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[experiencingmyjoy]

Walking Within Wisdom #31 - Nathaniel Smith - B:CIVIC 9/19/19

What would society look like that views everyone as an asset and no one as a liability? ~Nathaniel Smith

Amid the craziness of Denver Startup Week and the The People-First Economy online Summit, I stopped ALL of that… Thanks to the dearest Heather Bender Baker, I attended the B:Civic 2019 Summit B:Bold: Elevating Social Responsibility! This event always brings together some of my most favorite people and I was so very grateful to catch up with so many friends. There was so much WISDOM today and sadly I wasn’t doing much walking (only 2.2 miles this morning while listening to the People First Economy summit and going to an early session about women’s coworking MS.FITS + MS.CHIEFS: at Startup week, all of which I expect to write about in future walking posts :-)...

Today I had the good fortune to listen to and meet the closing keynote speaker at B:Civic, Nathaniel Smith. Smith is the Founder and Chief Equity Officer at Partnership for Partnership for Southern Equity http://psequity.org/ HE WAS JUST AMAZING!!!

Mr. Smith started his talk by explaining that “all medicine does not taste good” and if you are looking for someone that is going to do that, you have the WRONG person for the job… I am here to tell you he was the perfect person to give us all a bit of medicine.

Partnership for Southern Equity’s mission is: (PSE) advances policies and institutional actions that promote racial equity and shared prosperity for all in the growth of metropolitan Atlanta and the American South…. Using its strength in its ability to connect, educate, and empower diverse individuals and organizations to encourage just, sustainable practices for shared prosperity, PSE has stood at the forefront of promoting balanced growth and shared prosperity throughout metropolitan Atlanta and the American South.

He inspired us to be courageous and make an economy that works for everyone. Nathaniel explained that the racial divide has become a generational divide and we will never be able to import all of the people we need for the workforce of today, then showing us a map of “upward mobility” explaining that the American Dream is gone and we need to start hiring from “within”. “We have to stop being comfortable being comfortable” he said and went on to present amazing statistics how racial economic inclusion is GREAT for our economy (he has all kinds of amazing Colorado statistics)

He challenged us all to not just consider a Corporate Social Responsibility agenda we must create a RACIAL EQUITY AGENDA! Smith is proposing nothing short of a new covenant for inclusive prosperity…

He concluded by asking a couple of questions…

What would an economy look like that treats ALL EQUITABLY?

What would society look like that views everyone as an asset and no one as a liability?

How do we create a PEOPLE CENTERED ECONOMY?

Thank you Nathaniel Smith, I am so grateful for all you are doing in the world!

[thebusinessmanager]

Humbled to be invited to the @psequity @pharaohn8 "Just Business Roundtable" Launch to ensure the racial equity in business in our city and region. Thank you to my Leadership Dekalb Classmate @npvoice_llc, Michelle for the nomination. .. .. @AppLetstag #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #leadershipdekalb2021 #rushmanmoorereg #MBE #DBE #lifestyle #leader #wehunting #faith #wealth #commercialrealestate #tenantrep #businessbroker #REAP #10x  #mindset #milliondollarclub #branding #inspiration #marketing #commercial #realestate #broker #kingsofatlantabuilding #atlanta #decatur #downtown #buckhead #blackwealth (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/COLh6vYhazB/?igshid=z3969fsepyhl

[deandreabyrd]

🚨ANNOUCEMENT🚨 I am thankful that @tutumaniacs has been selected for @psequity’s Just Capital Business Cohort, a part of the @rockerfellerfdn’s commitment to diverse businesses through the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective. This cohort, designed for and led by Black entrepreneurs, will be given access to funding, training, and professional resources in an effort to improve access to capital for diverse founders. Thank you so much @psequity @pse_justopportunity and @rockefellerfdn for this amazing opportunity! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #togetherwepropser #justcapital #justbusiness #socialgood #philanthropy #instagood #entrepreneur #buyblack #buyblackowned #microfinance (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSSyaDogOtV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adiningdiva]

Yesterday during our private cocktail class our owner Nicky wore this shirt sold by @psequity It's a small reminder that during these economic unknowns that we must support black businesses! A Dining Diva is the brain child of a black woman that loves to share her passion for good food and great beverages to anyone who wants to learn (and eat), but also loves to support her community! Thanks again @andre4atlanta for your post a couple of weeks ago about supporting Partnership for Southern Equity and their fundraiser. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ #adiningdiva #adiningdivaevents #adiningdivaexperiences #cocktailswithadiningdiva #dinnerwithadiningdiva #atl #atlanta #discoveratl #cocktailclasses #privatedinners #supportlocalbusiness #supportblackbusiness #supportwomanownedbusiness #atlantafoodie #atlantarestaurants #eateratlanta #atlantaeats #atlchef #atlfood #foodblogger #contentcreator #popuprestaurants #eventplanner #foodandbeverage (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxbSLWpG3A/?igshid=i8p6a4cmo0ia

[thebusinessmanager]

My Leadership Dekalb Classmate @michellefordekalb invited me into another organization Just Business Roundtable of @psequity where I have met more great leaders of business. Got to meet in person Mr Kaziem Woodbury, one of our great facilitators during our committee meetings. Oh, did I mention I will be Co Chairing a committee with Michelle so we are seeking forward thinking business owners and leaders to recruit for purpose of creating standards to how equitable business is being done. Congrats with your Campaign @michellelongspears .. .. @AppLetstag #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #leadershipdekalb2021 #rushmanmoorereg #MBE #DBE #lifestyle #leader #wehunting #faith #wealth #commercialrealestate #tenantrep #businessbroker #REAP #10x  #mindset #milliondollarclub #branding #inspiration #marketing #commercial #realestate #broker #kingsofatlantabuilding #atlanta #decatur #downtown #buckhead #blackwealth (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_RLVZLPJK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thebusinessmanager]

Thankful to be invited and accepted to the Just Business Roundtable via @psequity @rushmanmoorereg. Looking forward to adding value to the diversity fight in Commercial Real Estate and Business in the region.. .. .. @AppLetstag #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #leadershipdekalb2021 #rushmanmoorereg #MBE #DBE #lifestyle #leader #wehunting #faith #wealth #commercialrealestate #tenantrep #businessbroker #REAP #10x  #mindset #milliondollarclub #branding #inspiration #marketing #commercial #realestate #broker #kingsofatlantabuilding #atlanta #decatur #downtown #buckhead #blackwealth (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZw3J1grdAp/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thebusinessmanager]

Leadership Dekalb Day.. Economic Development Day...Salute @pharaohn8 and @psequity for presenting to us today. .. .. @AppLetstag #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #leadershipdekalb2021 #rushmanmoorereg #MBE #DBE #lifestyle #leader #wehunting #faith #wealth #commercialrealestate #tenantrep #businessbroker #REAP #10x  #mindset #milliondollarclub #branding #inspiration #marketing #commercial #realestate #broker #kingsofatlantabuilding #atlanta #decatur #downtown #buckhead #blackwealth (at Decatur, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGVIJbBdDb/?utm_medium=tumblr