Inclusion

What Two Keynotes Taught Me About Building Inclusive and Resilient Workplaces

03/03/2026

Over the past six months, I had the opportunity to deliver two keynote presentations for the same organization. The first focused on building inclusive workplaces. The second focused on resilience during challenging times. On the surface, those topics might seem…

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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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2025 Notable BIPOC Executives Twin Cities Business

02/07/2025

What an incredible way to celebrate Black History Month, by standing alongside other exceptional leaders who are shaping industries, shifting culture, and opening doors. Kelli Williams is honored as one of Twin Cities Business’ 2025 Notable BIPOC Executives, celebrating Black…

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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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Living My Legacy: Featured in Career Vision Magazine by I Choose the Ladder

04/23/2024

Kelli Williams was recently interviewed for the April 2024 edition of Career Vision magazine, produced by I Choose the Ladder, a platform I’ve long admired for its commitment to elevating Black women in leadership. In the feature, Kelli had 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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The BrandLab on My KC Live: Sharing Our Mission in Kansas City

01/24/2024

I had the incredible opportunity to join My KC Live on KCTV/KSMO/tv to talk about something I care deeply about, The BrandLab’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Alongside my colleagues, we had…

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