BY MAGNET MEDIA
5 Questions with... Laura Mignott of DFlash on Human Connection and Experience Design
"Be nice to people, be genuinely curious, and build your network using those elements as your guide."
"Be nice to people, be genuinely curious, and build your network using those elements as your guide."
I’ve always been genuinely curious about people, business, innovation, and technology. What’s been most fulfilling is watching people connect during the experiences I have built. Nothing better than randomly hearing from people who said something I created meant so much to them. Challenges - with COVID having to tell clients: "No, there will not be events till spring/summer 2021."
I’ve always been genuinely curious about people, business, innovation, and technology. What’s been most fulfilling is watching people connect during the experiences I have built. Nothing better than randomly hearing from people who said something I created meant so much to them. Challenges - with COVID having to tell clients: "No, there will not be events till spring/summer 2021."
I’ve always been genuinely curious about people, business, innovation and technology. What’s been most fulfilling is watching people connect during the experiences I have built. Nothing better than randomly hearing from people who said something I created meant so much to them. Challenges - with Covid having to tell clients, No, there will not be events till spring/summer 2021.
"What’s been most fulfilling is watching people connect during the experiences I have built."
"What’s been most fulfilling is watching people connect during the experiences I have built."
Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can. That can be incorporating dance/yoga/networking breakouts to delivering the attendees dinner from a nearby restaurant. Also, tell clients to look towards the future in spring/summer 2021 – which will need to be smaller and more open.
Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can. That can be incorporating dance/yoga/networking breakouts to delivering the attendees dinner from a nearby restaurant. Also, tell clients to look towards the future in spring/summer 2021 – which will need to be smaller and more open.
Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can. That can be incorporating dance/yoga/networking breakouts to delivering the attendees dinner from a nearby restaurant. Also, tell clients to look towards the future in spring/summer 2021 – which will need to be smaller and more open.
"Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can."
"Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can."
"Prepare to be virtual and bring as many live elements where you can."
Stepping up and speaking out. I’ve always been open as a Black Woman in business; I have always tried to have my work be first and not my skin color. In this climate, we have pivoted to offer more Culture Services in our business. We have our Culture Boards product, our Unconscious Bias Training, and our Recruiting Network service. We have always been at the intersection of culture and business, and we are supercharging this because the moment calls for it.
Stepping up and speaking out. I’ve always been open as a Black Woman in business, I have always tried to have my work be first and not my skin color. In this climate, we have pivoted to offer more culture services in our business. We have our Culture Boards product, our unconscious bias training, and our Recruiting network service. We have always been at the intersection of culture and business and we are super charging this because the moment calls for it.
Stepping up and speaking out. I’ve always been open as a Black Woman in business, I have always tried to have my work be first and not my skin color. In this climate, we have pivoted to offer more culture services in our business. We have our Culture Boards product, our unconscious bias training, and our Recruiting network service. We have always been at the intersection of culture and business and we are supercharging this because the moment calls for it.
"We have always been at the intersection of culture and business and we are supercharging this because the moment calls for it."
"We have always been at the intersection of culture and business and we are super charging this because the moment calls for it."
"We have always been at the intersection of culture and business and we are super charging this because the moment calls for it."
Be nice to people, be genuinely curious, and build your network using those elements as your guide. The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship, and then gave more than I received.
Be nice to people, be genuinely curious, and build your network using those elements as your guide. The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship and then gave more than I received.
Be nice to people, be genuinely curious, and build your network using those elements as your guide. The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship, and then gave more than I received.
"The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship, and then gave more than I received."
"The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship and then gave more than I received."
"The reason I do what I do is because of word of mouth or I met someone, built a relationship and then gave more than I received."
Accept that this is a movement and not a moment. It has to come from the spirit of listening, learning, and then taking meaningful lasting action to go forward. Our Culture Boards product is designed to help brands sharpen their cultural literacy and help them develop programming using their internal systems to help communities of color improve in a lasting way. Brands can’t do performative allyship because they will be called out. They have to look internally and make sure their cultures are welcome and diverse at all levels. If they are not, then they need to take immediate steps to make those changes. No one expects you to change in 24 hours, but this also isn’t a 5-year plan. Go now, pay Black women who are experts in this field to help you and empower your Black employees, but don’t give them extra work without compensation.
Accept that this is a movement and not a moment. It has to come from the spirit of listening, learning and then taking meaningful lasting action to go forward. Our Culture Boards product is designed to help brands sharpen their cultural literacy and help them develop programming using their internal systems to help communities of color improve in a lasting way. Brands can’t do performative allyship because they will be called out. They have to look internally and make sure their cultures are welcome and diverse at all levels. If they are not, then they need to make immediate steps to make those changes. No one expects you to change in 24 hours, but this also isn’t a 5 year plan. Go now, pay Black women who are experts in this field to help you and empower your Black employees, but don’t give them extra work without compensation.
Accept that this is a movement and not a moment. It has to come from the spirit of listening, learning, and then taking meaningful lasting action to go forward. Our Culture Boards product is designed to help brands sharpen their cultural literacy and help them develop programming using their internal systems to help communities of color improve in a lasting way. Brands can’t do performative allyship because they will be called out. They have to look internally and make sure their cultures are welcome and diverse at all levels. If they are not, then they need to take immediate steps to make those changes. No one expects you to change in 24 hours, but this also isn’t a 5-year plan. Go now, pay Black women who are experts in this field to help you and empower your Black employees, but don’t give them extra work without compensation.
"Accept that this is a movement and not a moment."
"Accept that this is a movement and not a moment."
"Accept that this is a movement and not a moment."
58%
58%
of American consumers said brands have a duty to educate the public and advocate for racial equality.
Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, Special Report: Brands and Racial Justice, 2020
of American consumers said brands have a duty to educate the public and advocate for racial equality.
Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, Special Report: Brands and Racial Justice, 2020
64%
64%
of American consumers said that it is extremely important for brands to set an example within their own organization in the face of racism.
Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, Special Report: Brands and Racial Justice, 2020
of American consumers said that it is extremely important for brands to set an example within their own organization in the face of racism.
Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, Special Report: Brands and Racial Justice, 2020
Laura Mignott is a network weaver, global showrunner, and mountain mover known in her industry and beyond for her knack for bringing talented people together. She is the CEO of DFlash, a New York-based cultural curation agency that designs global events, campaigns & programs that make people feel welcome. “The Oprah that you know,” as Laura has been called, is the creator/host of the Reset Podcast, in which she interviews game-changers in the world of business. In order to share practical networking skills she’s honed over the years, Laura is also the creator of the online course One Degree of Connection, where she helps people to discover their passions and their “X factor.” The #BossLady, as she’s affectionately known, sits on multiple boards and leadership committees, including the C19 Coalition, Black Women Talk Tech, and more. Laura holds a BA from NYU and MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. She lives in NYC, believes in hard work and good karma, and is always on the hunt for the next great Netflix show to binge.
Laura Mignott is a network weaver, global showrunner, and mountain mover known in her industry and beyond for her knack for bringing talented people together. She is the CEO of DFlash, a New York-based cultural curation agency that designs global events, campaigns & programs that make people feel welcome. “The Oprah that you know,” as Laura has been called, is the creator/host of the Reset Podcast, in which she interviews game-changers in the world of business. In order to share practical networking skills she’s honed over the years, Laura is also the creator of the online course One Degree of Connection, where she helps people to discover their passions and their “X factor.” The #BossLady, as she’s affectionately known, sits on multiple boards and leadership committees, including the C19 Coalition, Black Women Talk Tech, and more.Laura holds a BA from NYU and MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. She lives in NYC, believes in hard work and good karma, and is always on the hunt for the next great Netflix show to binge.