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A company's mindset - its intent to do good, avoid harmful consequences, and innovate responsibly - is not enough. That mindset must be supported by a business model, a mechanism that leaders must intentionally and proactively build along with the company from the ground up, one that incentivizes and rewards the organization for fulfilling its intentions.

Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: "Some of my best friends are...(Black, White, Asian, etc.)"? or "I don't think of you as...(Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)"? or "I don't see color, I'm colorblind"? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally.

Hey Amiga, Welcome to Amiga Rise Up! I’m Sophia Estrella, the host of this podcast and a Puerto Rican from Chicago who loves Jesus and coffee. I’m a wife, mother, entrepreneur, business and career coach. Just like you, I’ve been in a place where I’ve questioned God on what my calling is or I’ve felt stagnant knowing that there had to be more to my life. I’ve been in a place where I lost sight of who God has called me to be and stuck in doubt or fear to take a risk and take the next steps. Forgetting to walk in the boldness and authority he’s given me. Not anymore!! I know what ...