Risha Grant

Motivated by her passion to correct societal “isms” like racism, sexism, classism, and plain old stupidism, it’s Risha Grant’s personal mission to expose the value of diversity and inclusion, while shining a light on the economic impact it creates. From her race, gender, and lifestyle choices, to growing a small business and tackling economic issues, every area of her life intersects diversity. It’s this range of experiences that has earned her an internationally renowned reputation as a diversity, inclusion, and bias / unconscious bias expert.

Founder and CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting and communications firm, she is also an edgy, educational, and motivational speaker and author. She covers the important topics of diversity, inclusion, and bias as NBC KJRH’s community correspondent and host of the Risha Talks series. Through her Tulsa World column, Risha Talks, and as a contributor to Black Enterprise Magazine, she has motivated and educated numerous corporations, associations, and universities. Through her interactive keynotes and deep-dive training sessions, Grant teaches and empowers attendees with diversity and inclusion tools to increase their bottom line and get rid of their BS.

In her book, That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets and her corresponding “BS” video series, Grant has led audiences to new places of respect and understanding. These audiences have included Discover Card Financial Services, Samsung Electronics America, Wells Fargo, Boy Scouts of America, the US Airforce, NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, and University of Oklahoma.

Grant has been featured in Forbes, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Media, Engage Magazine, among many other print, television, and radio media outlets. She’s also been awarded numerous honors such as being named a 2019 Top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly, a 2018 Inclusive Leadership Award Winner, and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.

Virtual / Live Keynotes:

Permission Granted to Get Rid of Your BS +

Whether implicit or conscious, bias is the number one threat to humanity and any company’s success. If your company’s goal is to create cohesiveness within your organization, increase revenue, be innovative and/or elevate your reputation, the bias in your workforce and community is a roadblock. You know the problem. “Permission Granted” is your answer.

Throughout this virtual presentation, Risha Grant allows attendees to express their biases, while giving them easily applicable tools to get over them. Although diversity can often be an uncomfortable topic, Grant’s approach helps attendees to understand the concept without feeling bored or judged.

Audiences will learn:

• A greater understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• A thorough awareness of their biases.
• A realization of how their biases originated.
• A recognition of the symptoms and results of bias.
• Tools to address bias internally and externally.
• Tips to navigate bias in the workplace. --

Permission Granted to Build an Inclusive Culture +

Building an inclusive culture is imperative to business success. Learn the keys to creating a culture that welcomes all employees, and boosts retention and productivity. In this virtual presentation, Risha Grant shares applicable tips and strategies to take your company’s culture to the next level.

Audiences will learn:

• The key to attracting and retaining top diverse talent.
• Strategies to showcase how an inclusive culture provides a competitive advantage.
• Important insights to keep in mind as you establish your inclusive culture. --

Permission Granted to Attract Diverse Markets +

Companies need to know how to get diverse customers to buy their products and services. Why? Business sustainability, competitive advantage, a constantly changing economy, and trillions in buying power.

During this virtual presentation, Risha Grant will share the key to effectively engaging diverse groups, and provide tips to create a powerful diversity communications strategy for their company.

Audiences will learn:

• How to create a successful diversity communications plan of action.
• How to communicate to diverse audiences.
• How to market to diverse groups vs. mainstream audiences.--

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Building Diverse and Inclusive Organizations +

Take this time of social distancing to unpack the BS (bias synapse) in your organization, so that you can begin to build authentic relationships.

Risha Grant hosts a fun, engaging, and interactive live webinar for your employees that includes three modules of training to help assess the cultural and organizational barriers blocking your employees and business from authentic change. This includes:

• Get Rid of the BS (Bias Synapse)
• Get Rid of the BS to Build an Inclusive Culture
• Micro-Aggressions: Negative Messages, Positive Changes

Through this three-step process, participants will be able to identify, own, and confront their bias while learning to build an inclusive culture and understand the micro-aggressions that keep us irritated and frustrated with each other.

Along with live hosting, this webinar includes:

• PDF downloads.
• Course terms.
• Key messages.
• Reflection questions.

This virtual workshop runs 60-75 minutes. --

For more information,* speaking fees, Risha Grant's speaking schedule, and booking speaker Risha Grant, contact us. *Fee range indicated is for "virtual" events.