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It’s an honor to be recognized by The Stevie Awards as a Finalist in the 21st annual Stevie® Awards for for 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 – 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.

These awards celebrate women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they lead worldwide. Being a finalist is a testament to the work we’ve done at Right and Keystone Group (R&K Taxation Experts), where we've committed to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs through innovative franchising models and inclusive business practices. I’ve always believed in the power of entrepreneurship to create change, and it has been my mission to provide opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the business world.

This recognition highlights the 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, redefining traditional models through and . It’s been a privilege to contribute to fostering an inclusive ecosystem where everyone, regardless of their background, has the chance to build and grow their own business.

All finalists, including myself, will be named Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winners, and the placements will be revealed at the November 8 awards gala in New York City. This award inspires me to continue driving impactful change and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Read more about the 2024 competition and view the winning organizations: https://lnkd.in/ga9P-JRf

𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔! 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌!

We're thrilled to announce that our website has just gotten a modern makeover! Our new and improved website is designed to provide a better user experience, easier navigation, and a more comprehensive overview of our services.

Check out our updated website to learn more about our team of experts, our range of services, and how we can help you achieve your financial goals.

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According to Harvard Business Review, the real reason we see fewer women in leadership isn't about capability or interest—it's about how we misjudge leadership traits.

Too often, we mistake confidence for competence, allowing overconfident men to rise while more competent women are overlooked. This leads to poor leadership because arrogance and overconfidence, which help men climb the ladder, actually hinder effective management. Women, who excel in humility and emotional intelligence, are often the better leaders we need.

It's time to rethink how we define and recognize true leadership qualities to ensure we promote the right talent and break down the biases holding women back.

How to Stop Promoting Incompetent Men (Quick Study) Are there fewer women in management because we can’t discern between confidence and competence?The popular explanations range from women just aren’t capable ...

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗕𝗦 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗮𝘁 Mars Petcare!

Today’s HBS class on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Mars Petcare was truly eye-opening. Here are some key takeaways:

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Are organizations really committed to DEI, or just going through the motions? 🤔 It's important to ask:

• What problems are we trying to solve, and why?
• Are we aiming for real change, or just trying to look good?
• How can leaders genuinely embed DEI into the company culture?

𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: How do organizations measure DEI success? 📊

• How do we evaluate the effectiveness of our mentorship programs or bias training?
• Are we tracking the right metrics to see if our efforts are making a difference?
• How can we balance both qualitative and quantitative measures?

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Consistency is key. How do organizations help employees apply DEI principles every day? 💪

• Encouraging individuals to take ownership of their growth
• Creating a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up
• Ensuring DEI principles are part of everyday practices, not just training sessions

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: Do organizations have policies to support women and employees from diverse backgrounds? 🌎

• Are women given equal opportunities for promotion and career advancement? 💪
• Are flexible work arrangements available to support work-life balance? 🕒
• Are resources like employee resource groups (ERGs) or mentorship programs available?

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

Diversity and Inclusion are not just about doing what’s right or ticking boxes; they’re about creating real change and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

For me, DEI initiatives should prioritize people first. It’s about genuinely caring for them. When people within the organization feel that the initiatives are truly aimed at fostering their well-being, then company growth will follow.

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create inclusive environments that start at the top. Let’s go beyond surface-level efforts and truly make our workplaces inclusive and fair for everyone.

For aspiring entrepreneurs out there, have you ever thought:

💭 "𝑰'𝒎 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚"
💭 "𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔"
💭 "𝑰'𝒎 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉" 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕
💭 "𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔" 𝒔𝒐 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈
💭 "𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒔 "𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆" 𝒐𝒓 "𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔" - stereotypes that are often associated with women?

Do these thoughts hold you back from taking risks and asserting yourself?

I've been there too. I understand the mindset that holds us back - and these thoughts are not unique to you. They are a result of implicit bias, and they can be overcome.

My journey to overcome biases and stereotypes is ongoing, and I'm still learning and growing. But I want you to know that you're not alone in this process. I'm here to support and guide you, and I offer the following pointers from my own experience:

🌟 Recognized unconscious bias: Uncovered my own biases and stereotypes, and committed to overcoming them.

🌟 Reached out for mentorship: Connected with a mentor who believes in me and my vision.

🌟 Embraced my diversity: Celebrated my unique strengths and perspectives, and made them the foundation of my brand.

🌟 Focused on strengths and passions: Built a business that ignites my passion and leverages my talents.

🌟 Changed my mindset: Transformed my thoughts from limiting to empowering, and unleashed my full potential.

🌟 Embraced my purpose: Discovered my why, and aligned my business with my values and mission.

As I align my own personal mission with that of Right and Keystone, I'm driven by a shared purpose: to transform lives and empower entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

𝑾𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒚:

1. Empowering underrepresented franchisees through targeted resources and support, helping them achieve success and prosperity.

2. Developing culturally sensitive initiatives that address the unique needs and challenges of diverse communities, fostering a deeper connection and impact.

3. Cultivating a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility within our franchise network, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered.

4. Partnering with community organizations and advocacy groups to amplify our impact, drive positive change, and promote social justice.

5. Providing career advancement opportunities through programs like our internship, dedicated to uplifting and supporting employees from underrepresented backgrounds.

By acknowledging and overcoming our own biases, we can create a more just and inclusive world - one mindset shift at a time. What's your first step to overcome bias and embrace inclusivity?

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

It said, "𝙃𝙚𝙮 𝙎𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙖, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙧. 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙆𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝘽𝙌. 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬?"

At first, I thought it was just a clever marketing tactic, but then I realized 𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗺 - my 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 attitude.

The man in the ad was motivated by a desire to prove himself to someone else, to show he was worthy of love and acceptance.

I used to seek validation from others to feel worthy, thinking that if I made everyone happy, I'd be loved and accepted. I tried so hard to fit in, thinking I didn't belong because of my own insecurities.

It was exhausting and draining - constantly seeking approval while neglecting my own needs and desires. 🤮

But I've come to terms with myself - I am already loved and accepted, regardless of what others think. I've understood that my people-pleasing was a coping mechanism for my own fears and doubts - doubts that I'm not good enough or I don't fit in enough.

I've embraced my insecurities and focused on my strengths rather than my weaknesses. It was a long process, but I've finally found the freedom to be myself.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗜 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴? Here are a few things that helped me:

-𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: I took the time to understand my needs, desires, and values. I learned to prioritize my own happiness and well-being.

-𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔-: I learned to say no to things that didn't align with my values or goals. I set healthy boundaries to protect my time and energy.

-𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: I learned to be kind and understanding with myself, even when I made mistakes. I stopped beating myself up over things that didn't go as planned.

-𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: I shifted my focus from seeking external validation to finding internal motivation. I started pursuing my passion and interests, and I found joy and fulfillment in the process.

True motivation comes from within, not from external validation. Now, I'm driven by my desire to make a meaningful impact, grow as a person, and pursue my passion.

I finally find joy and purpose in living authentically and true to myself. I'm no longer held back by the need for external validation, and I'm free to live the life I truly want. ⭐️

Why am I posting this? I want to encourage you to do the same. Don't be afraid to look inward and embrace your own insecurities. It's the only way to find true motivation, fulfillment and happiness. 💯

Ask yourself, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆? What drives you to get up every morning and pursue your dreams? What is your purpose beyond your daily goals?

Let’s talk about something that's important for our well-being: recognizing unhealthy behaviors in the workplace.

is a form of psychological manipulation that can be really harmful. It's when someone makes you question your own sanity, memory, or perception, and it can be especially damaging in a professional setting.

Imagine feeling like you're walking on eggshells at work, constantly second-guessing yourself, and wondering if you're good enough. That's what gaslighting can feel like. But here's the thing: you are not alone, and you are not powerless.

If you're experiencing gaslighting, remember these three things:

❤️ You are not crazy. Your feelings and perceptions are valid.
❤️ You are not alone. There are people who believe you and want to support you.
❤️ You are not powerless. You can speak up, seek help, and take back control of your life.

Don't let gaslighting hold you back. You are stronger than it, and you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.

Keep pushing forward, even when it feels impossible. Seek out resources, support, and people who uplift and empower you.

Remember, your well-being matters, and you are worthy of love, care, and respect - no matter what.

Happy Monday!💋

Yes! Monday mornings can be tough. The bed feels too comfortable, the coffee isn't strong enough, and the to-do list seems too long.

But here's the thing: every great accomplishment starts with a small step. And every small step counts.

So take a deep breath, lace up your shoes, and let's tackle this week together. 🫶🏻

You got this!

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Running is a part of me. I've been lacing up my shoes since I was 13 years old. 🏃‍♀️

Running challenges me mentally, pushing me to my limits and beyond.

But it also gives me a sense of peace, clarity, and resilience that I can't find anywhere else.

It's my therapy, my stress-reliever, and my happy place all rolled into one.

Through running, I've learned to embrace resilience - to face my fears, to push through pain, and to keep going even when it feels impossible.

And that's exactly what those affected by cancer need - the strength to keep fighting, the courage to keep hoping, and the resilience to keep pushing forward.

This September, I'll be tackling my 10th marathon in Sydney! This time, I'm running for something bigger than myself. I'm running for Cure Cancer, an incredible organization dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease.

I've seen the impact of cancer on loved ones and friends, and I want to do my part to support the amazing work of Cure Cancer. That's why I'm dedicating my 10th marathon to raising vital funds for this incredible cause!

My goal is to raise $2000, and I need your help to get there! Whether it's $5 or $50, every donation counts and brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.

Let's run towards a cure for cancer together! Click the link below to support my fundraising efforts and help me reach my goal. 💖

Thanks in advance for your support, friends! Let's do this! 🫶🏻

Cure Cancer: The Ultimate Finish Line in Sydney Marathon 2024 10 Years of Running, 10 Years of Hope In September 2024, I'll be lacing up my running shoes for my 10th consecutive marathon - and this time in the iconic city of Sydney. It's a milestone I'm incredibly proud of, but I know that this achievement pales in comparison to the strength and resilience of....

Let's talk about failure. Because, let's face it, we've all been there. We've all faced setbacks, made mistakes, and felt like giving up.

But here's the thing: failure is not the end.

It's a chance to learn, grow, and try again. Every mistake is an opportunity to become stronger, wiser, and more resilient.

So, don't be too hard on yourself when things don't go as planned. Instead, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward. You got this!

Embracing diversity, infinite potential. Proud to lead a franchise group that celebrates individuality and promotes inclusivity. Let’s celebrate our own unique stories and shine!