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10 Successful Actions Inclusive Leaders and Allies Should Focus On
In the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, success often boils down to milestones, profits, and recognition. But what if we told...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 25, 20233 min read

Lupita Nyong'o and 'The Woman King' Controversy
In the vibrant tapestry of Black history and culture, there exists a web of stories that shed light on the trials, triumphs, and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Caribbean Culture and Business Synergy: The Power of Emancipation Day
In the wake of Canada's recent Emancipation Day festivities and the electrifying Caribana carnival, our attention turns to the remarkable...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Aug 11, 20233 min read


How Does Burnout Affect Teachers?
In today’s complex educational landscape, teachers face unique challenges that our governments seem to make worse with each passing...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
May 4, 20235 min read


Celebrating the Holidays for Different Ethnic Groups
The holiday season is in full swing. In the month of December, there are countless holidays, but the five main celebrations are...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Dec 22, 20223 min read


What is the True Cost of Being a Black Woman?
Table of Contents: The Perspective of a Young Black Woman The Emotional Cost of Being a Black Woman Police Brutality Against Black Women...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 24, 20224 min read


Talking About White Supremacy Doesn’t Have to Be Uncomfortable
“White supremacy” is a term people don’t use often and typically associate with Nazism, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis. Why is that? What...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Sep 30, 20224 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


How I Built My Personal (DEI) Brand
After investing more than 15 years of my life in consulting, training, and professional development, I’ve evolved into an Inclusion and...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jul 7, 20225 min read


Demystifying the Black Father: Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Before we narrow our focus to the ideas contained in this post, here’s a question to ponder: how would you describe ‘the Black Father’?...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 19, 20224 min read


Why Should You Be an Anti-racist Educator?
Teachers are, without a doubt, among the most important people in our society. They facilitate learning, provide children with a sense of...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Jun 2, 20225 min read


Why Is Female Leadership Important?
In our continuing series on female empowerment during the month of March, we’re going to go further with our discussion about women in...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Mar 31, 20226 min read


Diversity and Inclusion Training Part 2: Best Practices to Attract and Retain Talent
Diversity and inclusion training is more than ticking a box for mandatory workplace requirements once a year or even a genuine way to...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Feb 9, 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


Violence Against Minority Women: Understanding the Problem Increases Your Ability to Help
We have a huge problem verging on genocide in Canada and the United States: violence against minority women. This is not a new issue, as...
Daphne, FNDR of Tough Convos
Nov 25, 20216 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
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