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As we observe Women’s History Month and reflect on the incredible women who have shaped our lives and communities, I am compelled to pay tribute to my grandmother, Madie Maddox Smith-Moore, on the 1-year anniversary of her passing. Her impact continues to resonate deeply within our family and beyond, inspiring us to carry forward her unwavering commitment to service and empowerment through the Madie M. Smith Women's Health Equity Institute. Nana believed fervently in the power of leadership and advocacy, especially for those facing barriers due to gender and race. Her words, immortalized in her quote, serve as a guiding light for us all: “We should always be prayerful for the courage to lead when the odds are against you only because you are a woman and the color of your skin. When we get the opportunity to lead, we should mentor and uplift others with compassion, and respect.” – Madie Maddox Smith In her honor, we remain dedicated to embodying her principles through the framework of our 6 Over-Arching Pillars: 1. Leveraging intentional relationships, partnerships, and existing strengths collectively. 2. Fostering oneness and creating shared values. 3. Opening doors for the next generation to lead and serve. 4. Grounding our work in authenticity and data-driven insights. 5. Amplifying and honoring the lived experiences of women. 6. Mobilizing collective power to drive meaningful change in public policy for women’s health issues. Although a new website will roll out soon, learn more here about the institute: https://lnkd.in/enbK_PE6 #WomensHistoryMonth #Legacy #Leadership #Empowerment #MadieMaddoxSmith #WomenLeaders #Service #Advocacy

THERE'S SOO MANY DICKS! Seriously: did you know that men named Richard, Rick, or Dick (Dicks) outnumber women and diverse groups on public company boards? It's time to Change the Board Game. There are too many Dicks and not enough of everyone else. We combed through each board of directors of U.S. based companies on the NYSE and NASDAQ, all 36,957 existing board members across 4,429 publicly traded U.S. companies. The data is astounding: 🔍 There were 566 men named Richard, Rick, or Dick (Dicks) serving on these public company boards. 🔍 Black women and Asian women barely outnumber men named Dick, with only 806 Black Women, 774 Asian Women. 🔍 There were only 283 Hispanic Women on these same boards, only half the number of “Dicks”. At e.l.f. Beauty, inclusivity is a superpower. With our board leading the charge with 2/3 women and 1/3 diverse members, we're setting a new standard for corporate leadership. Join us in driving real impact and ensuring that corporate boards reflect the diverse world we live in. Learn more about the E.L.F. BEAUTY initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gWguvHwN

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If you’re asking why black women need their own professional development conference, let me put it into perspective. Black Women only make up 7.4% of the US population. 77% are in administration roles and less than 2% are in VP or C-Suite roles. Additionally black employees only make $0.63 to the dollar and the median income is $50K.. Whereas the majority represents 35% of the US population and make up 57% of VP or C-Suite roles. (McKinsey study and summarized by the Ivy Kusinga) The insurance industry makes up $843.6 billion (as of 2022). Our industry has the authority and ability to DISRUPT and embrace diverse and equitable opportunities. WE belong in all spaces where decisions are made. This conference was filled with sessions on how we take our superpowers and turn them into professional competitiveness. Be a compass and identify your passions and strengths (and even weaknesses) ➡️ turn them into bold moves (fight your fears) ➡️ Build intentional relationships and find your alliances/sponsors/mentors ➡️ Self-care is fuel ➡️ be a walking ROI and leave a legacy to lift others up And get this! All 200 of us walked a sisterhood second line through the streets of New Orleans representing insurance. I’ve never seen so many wide eyes asking what we do! Thank you to The Hartford for being an event sponsor yet again. I’m taking all these valuable lessons and experiences to pour into myself AND others. If you see a new Krista Scott in 2024, it’s because I attended this conference 🤗 🗣️‼️‼️This post got a lot of attention! So I need to give the flowers upon flowers to my sister Ngozi Nnaji for her vision in making this happen. And a LOUD round of applause to the ladies that executed an enormous ask Sherita Hardy LaShon Harris Krystal Lugg Sylvia K. Alston Tisa Rabun-Marshall, MBA Helaina Jolly! Well done ladies! #iwork4thehartford #gamechanger #takingaction #watchout #impact #levelupyourcareer #IAmChargedUp

Starting 2024 with gratitude for what's to come this year. A change maker is someone who rather than talk takes action, someone who advocates for others even when they are not in the room, someone who uses their social capital and influence to do the right thing. I hope to live up to that expectation and hold my values with integrity and humility. I am a servant, nothing more. Welcome 2024 and all the lessons ahead. #leadership #latina #gratitude https://lnkd.in/eqnec6PF

The power of 3 is well documented. Let’s go Corporate America. Let’s “lean in” to more women on your boards!

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As #communications professionals, we’re often the architects of clarity—crafting messages that resonate, connecting dots, and steering narratives. But what about the uncharted territory—the gray zones where answers aren’t neatly packaged? Our fearless leader Dalya Qualls White said it best when she was recently honored by Ragan Communications: Mastering ambiguity is truly an underrated skill for #communicators. One thing I love about communications (and why I started my career in journalism) is that it provides so many opportunities to become an expert on a topic in a short amount of time. I can't tell you how many times I've sought a crash course from a colleague, trying to digest complex topics in record time so that I could deliver on a #comms needs. Some of my favorite crash courses in the past 10 years: SCOTUS confirmations, youth justice reform, tariff policy, how to win a Tony Award, the LSU bell tower. To my fellow communicators, what skills do you believe are underrated in our field? Or what's your favorite crash course memory?

To all women, and men! - How are you planning for the future???? You will learn a lot from this brilliant interview between two powerhouse women! Empathy, honesty, humanity, sincerity, and the spirit of sisterhood shine through as the CEO of TIAA speaks to the CEO of Essence. Much to digest as you listen to these exceptional leaders.