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2025 Women in Business Honoree

05/16/2025

Presented by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Smiling after an incredible day being honored as a 2025 Women in Business award recipient by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ)!  Huge thanks to my former client turned great friend Kelli Schnieder for nominating me…

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Five Years After George Floyd Reflection

Still Here. Still Hurting. Still Hoping.

05/14/2025

Five Years After George Floyd, A Letter to Black Folks and Those Who Say They Care Five years. It’s been five years this month since the murder of George Floyd cracked open the soul of this nation. Five years since…

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WCCO Minnesota Television Interview

04/28/2025

This Morning Was One for the Books: Fearless Conference on WCCO TV The workplace is evolving, fast. From emerging technologies to shifting cultural expectations, now more than ever, we need bold spaces to reimagine what the future of work can…

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BMe Class of 2025

2025 BMe Community Vanguard Honoree

04/16/2025

Kelli Williams is honored to be named a 2025 BMe Community Vanguard Honoree, an experience that has been nothing short of transformative. At a time when Kelli is navigating meaningful personal and professional transitions, the BMe Community created space for…

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Forbes Council Article: 17 Ways Nonprofits Can Bolster Their DEI Efforts

08/20/2024

Kelli Williams contributed to this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network,…

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Forbes Council Article: Changing The Face And Voice Of Marketing And Advertising Starts With Each Of Us

08/07/2024

Kelli Williams authored this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network, publish,…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: A Poem for The BrandLab

07/01/2024

Today is a big day. As we continue to celebrate The BrandLab’s 15th anniversary, I’m filled with pride, gratitude, and hope for what’s ahead. This morning, a special moment landed on page 9 of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, a…

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Continuing the Conversation: A Call to Action for Lasting Change from Your One Black Friend

05/25/2024

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder four years ago in my home state of Minnesota, our collective consciousness was stirred, and conversations about race and racism surged to the forefront. Many White people turned to their Black friends, seeking…

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Named a 2024 PowerShift 25 Honoree

04/15/2024

We are incredibly honored to share that Kelli Williams has been named to the 2024 PowerShift 25 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. This recognition highlights 25 leaders who stepped into key roles in 2023 and are now shaping the…

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The BrandLab Wins 2024 Hermes Creative Platinum Award for State of the Industry Report

04/01/2024

We’re honored to share that The BrandLab, in partnership with Fusion Hill, has received a 2024 Hermes Creative Platinum Award for our 2023 State of the Marketing and Advertising Industry Report, recognized under the Integrated Marketing Campaign category. Out of…

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