Big Break Foundation

“Now my team is taking charge and understanding the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace and in our design philosophy” - Brian Morrow It's been a privilege to team up with B Morrow Productions on their IDEA journey these past two years and we’re so thrilled to continue supporting their vision of a Studio for All! 🙌 Ready to elevate inclusion in your organization? Let's do it together! We're geared up to be long-term partners for themed experience creators that share our commitment to #IDEA. Learn more about our IDEA Program by visiting https://lnkd.in/dKmAqVxd or connect with nicolle@bigbreakfoundation.org. Finally, an enormous thank you to the amazing Doug Smittle for his filming, editing and production work on this video. We couldn't have asked for a better creative partner on this project✨

Update: As we wake up to heartbreaking election results that impact our freedoms, safety and welfare, and disproportionately affect marginalized communities, many of us are struggling with how to move forward. At noon today, consider joining us for a much-needed pause to rest, recharge, and connect. We’re hosting a casual creative circle where you can co-work, craft, or just hang out in a supportive space. Bring your knitting, paints, puzzles, or whatever helps you unwind! Whether you need a moment to relax, a creative outlet, or a community to lean on, we've got you covered. 📆 Date & Time: November 6, 12:30-2:00PM ET 📌 Location: Zoom Let’s support each other and take a breather together. See you there. #ElectionBreak #CommunitySupport #CreativeBreak #Recharge

Update: As we wake up to heartbreaking election results that impact our freedoms, safety and welfare, and disproportionately affect marginalized communities, many of us are struggling with how to move forward. At noon today, consider joining us for a much-needed pause to rest, recharge, and connect. We’re hosting a casual creative circle where you can co-work, craft, or just hang out in a supportive space. Bring your knitting, paints, puzzles, or whatever helps you unwind! Whether you need a moment to relax, a creative outlet, or a community to lean on, we've got you covered. 📆 Date & Time: November 6, 12:30-2:00PM ET 📌 Location: Zoom Let’s support each other and take a breather together. See you there. #ElectionBreak #CommunitySupport #CreativeBreak #Recharge

Want to help emerging professionals get their big break? Join us at IAAPA Expo during our Career Consultations event to provide 15-minute resume reviews, portfolio reviews, or career advice to our Ignite Talent Program awardees. 📆 Date: Tuesday, November 19 🕛 Time: 2:00-3:00PM ET 📌 Location: IAAPA Expo | OCCC North Concourse To volunteer, please visit: https://lnkd.in/erTXqJ6f To learn more about the Ignite Talent Program at IAAPA Expo, visit https://lnkd.in/eq_NeKqM 

“The decisions that we make as experience creators today will impact visitors both today and tomorrow." In this education session, Nicolle Figueroa Rosado of Big Break Foundation introduces our participants to IDEA in Design, ensuring that we are developing experiences that are inclusive, equitable and accessible to the diverse needs of our guests. Thank you to Nicolle for her fantastic presentation, and to our Editor Rosie Willoughby for putting together this article.

It’s that time of year again! IAAPA is less than a month away. Every year, we here at Themed Entertainment Jobs publish an IAAPA Guide intended to help folks prepare for the conference and here it is! https://lnkd.in/eKvwfRea

📆 Mark your calendars for October 23! Thrilled to be joining Praxis Museum Projects Group in this upcoming webinar! We'll be chatting about strategies and tools Museums can leverage on their path towards inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA). Save your spot by visiting: https://lnkd.in/ek68BvEJ. Hope to see you there! 🙌

🎉Thrilled to announce Aayushi Darji is joining the Big Break team as a Research & Learning Intern! Aayushi is an interior designer and sustainability advocate with a passion for how design can drive positive change in our communities. Read her first article now! 📖 Sustainable Design as Human Centric Design: Lessons from the High Line’s Urban Renewal Journey. "While sustainable design goals are vital to our industry’s growth and ability to operate ethically and responsibly, to achieve those goals requires a holistic approach that actively considers the human implications. Centering equity in our design processes is key to developing effective and lasting sustainable solutions." Keep reading at https://lnkd.in/etc9a3Us

💡Have a story, insight, or original resource to share? Become an IDEA Contributor with Big Break! We’re looking for… ☑️ Original, Unpublished Work: May be articles, videos or multimedia content that has not been published elsewhere. ☑️ IDEA Content: We're open to stories, insights and more! Your submission may be related to IDEA in the workplace, the industry or visitor experiences. ☑️ Lived Experiences: We seek work that authentically represents the lived experiences and identities of the author/creator.   ☑️ Intersectional Work: We invite thoughtful and inclusive submissions that acknowledge the complex intersectionality of ours and others' lived experiences. To view our submission guidelines and submit a resource, visit https://lnkd.in/e3x3WXfh