We often hear today that the family unit is our foundation for morals, strength, and direction in life. And yet, cohesive family life...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 30, 20215 min read


Conscious Leadership vs. Inclusive Leadership: What’s the Difference and Which One Serves Me Best?
If you run a business, nonprofit, or educational institution, leadership is a key issue that can make or break your success. The...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 2, 20215 min read


Speaking Your Truth During Tough Conversations at Work
When it comes to difficult conversations, it can be easy to avoid them and put them off. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. However, in...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 29, 20214 min read


A Guide to Cultural Awareness
Every culture is different. These differences are what set us apart from each other and make us individuals. Unfortunately, many people...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 21, 20213 min read


Rethinking Indigenous Day/Thanksgiving celebrations: Unconscious Bias against First Nations
Table of Contents: The Origins of Thanksgiving What is Unconscious Bias? How to Tackle Unconscious Bias Become Culturally Intelligent For...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Oct 11, 20213 min read


Why We Need to Start Decolonizing Education
Decolonizing (in its denotative meaning) would bring to mind the picture of a particular group of people, or a territory obtaining...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 30, 20215 min read


Leveraging Your Potential to Build an Inclusive Culture: Part 1
People from all walks of life, all types of industries, and diverse career goals want to achieve their personal potential in whatever...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 15, 20218 min read
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