EP 8: Social Activism With Blaire G. Hervey

Today’s Guest is Blaire G. Hervey. Blaire is a Business and Career Coach, Culture Influencer, Image Consultant, Creator of the “2020 Ain’t Cancelled!” series, Motivational Speaker + Sales Enablement Leader at Amazon Web Services. 

In this episode, Blaire and I are talking about her professional journey, the challenges she faced as a black woman and how she has overcome them to educate, engage and inspire others to become change agents. 

Episode Highlights

• Blaire’s Personal and Professional Story
• Amplifying your voice in a homogenous space 
• Hurdles to diversity and inclusion in the tech space
• Living  and working in the Pacific Northwest
• Owning your experience
• PDX women of Color 2020 Aint Canceled: a virtual series to help women of color reshape their thinking and thrive during COVID-19. 
• Changing the narrative and taking action 

Resources Mentioned:

Christopher Williams- Dear Corporation: I read your posts. Now, what next?

Shaun King on Instagram

Grass Roots Law

Anti Racism Daily

About Blaire

Blaire is an inspirational Maverick, making her mark with start-ups + tech giants experiencing rapid growth BUT Blaire’s true passion lies in innovating for women of color, helping them to navigate corporate spaces, become change agents & thrive personally & professionally. 

Blaire serves as The Corporate Strategist on the Visionary Squad for PDX Women of Color, on the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Family Services’ DEI committee, Junior League of Portland’s DEI Strategy committee & Racial Justice for BIPOCs special committee. She also consults for the Vancouver NAACP, crafting culturally specific messaging to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the Black community.

Connect With Blaire

Blaire G Hervey on LinkedIn

Blaire G Hervey on Instagram

Blaire’s website The Corporate Strategist

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