“Your DEI message doesn’t need to be louder. It needs to be closer—to the heart, to the truth, to the people.”
Too often, diversity messaging feels like a broadcast. A polished announcement shouted from the top floor, hoping it echoes through every level of the organization. But volume isn’t what creates change. Vulnerability does. Humanity does.
Because DEI isn’t a brand campaign—it’s a commitment. One that must be felt before it can be followed.
So how do you humanize your message? You tell the truth.
Not just the safe, approved version. The messy, meaningful version. The version that says, “We don’t have it all figured out—but we’re listening. We’re learning. We’re showing up anyway.”
That kind of message doesn’t just resonate—it invites relationship.
And the most powerful way I know to deliver that truth? Spoken word.
Spoken word isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It strips away the buzzwords and replaces them with breath. With rhythm. With real.
When I bring poetic voice to a DEI space, the goal isn’t to perform—it’s to connect. To make people feel seen. To make leaders sound human. To make policies sound personal. Because your people don’t just want to hear what your company believes—they want to hear that you believe it too.
They want to hear it in your voice. In your story. In the courage it takes to show up without the armor.
That’s what makes your DEI messaging impactful—not when it’s rehearsed, but when it’s relatable. Not when it’s crafted for applause, but when it’s delivered with heart.
So if your messaging feels stuck, flat, or distant… maybe it’s time to stop broadcasting and start storytelling.
And let the story say:
“We see you. We need you. You belong.”
