“You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.” — Toni Morrison

Welcome to my blog!

Our work lives are not separate entities within the lives we build for ourselves. Rather, how we show up at work is merely one aspect of how we show up in the world at large. This blog explores the interconnectedness of our work lives and personal lives and what it means to truly be supported in the work that we do.

Same same, but different
Jonea Weekley Jonea Weekley

Same same, but different

This year, I feel so lucky that the shift into a new season has been marked and aligned with such clear, tangible cues: starting a new role, enjoying this beautiful spring weather, and celebrating my golden birthday surrounded by friends and family who have loved me through many seasons of life.

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Yes, and…
Jonea Weekley Jonea Weekley

Yes, and…

The true beauty in applying a "yes, and" approach to life is realizing that my success is not hinged on any one decision - but rather on the stringing together of all the "ands" to come.

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Seven steps to building an effective DEI strategy
Jonea Weekley Jonea Weekley

Seven steps to building an effective DEI strategy

Written in collaboration with the Organizational Strategy and Transformation team at Paradigm Strategy Inc., this checklist highlights the steps needed to create an impactful, data driven DEI strategy.

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Everything is going to be okay, okay?
Jonea Weekley Jonea Weekley

Everything is going to be okay, okay?

That peak, life changing, challenge that the character had to overcome made way for them to grow into a better, more thriving version of themselves and we as an audience are left satisfied that for this moment in time, the pain was worth it.

My 2021 was the conflict that forces the character (me) to grow.

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Why DEI?
Jonea Weekley Jonea Weekley

Why DEI?

Braindump of how and why I've chosen to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion at this point in my career.

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