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Ciarra Jones, MTS
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Aug 23

The Top Five Software Programs Every Small Business Should Buy

Paying for software may seem like a drag, but it will elevate your business in the long run. When I first started my business, I refused to pay for software. …

Small Business Marketing

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The Top Five Software Programs Every Small Business Should Buy
The Top Five Software Programs Every Small Business Should Buy
Small Business Marketing

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Aug 18

I Launched A Consulting Firm Using TikTok

Video content is a powerful way to generate leads and convert clients. — A little over a year ago, I picked up my camera and began making TikToks. At the time, I was working a job in fintech. Though I loved my work and my colleagues, the job wasn’t quite in alignment with my passions. During this time, TikTok became my outlet for…

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I Launched A Consulting Firm Using TikTok
I Launched A Consulting Firm Using TikTok

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Apr 20

Ralph Yarl Deserves Justice: Reflections on Race and Fear in America

Stand Your Ground Law sanctions the murder of Black people under the pretense of fear. “Stand your ground law signals a socio-cultural climate that makes the destruction of Black Bodies inevitable and even permissible” — Rev. Dr. …

BlackLivesMatter

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Ralph Yarl Deserves Justice: Reflections on Race and Fear in America
Ralph Yarl Deserves Justice: Reflections on Race and Fear in America
BlackLivesMatter

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Company Culture Matters

·Mar 30

What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace

Plants have evolved complex networks of cooperation, communication, and mutual support that allow them to thrive in even the most challenging environments. — I am a gardener and plants are the soul of my diversity, equity and inclusion work. In spending time with my plants and in nature, I am able to better clarify what healthy connection and collaboration look like in the workplace As a gardener, I understand that a successful harvest…

Plants

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What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace
What Plants Teach us About Healthy Collaboration in the Workplace
Plants

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Mar 13

On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God

How grieving my grandmother reintroduced me to God — For over 20 years, my grandmother was my neighbor. Living in proximity to her will forever be the greatest gift of my life. On sunny days I would ride my bike to grandma’s house, eager to eat my favorite treats. On some days, I would find her in the kitchen…

Black Women

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On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God
On Grieving my Grandmother and Finding God
Black Women

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ZORA

·Mar 7

Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings

White supremacy creates a world where Black feelings and particularly Black pain, are erased and ignored. — As an Equity Consultant, I consistently speak with historically underrepresented employees who are navigating complex issues of bias and discrimination in the workplace. Without fail, many employees express fear that in raising a grievance at work they will be construed as “the problem.” Black women, in particular, highlight that their…

BlackLivesMatter

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Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings
Emotional Equity: Creating Space for Black People to Express Their Feelings
BlackLivesMatter

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Company Culture Matters

·Mar 3

Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace

Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month with recognition and pay equity — Last week, I partnered with a large tech organization in order to deliver a webinar called “Creating Workplaces Where Women Can Thrive.” In preparation for this webinar I came across some startling statistics regarding women’s experiences in the workforce: 💡 Woman-identified employees are 2X more likely than male-identified employees to…

Womens History Month

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Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace
Bias Continues to Create Barriers for Women in the Workplace
Womens History Month

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Company Culture Matters

·Feb 3

How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy

During times of tragedy, organizations can provide solace and comfort to employees who are in pain. — January and February have been difficult months for so many of us. In the past few weeks, there have been two mass shootings in California (Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay). These tragic events egregiously targeted the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Additionally, we collectively witnessed the murder of Tyre…

Work Life Balance

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How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy
How Workplaces Should Respond in Times of Tragedy
Work Life Balance

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Nov 14, 2022

You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk

In America, the sidewalk has a deep history of racism and exclusion. — “Why did you move?” my friend asked, as we sat down for brunch. “Huh?” I half-replied, already preoccupied by the extensive mimosa menu. “You moved for those white people on the sidewalk, you don’t have to do that, they can go around you.” “I didn’t want to cause a problem,”…

BlackLivesMatter

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You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk
You’re in My Way: The Racial Politics of the Sidewalk
BlackLivesMatter

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Jun 1, 2022

A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates

Recently, an institution of higher learning invited me to give their LGBTQ+ commencement address, below is my speech. — In our society, we do our best to squirm out of the discomfort of transitional moments. We want to move quickly out of the feeling of not knowing what’s next. I suppose that’s because we have, in some ways, demonized the unknown. When students are in school we pressure you…

LGBTQ

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A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates
A Message of Celebration for LGBTQ+ Graduates
LGBTQ

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Ciarra Jones, MTS

Ciarra Jones, MTS

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My writing explores DEI, religious inclusion, social justice, and personal development.

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