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T-Minus 2 days until the official launch of our podcast, Future on Deck, which premieres Wed. May 6th!
The podcast where human potential meets social innovation.
Are you ready to journey with us?

Happy Wellness Wednesday!
We are just 1 week away from the official premiere of our new podcast, Future on Deck!

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us on this journey where human potential meets social innovation.

Strap in! We’ve got an exciting announcement coming in at warp speed!

The BI’s official podcast, Future on Deck, is releasing on Wednesday, May 6th!

Mark your calendars and make sure you are following us on social media, where we will be posting updates, snippets, and more every !
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Today, on James Bell’s birthday, we honor our founder and friend.

His vision continues to guide our work toward a more just and equitable future. We celebrate his legacy and all who carry it forward.
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Together, we continue the work.

Everyone is a storyteller. But that doesn’t mean that you are telling your own stories.

(Plot Twist: In fact, you are likely repeating stories that you have merely inherited from authority figures and power structures).

The BI’s Co-Executive Directors, Sam and Tshaka, were special guests on The Overloaded podcast hosted by Luke Waldo.
Listen to the insights they had to offer about the stories we tell ourselves…

Link in Bio ↗️

The BI is rooted in LOVE.
Today, tomorrow and always.

The BI commits itself to creating safe harbor, spaces of belonging, healing, thoughtful deliberation, and love.

Power the vision.

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Like you, we see and feel what's happening in our country, our fundamental rights at stake in this moment of collapse and chaos.

This year has been especially tough for BI and the movement as we lost a giant, James Bell, our founder, mentor, and friend.

And still,
We remain hopeful, vigilant, and steadfast as we continue building a better world for our communities– Where Structural Well-Being is a reality for all.

Please take a look at what we've been up to this year and what's in store for 2026.

As always, in solidarity and love,
The BI

Happening Tomorrow!
Data Point Analysis & System Mapping Workshop

Learn how to use disaggregated data within the DPA framework to surface areas for policy and practice redesign to align with a system or agency's stated values and goals.

You still have a chance to join us by registering here: bit.ly/DPA-BI or the link in bio.

We’ll see you there!