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Queen Bey Would be Proud

Queen Bey Would be Proud

As with most things that are good, whole, and the way nature intended, my month began and will soon end with Beyoncé front and center. I had the great fortune to attend the GRAMMY Awards this year and see her take the stage as she received her 32nd golden gramophone – making her the GOAT …

Queen Bey Would be Proud

Opening remarks: Chet Hewitt: Maurice Jones & Charles Phillips: Panel Discussion on Connecting Capital and Employment Social Enterprises: LISC & Sweet Beginnings: Watch the full event:  

Queen Bey Would be Proud

In my first job out of college, I moved up fairly quickly — even becoming a VP at around 23. (That perhaps sounds more exciting than it was. In financial services, I recall these titles being passed out like candy, but at the time, it felt important.) As I advanced in my career, I remember …

Queen Bey Would be Proud

I’ll have to admit this is a bit surreal because I’m very accustomed to being on the other side of this virtual mic. My heart is beating fast as I talk because speaking to you — my peers, the leaders I’ve looked up to, the leaders with whom I’ve shared a cheer, a commiseration, and …

Queen Bey Would be Proud

On August 2, CEO Carla Javits opened the 2021 REDF Partner Retreat, a gathering of over 135 leaders from employment social enterprises across the country.  We are full of joy and most grateful that you are taking precious time to participate in this retreat. We have shaped the 3 days we will spend together around …

Queen Bey Would be Proud

Watch REDF President & CEO Carla Javits in conversation with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams during a Well-Being in the Nation (WIN) panel on the role business can play in building a better future (their exchange begins at 47:16).

Queen Bey Would be Proud

REDF SE4Jobs Accelerator: New Orleans Connection, Conversation, Community, Commitment Over four days, leaders of 18 social enterprises from around the country met in New Orleans as part of an initiative from REDF called the SE4Jobs Accelerator. Convened by REDF as part of its SE4Jobs national network, the Accelerator is designed to expand the field of …