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Centering Humanity
“A man stood outside the White House with a single candle every night during the Vietnam War. A reporter came up to him one night and...
Lauryn Henley
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Intentional Containers: The Power of Convening
“There is always strength in numbers.” ~Mark Shield This classic quote is an example of the power in gathering. However, as of late, I’ve...
Chelsey Freeman Williams
Oct 26, 20232 min read


The Power of Retreat (No Matter Where You Are)
As a serial entrepreneur with two school-aged children, I often get asked, “How do you balance it all?” I usually smile and share some...
Shayna Renee Hammond
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Commitment to Surrender
Recently, we had a colleague we love and trust read our Liberatory Culture Continuum™️ in order to give us feedback about ways we can...
Lauryn Henley
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Disruption as Invitation
As humans, we’re always evolving, regenerating, and rebirthing new parts of ourselves. Pieces of our intersectional identities shift as...
Shayna Renee Hammond
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Embodying Liberation
As the newest Program Director at Lead For Liberation, I’ve begun to settle into my role and the honor of embracing liberation not only...
Chelsey Freeman Williams
Jun 29, 20234 min read


Role of White Bodies in Liberation Work
I started my racial identity deconstruction when I was 17. I was lucky enough to be put in situations that shocked, scared, and...
Lauryn Henley
May 25, 20233 min read


You Can't Dismantle What You Can't Name: Anti-Blackness in the Workplace
As coaches and facilitators, we often co-create and use mantras to remind our leaders of transformative mindsets and behaviors that...
Lead For Liberation
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Regenerate Your Organization: Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Proficiency
In today’s climate, there are so many terms used to describe the journey to liberation. There are diversity initiatives, inclusion...
Lauryn Henley
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Liberation is a Work of Art
Liberation requires your imagination, creativity, and innovation. In fact, liberation is a work of art. Adrienne Maree Brown tells us, ...
Lauryn Henley
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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