Virgin Media O2’s Post

At The Cupcake Girls, our mission centers on fostering a compassionate community that sees all of us as fellow human beings. Our program participants represent a rich tapestry of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, with some having endured the profound challenges of sex trafficking and others making a living in the adult entertainment industry. It's important to remember that, just like all of us, they are not only defined by the things that have happened to them. They are parents, kids, and friends. Each of them has their own dreams, feelings, and things they want, just like anyone else. Most importantly, they have the right to be seen, listened to, and have access to resources just like you and I. You have the power to make change happen for those in our community who deserve your support. If you've read this far, it's because these words have touched your heart. We really hope you won't just think, "That's a cool thing they're doing." Think about using the money you'd usually spend on a Starbucks coffee for a week or reconsider buying something you don't really need, like that purse you've been thinking about. If you're ready to stand with us and work together to make a difference, we invite you to connect with us at @cupcakegirlsorg by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/g_sfcRya Together, we can truly make a big and lasting difference. #ChangeTakesAction2023 #CupcakeGirlsOrg #Respect #Resources #Relationships #Community #Support #CTA23

Here’s a PRIDE month reminder to straight and cishet would-be allies that your sponsorship and advocacy behind closed doors is more important than putting a flag image on your profile. For example, if you are management, then your recommending LGBTQIA+ colleagues for promotions to your C-suite peers can impact those colleagues’ financial health and career paths. Your believing and advocating for LGBTQIA+ employees who share workplace concerns can help improve those employees’ psychological safety. I’m not saying that a banner is not a viable show of support. I am saying that leveraging your cishet privilege into corrective actions can result in real-life impacts. #Pride #ImpactOverIntent

I am so proud to work for a company that is using its strong voice to support communities all around the globe! Allyship is a year-round effort, so let's use this Pride month as an opportunity to check in. Here are some steps to becoming a better ally in your community: 🤍 Support and Amplify: Support and highlight the achievements of underrepresented individuals. Share their work and advocate for their ideas. 🎧 Listen and Learn: Listen without judgment and be curious about other people's stories. 📢 Speak Up: Use your platform to address injustices and call out discrimination. Silence can be complicit—let your voice be a tool for change. Allyship is a continuous journey. Some actions are easier than others, but each step brings us closer to a more inclusive workplace.  #Allyship #Support #Community

Did you know I started my Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion career journey because of what was happening on LinkedIn? I have had people reach out to tell me that they have been bullied, harassed, called names, and humilitated in their LinkedIn community. People do not think of LinkedIn as a place for people to bully others but in fact it is a perfect place where people can hide behind their computers and hurt others through their words. Have you heard of social recognition bias? It is a thing. Not everyone is able to celebrate when others win! In fact, unfortunately, it can be the driver for people to act in an unacceptable manner. LinkedIn is no longer optional and bullying is unacceptable. This does not mean you can not disagree with someone else, but do it in a respectful and kind manner. Watch what you say and how you say it! Words matter! Words can hurt. Words can stay a long time after they are spoken. Everyone has a place on LinkedIn. I will be speaking more about Micraogressions at DisruptHR Halifax on May 30th! Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g74sryJa #EDI #equitydiversityinclusion #bullying #decidetobekind #kindclub #wordsmatter #microagressions

Regular check-in with yourself to list what HAS been achieved helps. I've been talking to my sister about this on an individual level recently; as disabled freelancers (she's a journalist, I'm an illustrator) we have both put pressure on ourselves to be 'the perfect advocate' and have been talking about acknowledging what we already do through our work, not expecting ourselves to match full-time-influencer levels of content, and not being obligated to do things beyond our individual capacity. We both need rest and to focus on the things we can do and already do, not the things we think we should, in order to look after our mental and physical health.

Today, I wanted to address a topic that’s been discussed widely, yet its significance continues to grow and I believe there’s still a lot to be said, and most of all done about it. Teaming up with #sexedPL Foundation we've decided to stand up, speak out, and say #HejtOut together. 🤝✨ Hate may not vanish overnight, but we're on a mission to strip it of its power. 🛡️🔊 This isn't just a campaign; it's a movement! 🌈 Together with dedicated experts and TikTokers we're not just tackling hate; we're arming the youth with the tools to counter it. 🛠️💪 Because in a digital age, our words are more powerful than ever. Join us in making a difference. Share your thoughts, spread the word, and let's create a world where hate has no room to thrive. 🌍🚫 Together, we've got the strength to drown out negativity and amplify positivity. Let's make some noise, and let's do it together! 📣💙 Read more (in PL) here: https://lnkd.in/e6PXcqMT

Advice please! How can we be kinder to ourselves? I'm looking for tips on how to create a culture of self-compassion, instead of beating ourselves up for not being perfect. I work with people who are striving to make their organisations more just and equitable. By the time we work together, they've been working hard at this for years. (And I don't waste my time with people who just want to look “inclusive” without doing the hard work). You can *feel* their commitment. At the same time, you can feel their self-criticism. Their disappointment in themselves, for not having completely eliminated racist, ableist or sexist hiring practices in the last six months. For not having rebuilt their entire nonprofit, in a couple of years. For not single-handedly turning an entire culture around. (Oh, and these people are the same people who experience racism, ableist, sexism and so on!) Obviously, there's still a lot of work to do. But how can we support each other better? I'm looking for ideas on how to: • support people who are trying their hardest, • help them see what they're getting right, • hold on to their successes and celebrate their wins. Thank you for any advice or tips!