Ocha Transformations

It's the last day of #BlackAugust and #BlackBusinessMonth! This month is all about honoring Black resistance and celebrating the ways Black communities and businesses excel—despite relentless structural barriers. But let’s be real: Black-owned businesses make up just 2.5% of all businesses in the U.S., while Black people represent over 14% of the population. This gap is not by accident—it's the result of systemic anti-Blackness that restricts access to capital, opportunities, and networks. At Ocha Transformations, we proudly stand in that 2.5%, driving impact through: ✨ High-Impact Facilitation & Coaching ✨ Strategic Partnership Development ✨ Customized Learning Experiences We work with leaders, organizations, and communities to scale social impact and create sustainable change. But we all need to do better—support Black businesses, dismantle these systems, and push for real change every single day. Connect with us! Let's talk strategy, implementation and dissemination. P.S. Don’t forget to check out The Script Lab for Public Health (TSL), our partnership with Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES®. TSL supports public health practitioners, researchers, and students to conquer writing and publishing challenges and amplify the impact of their work by publishing with confidence. #SupportBlackBusinesses #Equity #SocialImpact #OchaTransformations #CommunityEngagement #StrategicPartnerships

💥 Your outcomes are only as strong as the partnerships behind them. 💥 Too many partnerships fall apart, have little to no impact, or fail to sustain impact because they’re treated as transactions, not relationships. Without strategies to build trust, understanding, and mutual respect, partnerships often struggle with misaligned goals, poor communication, and internal competition. To put it bluntly— 🗣 it is wasted money and time. Here are 3 strategies on how to do it differently: 1️⃣ Document How You Want to Work Together: Key word—document. Drafting a partnership agreement that outlines values, roles, responsibilities, and expectations isn’t just a formality; it’s a strategy to keep everyone aligned and avoid miscommunication. 2️⃣ Take Time to Genuinely Get to Know Your Partners: This isn’t about creating best friends; it’s about understanding who they are, what drives them, and how they work. Building trust makes tough conversations and work easier and creates opportunity for deeper collaboration. 3️⃣ Leverage Each Partner's Unique Strengths: Every partner brings something unique to the table. Be intentional about tapping into these strengths to achieve the collective goal. Ready to strengthen your collaborations and maximize your impact? 🔗 Let’s talk strategy. https://lnkd.in/dxWMFwcb #SocialImpact #Partnerships #StrategicCollaboration #Leadership #CommunityEngagement

🎉 Just in time for #PRIDE! 🎉 I'm excited to share our recent success with the Boston Public Health Commission to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ communities. Ocha Transformations facilitated a community-driven process to identify key barriers and develop 8 actionable recommendations. Our customized approach included diverse strategies and tools to meet the goals of the project. ☑️ Participatory Design ☑️ Community Engagement ☑️ Facilitation ☑️ Strategic Planning Ready to make an impact? Let's work together! P.S. 👇🏾 Check the comments for more info on the project. #HealthEquity #CommunityEngagement #EmployeeEngagement #LGBTQ #PRIDE #SocialImpact

Here are 7 reckoning truths for social impact leaders and organizations … 1️⃣ “There are certain human beings that understand that being afraid in no way stops you from doing what you gotta do.” 2️⃣ “The truth don't need motivation.” 3️⃣ “Winners are not allowed to allow losers to rewrite history.” 4️⃣ “You having an unnatural allegiance to losers is unlike you.” 5️⃣ “To be confident and not delusional is a real skill.” 6️⃣ “It’s God's side and the other side.” 7️⃣ “You don't get to narrate my story of my experiences with you.” Unpacking your truth—the good, the bad, and the ugly—is the beginning of fostering reflection and dialogue for social impact. Before you step into the community, critically assess your role and responsibilities. As leaders and organizations committed to change, it's crucial to confront your narratives first, ensuring authenticity in partnership with impacted communities. Which of these truths resonates with you? I am here for ALL of it. #Kattisms #LifeLessons #SocialImpact

We are thrilled about our partnership with Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES® on The Script Lab for Public Health! Why should you be thrilled too? Often, social impact leaders and organizations overlook dissemination in their planning. Yet, it's a vital step in broadening your reach and deepening your impact. At The Script Lab, we specialize in showcasing your impact through academic manuscript writing and publishing. Dissemination isn't just about sharing results with your immediate network; it’s about connecting to a broader audience across diverse sectors, all committed to finding and implementing solutions for addressing inequities.. Our services get you from concept to publication: 🚀 Training teams for efficient and collaborative writing. 🚀 Identifying the best manuscript formats and journals for your work. 🚀 Facilitating employee-driven accountability groups for consistent progress. 🚀 Providing expert review and editing of manuscripts to ensure clarity and impact. Follow The Script Lab for Public Health page to learn more!

Addressing inequities must be a priority, not a side project. And it demands our immediate attention and urgency. What is needed? A decolonized, community-led strategy. 👐🏿 Working in partnership – (read as: it's not a one-org show) 🙋🏾♀️ Prioritizing community leadership – (read as: they know best, periodt) 🔄 Leveraging resources – (read as: no one org has all the pieces) 💰 Direct funding – (read as: many zeros) We got work to do, ya'll. What would you add? 👇🏿 #socialimpact #communityengagement #equity #decolonizingwealth #partnerships _____________________________________________________ Need help designing and implementing your social impact strategy? Lets talk! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ep6RbPMg