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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion isn't a policy. It's a practice.

12 monthly sessions to move from awareness to action.

Sound Familiar?

You've sat through the trainings. You've read the emails. Nothing changes.

You witness exclusion at work but don't know what to say.

DEI initiatives feel performative — checking boxes, not changing culture.

You want to be an ally but you're afraid of saying the wrong thing.

You're exhausted from being the only one who seems to care.

Real change starts with practice, not policy.

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The Other Side

From bystander to changemaker.

Witnessing exclusion in silence

Speaking up with confidence and clarity

Performative DEI checkboxes

Building genuinely inclusive team culture

Fear of saying the wrong thing

Having the vocabulary and tools to navigate difficult conversations

Feeling alone in caring

Leading a community of practice

The Program

Your 12-Month Practice

Monthly sessions that build from awareness to sustained action.

Duration12 Months
FrequencyMonthly
FormatLive Virtual
LevelBeginner
MethodologyCritical Thinking + Problem-Solving
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Foundations of Diversity

Defining diversity, equity, and inclusion — why the distinctions matter and where most organizations get it wrong.

2

The Inclusion Gap

Understanding the difference between diversity as a metric and inclusion as an experience. Identifying gaps in your environment.

3

Belonging in the Workplace

What belonging looks like in practice — moving beyond tolerance to genuine welcome and psychological safety.

4

Recognizing Microaggressions

Identifying subtle, normalized discrimination — the comments, behaviors, and patterns that often go unchallenged.

Amara Johnson
The Inclusion Index opened our eyes to gaps we didn't even know existed. It became the foundation for our entire DEI strategy.

Amara Johnson

Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Meridian Financial

From awareness gaps to strategic DEI transformation

What sets Yoshida apart is the genuine care behind every interaction. This is not a check-the-box training — it is transformational.

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Elena Vasquez

HR Business Partner, NovaCare Systems

We brought Yoshida Academy in for our annual leadership retreat and it was the highest-rated session in three years.

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David Park

Chief Learning Officer, Global Health Partners

The program gave our team a shared language for inclusion. We went from awkward silence to productive dialogue in weeks.

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Rachel Kim

VP of People Operations

YOUR GUIDES

Minué Yoshida

Minué Yoshida

CEO & Co-Founder

TEDx Speaker and author of 'Inclusion Is a Verb' with 18+ years transforming organizations through inclusive leadership and cultural competency.

Angélica Ogando

Angélica Ogando

COO & Co-Founder

Expert in operations, strategy, and program design dedicated to creating spaces where leaders from all backgrounds can thrive.

What's Included

Everything You Need to Transform

12 Monthly Sessions

Live virtual sessions covering critical inclusion topics — from awareness through sustained action.

Inclusion Toolkit

A comprehensive workbook with critical thinking exercises, activities, notes, and guides.

Microaggression Response Guide

Scripts, frameworks, and strategies for addressing subtle discrimination in real time.

Discussion Facilitation Materials

Resources to lead inclusion conversations in your own team and organization.

Community of Practice Access

Join a network of professionals committed to building genuinely inclusive environments.

Certificate of Inclusion Practice

A recognized credential demonstrating your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Our Promise

We are committed to creating a safe, brave space for learning. Every session is designed for open dialogue, mutual respect, and growth — no matter where you are in your inclusion journey.

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Your Move

Start practicing.

Join organizations committed to real, lasting inclusion.

Custom organizational packages available.