From Corporate to Changemaker: Building Inclusive Workplaces with Atlyn Forde

Send us Fan MailGuest: Atlyn FordeEpisode Host: AngelaIn this powerful episode, host Angela sits down with Atlyn Forde—award-winning speaker, inclusion strategist, and founder of Communicate Inclusively. From her early days visiting Saint Lucia to her career shift from marketing to financial services to full-time entrepreneurship, Atlyn shares her incredible journey of building inclusive spaces and mentoring future leaders.We explore how her upbringing shaped her worldview, what inspired her to enter the world of inclusive communication, and how she's grown her business through coaching, team development, and bold decision-making. If you're an entrepreneur, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) professional, or career-changer, this conversation is filled with insight and inspiration.What We Talked About:- A surprising fact about Atlyn and the impact of her childhood visits to Saint Lucia;- Her passion for the field of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); - Successes and challenges of launching multiple ventures to making the bold leap from employee to full-time entrepreneur;- The value of mentorship and life coaching in helping navigate challenges and success and and her approach to overcoming obstacles with resilience; and - Her book, Navigating Crossroads: A Black Woman’s Guide to Career Transitions.About Our Guest – Atlyn Forde:Atlyn Forde is a passionate advocate for inclusion, with a background in marketing, financial services, and global tourism. Before founding Communicate Inclusively, she led campaigns for the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and held leadership roles at Pepper Money, focusing on financial inclusion and colleague engagement.Today, Atlyn helps organizations build authentic, inclusive cultures through workshops, speaking engagements, and her Change Maker programme. She’s also the founder of the Inclusive Travel Forum, a space for advancing equity in the travel industry.Connect with Atlyn Forde:- Website: communicateinclusively.com- LinkedIn (Personal): linkedin.com/in/atlynforde- LinkedIn (Company): Communicate Inclusively- Instagram: @communicate_inclusively