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When I started Luminary almost 6 years ago, it was important to me that everyone feel welcomed in the community, regardless of background, representation, where you came from, what you did, how many years’ experience, your title, role, etc. It’s one of the main reasons we don’t have an application policy to join. I can’t tell you how many people advised me against this when I was launching the company. Questions like – ‘How will you keep people you don’t want out?’ ‘How do you create FOMO if you just let anyone in?’ ‘Don’t you want to be exclusive?’ ‘What about criteria to join so you get the right caliber of people?’ My answer was always no. I didn’t want to be exclusive or keep people out. I didn’t want to create a “waitlist” or criteria. I wanted to create a space, now physically and virtually, where all are welcome, where support isn’t conditional and where all voices can be heard. Isn’t that what a community does, opens doors for all to succeed, support and connect? I’m proud of the community we’ve built thus far at Luminary and love being able to celebrate our Members and their voices, like Nora Del Rosario, Speaker/Founder/Trainer, especially during months like #PRIDE – a time to reflect, to support, to celebrate and to raise our voices for change. A community provides a platform to celebrate others, create visibility, and stand shoulder to shoulder in support of one another. How are you using your voice to support others in your community? #PRIDE #happyPRIDE #genderequity #DEI #community

Last year, October into the Christmas was a mad rush as I completed the last units of my Executive Master of Business Administration degree and celebrated the first year of parenthood (and the completion of my studies) with family that there are a few stunning commissions I didn't get the chance to share with you all. So flashback to November, check out Ripples of Opportunity created for Aboriginal-owned plumbing business HPG Solutions. Story behind Ripples of Opportunity "Ripples of Opportunity" is centred around key themes of personal growth, community, and the far-reaching effects of individual decisions. At its heart, the footprints represent Lee's journey, and the choices he has made along the way that create a platform for positive opportunities for generations to come. The ripples either side of Lee’s Journey represent HPG being a people-focused business and the positive impact providing support and communication can have in igniting a chain reaction and fostering a nurturing environment. The outer bottom ripple symbolises Lee's connection to his country, the Blue Mountains, and the outer top ripple, serves as a reminder of the power we hold in shaping our own journeys through the choices we make. Prompting reflection on the potential for positive change that resides within us all. Together, these elements invite viewers to contemplate the transformative impact of personal agency, community support, and a nurturing environment. #marrawuyjourneys #indigenousartists #aboriginalartwork #aboriginalart #contemporaryart #supportsmallbusiness #originalart #aboriginalbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #australianartist #womeninbusiness

We've Reached 5th Year Successful Year of our Creative & Design Ride! We're so excited to announce that we've completed 5 years in the Business! This is a huge milestone for our company, and we're so grateful for the support of our amazing community. Your engagement and interaction inspire us every day to keep providing valuable content and resources. We are always looking for new ways to connect with you and help you achieve your professional goals. Here are a few ways you can stay connected with us: Follow our page for the latest industry news and insights. Join our LinkedIn group to connect with other professionals in your field. Let us know what kind of content you'd like to see more of in the comments below! #thankyou #milestone #5year #community #engagement #LinkedIn

My latest article in the reimagining community series. Please share with someone who would be interested.

“Right-handed” Privilege: How Unintentional Bias Shapes our World. I recently used a building facility that seemed designed (intentionally or not) for left-handed individuals, leaving me, a right-handed person, feeling unexpectedly “marginalized”. This experience sparked a profound realization that despite my best intentions, I have unintentionally perpetuated 'right-handed' privilege in my designs and thinking as an Architect and even as a person. This realization extends far beyond architecture, revealing a broader truth. How often do we, as creators, designers, and individuals, inadvertently prioritize the needs and experiences of some over others—oftentimes us, coming first? We may unknowingly cater to the dominant group, neglecting the diverse requirements and perspectives of marginalized persons/communities. It's time to acknowledge and challenge these hidden biases. Let's embrace the beauty of diversity and strive for inclusive design in all aspects of life. By doing so, we can create a more equitable and compassionate world, where everyone can thrive. I have been forced to sometimes think about how people who grew up in certain regions enjoy certain privileges, compared to others and their biases towards these underprivileged individuals remain unchecked because it’s not their truth. Well… more conversations would help us uncover and address the 'right-handed' privileges in our offices, organizations, and communities and work towards a future where every individual can feel seen, heard, and valued.

I am thrilled and honored to talk with Bosch associates about the power of vulnerability. This is such an important topic and I am so grateful that Bosch recognizes the value of the whole person. When you work for a company with the slogan "Invented for Life," it means more than our innovative products and solutions. "Life" is all encompassing and one thing I've learned in my 18 years at Bosch is that you can't separate who you are personally from who you are at work. Every experience you have is a life experience, whether at work or home. Having the courage to share your story has a powerful ripple effect that shapes the different environments we find ourselves in. This intimate conversation is internal only but I will be sharing my key points and takeaways here afterwards. Drop a note below if you want to be one of the first to know when the follow up is live! If you're a Bosch associate, sign up at the link below. See you there! #vulnerability #workplaceculture #emotionalintelligence #humanfirst #inventedforlife #worklifebalance

Happy Women’s History Month! I’m sure most people who are underrepresented in engineering can speak to having a career that has been shaped by their identities and the biases people carry. For me, some of it, while frustrating, has been more innocuous - being regularly asked to take notes during meetings in which I’m an equal engineering contributor, being asked if simple work is “the right challenge or too much of a challenge” for me, and some a lot more serious - learning under professors who joke about women’s weight to large lecture halls, receiving inappropriate repeat attention, and being promised a promotion for months to later be denied it for being "too emotional." We exist in a world of bias, and I’ll never be a person who has never misspoken. I want there to be space for people to grow from their own biases. However, we must create spaces that uplift diversity in gender, race, sexuality, and ability. The room for those in power to grow must never come at the expense of others, especially when layoffs in our industry continue to be all too common, and job security continues to be all too uncommon. I don’t have the answers, but I do have the deepest gratitude to some of my most recent workplaces, specifically Clearbit and HubSpot, and especially to the women I’ve worked alongside. To see the type of engineer and person you want to be directly reflected in those who lead your teams and departments is the greatest gift. Especially when navigating the biases of others can lead you to question your own value. ❤️

Our April 2024 employee spotlight is Andrew Poissant! Andrew joined the Rite team in July 2020 as a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer. He now leads our Model-Based Systems Engineering portfolio as the Director of Digital Engineering. We appreciate you and the incredible work you’re doing, thank you for being a Friend Enjoying Work! A little Q&A to get to know him! What are your hobbies? I like to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, run (distance, not speed), play videogames (primarily Call of Duty and Fortnite), spend time with my partner and doggie child, and take on way too many home improvement projects at one time. I also just started getting into biking and am already tired of all the potholes in DC.   What motivates you? Bringing cutting-edge technologies, processes, and solutions to the DoD motivates me to show up to work each day. I want to end my career knowing I made a positive impact that will last for decades after I retire. The more I work with the DoD, the more I realize how much of an impact I can have. To date, my focus has been on modernizing and improving how the Navy does Systems Engineering through Model-Based Systems Engineering.    What is working at Rite-Solutions like? Working at Rite-Solutions is like enjoying work with friends. The combination of excellent work/life balance, high employee appreciation, numerous career growth opportunities, interesting work, and competitive benefits and pay make working at Rite-Solutions a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career in the DoD. When I first came aboard in July 2020, I was immediately empowered by my boss and Rite-Solutions' leadership to improve processes and fix the issues I identified. This immediately enforced a culture of employee appreciation and trust, which has stuck with me to this day.   Who or What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? The Director of the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland (UMD), Dr. John MacCarthy, validated my suspicion that I was meant to pursue a career in systems engineering. Right when he pitched the accelerated masters program at UMD during my senior year I knew that I wanted to explore a career in systems engineering because it has a lot greater reach, compared to my current field of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I realized in college that I am someone who likes to know a little about a lot, which is much better suited for systems engineering. I knew I was right where I needed to be when Dr. MacCarthy left the single most important thing that impacted my early career development - a note of high praises given to my thesis advisor after my thesis defense. Keep up the great work, Andrew P. !

Dear IxDA Phoenix Members, As the summer draws to a close (and for those of us with kids returning to school), it’s time for renewed focus and commitment to bring this IxDA community together. The past several months I’ve been personally challenged with work and the unemployment landscape, dealing with recruiters (good ones and bad ones), hiring leaders who don’t know what they need (we’re not mockup 🐒) and getting in touch with my 6 year old self (with my kiddo). So let’s get into it. Topics covered General happenings New IxDA Meetup Structure 5min Survey Upcoming Meetups Locations Closing General Happenings IxDA Phoenix in the past (pre-covid) was a fun collaborate network of like minded professionals in the UX space. Personally, I networked, learned about UX business problems, best practices and even presented. I want to bring that back and get people outside their office or home to play more collaboratively. Also in a series of strange events, the parent organization & board of IxDA has had some leadership and structure changes. You can read more about it here, but that won’t impact local groups. New IxDA Meetup Structure The new structure I’m going to attempt to launch are bi-weekly coffee meetups, in a rotation of locations in Metro Phoenix. The gatherings are intended to provide a cozy and relaxed environment that may be geographically convenient to meet and discuss the latest trends in UX, Strategy, and of course Interaction Design! It will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow UX members, share insights, and brainstorm collectively on work challenges you may have (yes you can vent) in a more personal setting. Don’t be a stranger and I’ll be happy to get coffee for those who show up before I buy ;) Survey To better serve the IxDA community I’d love some data regarding; Geo-distribution of members, the span of roles that are covered, key responsibilities and key friction points in your professional lives. abashah@gmail.com GDrive Forms: https://lnkd.in/gfq5AiSa Upcoming Meetup Locations (events will display on meetup.com): https://lnkd.in/gZxhtDMh Closing Each meetup will focus on different aspects of UX, from emerging trends to strategic approaches in design. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, these sessions are designed to foster learning and collaboration. Warm regards, Allan Bashah UX Leader | Strategist | Innovator | Designer | Researcher IxDA Phoenix

#JOBNYT #NEWJOB After nine absolutely fun, enriching, and amazing years at DDC – Danish Design Center, I've decided it's time to explore new pathways and take a leap into, yes, the unknown. What's next? I'm sure that I'll keep swimming in the ocean of societal transitions. I see different interesting contours of new opportunities arise 🌱 I want to contribute to our time's complicated challenges with my knowledge, curiosity, and insistence that we—together—can reach a prosperous future. Over the years, I've pinched myself from the many fantastic projects we've carried out - always professional and playful - and humbly stood next to talented and curious people in DDC and with partners. What a privilege.🧡 Experiencing those small pockets of change and hope made me aware of how we spend our time. ⏳ DDC – Danish Design Center is moving in a new direction, and I need to follow that deep eagerness to impact and throw love at - to me - the many important challenges 🏃♀️ I'm wildly proud of the many agendas we have impacted and the many people's actions and thoughts we have influenced to create a more caring, imaginative, and meaningful society. Some moments stand out: ⚡ Building immersive experiences with BOXING FUTURE HEALTH and setting the first stones for new ways of educating healthcare professionals ⚡Exploring the future of care in NEW DAYS with municipalities and regions to engage in deep conversations around ethics, care communities, and generations. It touched me, how it touched them. ⚡Inviting 150 international experts and innovators to experiment and develop scenarios for our future societies in a one-day crazy co-creation day in Copenhagen from the ambition to create a shared resource LIVING FUTURES for many more to utilize. ⚡Sensing the appetite and the curiosity of more than 250 actors and stakeholders longing for new ways of approaching our mission, Thriving Youth, and experiencing how our work with the open design resource VORBY and What If… sparked a deep motive force. Thanks to each and every one of you -- colleagues, and partners. 🙏 In the future reach me here in dm or sara.striegler@gmail.com 📩 📸 : From the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. One of my favourite art installations by the artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset I keep coming back to – this time it resonated in a new way 🏊♀️ .