Back in 2018, we started a blog series titled the Unsung Women’s Project. The purpose of this series was to give voice to amazing women who were doing brilliant, perhaps under-recognized work in STEM fields. Our original inspiration was the book and movie Hidden Figures, and our goal was to create a platform for womxn doing interesting, important work who …
Recap: Our First Virtual Geek Out
We like to say that because we’re a small team, it’s easier for us to be nimble; boy are we glad we can be nimble during times like this! As many of you know, one of our core ways to create community has been our in-person events. So, needless to say, when those weren’t possible anymore, we were nervous. We …
Podcast Episode 91: Getting Happy with Sarah Shewey
It’s the year 2020 and a global pandemic has taken over the world. IRL events are canceled everywhere and many are forced to get super freaking creative with how to stay connected. This is why we were so excited to speak with Sarah Shewey! Sarah is the Founder of Happily, a nationwide network of over 50,000 independent marketers, producers, coordinators, …
Microaggressions in the Virtual World
Microaggressions can happen any time, at any place. And the truth is, we don’t necessarily have to be in the same physical space to witness or commit a microaggression. In this short video, I want to talk about how microaggressions can show up in the virtual world and how we can respond to them when we see or witness them. …
Podcast Episode 90: She+ Geeks Out is BACK!
Hey team, we’re back! In this time of uncertainty and reflection, we decided to bring back something we absolutely love… our podcast! In this first episode in a while, we catch you up on a few things both professionally and personally, and you’ll meet our incredible new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Facilitator, Fatima Dainkeh. She shares her journey and …
How We’re Responding to COVID-19: Corporate Training Updates
Within the last month, things have changed for many people due to COVID-19. At She+ Geeks Out we are taking every precaution to ensure that the critical work around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) doesn’t fall by the wayside at a time when it can be easy to lean into fear and Othering. We also know that times of crises …
7 tips for engaging remote, isolated teams
Hi everybody! This is Felicia, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of She+ Geeks Out, reporting for duty from my home office here in Medford, Massachusetts. A lot of us are working remotely or working from home these days, and one of the things I’d love to chat about with all of you are ways that we can think about keeping our teams …
Community Care in Crisis
The term community care comes from a community organizing background. We’re asking: “How do I leverage my privilege, power, and resources to be of support to another person or a group of people? How do I support my colleagues, my loved ones, and community members during uncertain times and in a time when many of us are socially isolated?” Here …
How we’re responding to COVID-19 – Community
We hope you’re safe and doing all the self-care things that you’re able to do during this uncertain time. In case you’re looking for it, we’ve got more resources below to help with the stresses that this time is causing. We’d like to give you an update on how we’re responding to COVID-19 for our in-person community events. Ensuring that …
Benefits of Online Training for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Some might take pause when the idea of online training for such complex and sensitive topics as diversity, equity, and inclusion is presented at their company. We believe that nothing can truly take the place of an expertly facilitated in-person workshop where people can gather together to have the space and time to talk and learn about these issues. However, …