Women Talk Design presents...


NEW HALF-DAY WORKSHOP

BE AN AMPLIFIER

Reserve your seat in an exclusive workshop for leaders who want to use their influence to help women and nonbinary folks be heard.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

We live in a society where the loudest voice in the room tends to get heard the most and many times that voice belongs to those who hold privileged identities. Women and non-binary folks tend to speak up or are asked to speak much less than cis-gender men and this starts to decrease even more when we combine it with other intersectional identities such as race, disability, body size, age, etc.

It’s crucial we hear everyone’s voices – so how do we as leaders create spaces where these voices are listened to, heard, and most importantly, can thrive? How do we leverage the diversity of our spaces and communities to amplify the perspectives of those that are less heard?

Learn from Women Talk Design's years of research and working with hundreds of women and nonbinary creatives from around the world and the expertise of Abbiola Ballah, Equity & Inclusion Consultant and Founder of Phern Education Studios.

This this workshop, we'll discuss the systemic biases that hold these creatives back from being heard. Alongside other leaders, map out the specific actions that *you* can take to get curious, make space, amplify, listen–and ultimately make an impact.

TAKE-AWAYS

  • Identify the barriers that women and nonbinary people face to speaking up and being heard
  • Broaden your perspective by looking through an intersectional lens 
  • Get introduced to the four continuous actions that are key to amplification 
  • Practice putting key learnings into action through roleplays, reflections, and other activities.

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BE AN AMPLIFIER

a virtual workshop for leaders

Date: Thursday, March 2nd

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00pm PST

Price: $600 USD

*If you pre-registered for this workshop via our Kickstarter campaign, you do not need to register. If you'd like to learn more about team discounts, email contact@womentalkdesign.com.

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MEET THE FACILITATORS

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Abbiola Ballah

Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Mentor & Speaker, and Founder of Phern Education Studios

Abbiola Ballah (she/her) founded Phern Education Studios to be a catalyst for change in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) space by prioritizing not just learning but taking action. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Abbiola has lived internationally in Japan, the USA, and Belize for 20+ years and worked as an educator and program designer for 17+ years, giving her a unique lens through which she approaches equity and inclusion.

Abbiola provides Equity & Inclusion coaching and consulting services to values driven professionals, leaders and organizations who work beyond borders making an impact. She is a dynamic speaker and has been featured on several podcasts and spoken at conferences and summits including the CMX Summit: Thrive. Abbiola is an avid reader, travel nerd, theatre buff, and Japanese karaoke queen.

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Danielle Barnes

CEO, Women Talk Design

Danielle Barnes (she/her) leads the social enterprise Women Talk Design, where she works with hundreds of speakers and event organizers to amplify the voices of women and nonbinary creatives. She's led training and programs for hundreds of individuals both inside and out of organizations on topics including the power of storytelling, how to become a more confident public speaking, and the role everyone can play in amplifying under-heard voices.

Prior to Women Talk Design, Danielle built campuses and new programs with education company General Assembly and cultivated community through the non-profit organization she co-founded, Austin Design Week.

She's currently co-authoring a book called Present Yourself, to encourage more women and nonbinary individuals to share their ideas and provide them with the tools and advice to do so effectively.

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Women Talk Design is on a mission to amplify the voices of women and nonbinary folks. We run programs both for our community and for organizations to provide individuals with the tools and support they need to share their voices.

Learn more at womentalkdesign.com