Creating Meaningful Work

How to Create Braver, Safer Spaces • With Abbiola Ballah, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Mentor & Speaker, and Founder of Phern Education Studios

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Episode notes

Listen to this episode to hear:

• Why DEI isn’t just about race

• How perfectionism can stop us from creating braver, safer spaces

• The power of imperfect, small actions

• Why so many today are jaded by traditional DEI work

• Why embracing nuance and letting go of grand gestures is key

• The work takes time and is never done, and why that’s a good thing

• How to work to create braver, safer spaces for everyone

ABOUT ABBIOLA:

Abbiola Ballah (she/her) is an Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Mentor & Speaker, and Founder of Phern Education Studios. She 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 also currently a part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Database of DEI Practitioners. Abbiola is a dynamic speaker and has been featured on several podcasts and spoken at conferences and summits including the CMX Summit: Thrive. She is an avid reader, travel nerd, theatre buff, and Japanese karaoke queen.

Book a free clarity call with Abbiola here: https://calendly.com/abbiolaballah/tia-clarity-call

View Abbila’s Website & offerings here: https://www.pherneducationstudios.com/

And lastly, her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pherneducationstudios/

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