Speaking Engagements with Regina Joy
Empowering Voices, Igniting Change
Are you seeking a speaker who will inspire, challenge, and empower your audience? Look no further than Regina Joy. With a dynamic approach to storytelling, she ignites change and encourages self-discovery in every room she enters.
Regina’s speaking engagements are far more than simple presentations—they are shared experiences, woven from her personal journey of purpose rediscovery. As a professional consultant and dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), she brings a unique perspective to the conversation that resonates deeply with her audiences.
What to Expect:
- Engaging Conversations: Regina has a natural ability to connect with audiences, provoking thought and challenging perspectives in a relatable and engaging manner.
- Tailored Content: Understanding that each audience is unique, Regina tailors her presentations to meet your specific goals and needs, ensuring relevant, impactful content.
- Actionable Takeaways: Attendees leave Regina’s sessions not just inspired, but also equipped with practical tools and strategies to embark on their journey towards purpose, potential, and power.
Whether it’s a keynote address, panel discussion, or workshop, Regina is ready to bring her insights and energy to your next event.
Speaking Topics
Free to WOMAN: Women on Mothering, Ambition and Nuptials
Women have made remarkable strides in the workplace, yet they often bear the weight of domestic duties, child-rearing, and caregiving responsibilities. “Free to WOMAN: Mothering, Ambition, and Nuptials” sheds light on the sacrifices and responsibilities faced by women in leadership positions. This enlightening keynote creates awareness of the unique challenges women in leadership encounter and provides valuable strategies for employers and the women who desire to carve out personal space and achieve success in all areas of life.
TOPICS COVERED
From Burnout to Balance: How Employers Can Help Working Mothers Thrive
In today’s evolving workplace, it’s essential for employers to support working mothers as they balance their personal and professional lives. “From Burnout to Balance: How Employers Can Help Working Mothers Thrive” is a transformative workshop that equips employers with the necessary tools to create a supportive environment for working mothers. Through engaging discussions and practical insights, attendees will discover the untapped potential of working mothers and learn strategies to provide the freedoms, flexibility, and support they need to succeed both at home and in the workplace. By implementing these proven methods, employers can foster higher levels of satisfaction and service from their working mother employees, leading to a more productive and inclusive work culture.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
From Awareness to Action: Embedding DEI for Organizations
In a rapidly changing world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become essential pillars for organizational success and resilience. This transformative keynote equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to build an inclusive future within their organizations. Through insightful discussions and practical insights, participants will gain strategies for assessing their organization’s current state of DEI awareness, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective techniques to embed DEI into core values, mission, and strategic plans. Additionally, attendees will explore approaches for creating a culture of belonging, fostering an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and included in decision-making processes. Finally, the keynote offers invaluable tips for measuring the success of DEI initiatives, including practical guidance on collecting and analyzing data to track progress related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By embracing these key takeaways, organizations can unlock their full potential and forge a path towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.
TOPICS COVERED
Breaking the Bias Barrier: Tools for Recognizing and Addressing Implicit Bias
In this insightful presentation, the concept of implicit bias is explored as an ingrained human condition that transcends race, gender, nationality, religion, and more. The discussion delves into self-awareness and the need to challenge personal biases to promote a more inclusive and respectful environment, especially in the workplace. The presentation offers practical tools to recognize and disrupt biases, highlights the importance of shifting from micro-aggressions to micro-affirmations, and encourages a conscious approach to judging competence in the workplace. Through interactive elements such as videos and chats, the presentation provides an engaging and enlightening exploration of implicit bias and how to counteract it.
TOPICS COVERED
Embracing Authenticity: Incorporating the Crown Act into Your Workplace Policy
The Crown Act is a critical piece of legislation that prohibits race-based hair discrimination and provides legal protections for individuals who choose to wear their hair in its natural state. This keynote will explore the importance of creating an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects the unique identities of all employees, and will provide strategies for incorporating the Crown Act into workplace policies to support natural hair and promote equity and inclusion. By the end of this keynote, attendees will have a better understanding of the Crown Act and its implications for workplace diversity and inclusion and will be equipped with practical tools and strategies for incorporating the Crown Act into their own workplace policies.
TOPICS COVERED
Switching Lanes: Embracing Inclusion and Accessibility for All Workers
In this keynote address, Adam Lane, who lives with paraplegia, and his wife, Regina Joy, share their perspectives on disability in the workplace. They discuss the unique challenges faced by disabled workers, such as accessibility barriers and discrimination, and the importance of creating an inclusive work environment. They also explore ways in which able-bodied colleagues and employers can support disabled workers, including providing accommodations, educating themselves, and advocating for change. Ultimately, they argue that building an inclusive workplace culture benefits everyone and leads to a more productive and equitable workplace.
TOPICS COVERED
The Art of Recovery: Turning Pain into Possibility
This keynote follows Regina’s personal journey of being an active dancer and choreographer and then enduring a very painful and isolating season of physical injuries, depression and recovery. She went from being confined to a bed for six months, enduring a major abdominal and hip injury, and pressing through those physical challenges to learn how to walk again a new normal of physical activity.
TOPICS COVERED
My Blog
Celebrating Pride Month: Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
June is Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the strides made towards equality, and acknowledging the work still needed to ensure inclusivity for all. At Regina Joy Consulting, we
International Women’s Day 2024: Celebrating Progress and Pathways Forward
Embracing Equity: Celebrating Women's Achievements and Confronting Challenges As we celebrate International Women's Day in 2024, it's a poignant time to reflect on the strides women have made and the hurdles they continue to
Cultural Calendar for Inclusive Workplaces – Celebrate Diversity Year-Round
As we weave through the tapestry of the year, each month brings with it a rich mosaic of cultural holidays and celebrations that reflect the diversity of our global community. From commemorating moments of
How DEI Initiatives Elevate Student Experiences in Higher Education
Blog post based on Oklahoma Governor Stitt's Executive order issued on December 13, 2023. See announcement here: https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsroom/newsroom/2023/december2023/governor-stitt-signs-anti-discrimination-executive-order--takes-.html In light of the recent executive order by Governor Kevin Stitt, there's a growing conversation about
The Importance of DEI Programs at Oklahoma Universities: Why Defunding Is Not the Solution
The news that a group of Oklahoma senators is considering the defunding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at state universities is deeply concerning. The resolution to eliminate DEI from "every vestige" of
Women’s Equality Day: A Celebration of Progress and Reflection on the Journey Ahead
Introduction: Women's Equality Day and the Unfinished Journey Women's Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States. But it's
Connect with us on social media.
Let’s Connect
TELL ME WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND
How are you surviving the world of WOMANhood? What’s working for you? What’s not working. What would you like to see on this site? I want to hear from you. Your voice matters.