--- title: The Woke Work blog — The Woke Coach® — The Woke Coach® | Admin description: Current news, thoughts, and recent work from The Woke Coach --- [![The Woke Coach](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/The_Woke_Coach_August2021/images/twc-logomark-2021-red.png?width=1000&height=3000&name=twc-logomark-2021-red.png "The Woke Coach")](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/) - [About](https://www.thewokecoach.com/about) - Services - [From Ally to Accomplice – For Businesses and Organizations](https://www.thewokecoach.com/fata-business) - [Additional Offerings for Businesses and Organizations](https://www.thewokecoach.com/fata-business#additional-offerings) - [Coaching](https://www.thewokecoach.com/coaching) - [Case Studies](https://www.thewokecoach.com/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://www.thewokecoach.com/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog) - [Speaking](https://www.thewokecoach.com/speaking) - [Partner with Us](https://www.thewokecoach.com/partnership) - [Seena's new book!](https://partnership.thewokecoach.com/book) [![The Woke Coach](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/The_Woke_Coach_August2021/images/twc-logomark-2021-red.png?width=1000&height=3000&name=twc-logomark-2021-red.png "The Woke Coach")](https://www.thewokecoach.com/) - [About](https://www.thewokecoach.com/about) - Services - [From Ally to Accomplice – For Businesses and Organizations](https://www.thewokecoach.com/fata-business) - [Additional Offerings for Businesses and Organizations](https://www.thewokecoach.com/fata-business#additional-offerings) - [Coaching](https://www.thewokecoach.com/coaching) - [Case Studies](https://www.thewokecoach.com/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://www.thewokecoach.com/testimonials) - [Blog](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog) - [Speaking](https://www.thewokecoach.com/speaking) - [Partner with Us](https://www.thewokecoach.com/partnership) - [Seena's new book!](https://partnership.thewokecoach.com/book) # Admin [![How to Use Professional Development Dollars for DEIAA](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/CoverSlide.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/professional-development-dollars) [How to Use Professional Development Dollars for DEIAA](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/professional-development-dollars) Professional development is often focused on hard skills–learning a new automated marketing tool or... Professional development is often focused on hard skills–learning a new automated marketing tool or... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/professional-development-dollars) March 30, 2022 [![How do we approach systemic inequities in volunteerism? \[VIDEO\]](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20TWC%20FEED%20simple%20green%20bg%20TEMPLATE%20(8).png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-equity) [How do we approach systemic inequities in volunteerism? \[VIDEO\]](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-equity) "We don't volunteer with an eye toward what folks actually need." – Seena Hodges {% video\_player... "We don't volunteer with an eye toward what folks actually need." – Seena Hodges {% video\_player... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-equity) January 24, 2022 [![A note from Seena Hodges, our CEO, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/mlk_blog.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/note-from-seena-mlk) [A note from Seena Hodges, our CEO, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/note-from-seena-mlk) Recently, the King Family called for 'no celebration' of MLK Day without action on voting rights... Recently, the King Family called for 'no celebration' of MLK Day without action on voting rights... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/note-from-seena-mlk) January 16, 2022 [![5 Signs Your Allyship Sucks](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Social%20Media/12.13.21%20post.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/5-signs-your-allyship-sucks) [5 Signs Your Allyship Sucks](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/5-signs-your-allyship-sucks) If you’ve ever met me, been in one of the sessions I’ve hosted for The Woke Coach, or watched my... If you’ve ever met me, been in one of the sessions I’ve hosted for The Woke Coach, or watched my... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/5-signs-your-allyship-sucks) December 13, 2021 [![How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Social%20Media/11.24.21%20post.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-family) [How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-family) Oh, the holiday season. It brings good cheer, great food, and, of course, interactions with our... Oh, the holiday season. It brings good cheer, great food, and, of course, interactions with our... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-family) November 23, 2021 [![National Day of Mourning: Antiracist Resources](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Social%20Media/11.24.21%20National%20Day%20of%20Mourning.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/national-day-of-mourning-antiracist-resources) [National Day of Mourning: Antiracist Resources](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/national-day-of-mourning-antiracist-resources) National Day of Mourning is an annual demonstration in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving Day.... National Day of Mourning is an annual demonstration in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving Day.... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/national-day-of-mourning-antiracist-resources) November 22, 2021 [![We are looking for Facilitators, Coaches + a Community Manager!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fata%20Facilitators%2c%20FATA%20Coaches%20+%20Community%20Manager%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/5/10/fata-community-opportunities) [We are looking for Facilitators, Coaches + a Community Manager!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/5/10/fata-community-opportunities) We are adding to our team at The Woke Coach! We are seeking facilitators,... We are adding to our team at The Woke Coach! We are seeking facilitators,... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/5/10/fata-community-opportunities) May 9, 2021 [![Zealous Hellions: Nataki Garrett & Seena Hodges](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/zealous-hellions2.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/zealous-hellions) [Zealous Hellions: Nataki Garrett & Seena Hodges](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/zealous-hellions) The Woke Coach’s Seena Hodges was honored to partake in this amazing... The Woke Coach’s Seena Hodges was honored to partake in this amazing... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/zealous-hellions) February 23, 2021 [![MSP Transforming, Advancing Racial Equity — presented by Greater MSP](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/seena-hodges-dr-omari-msp-transforming.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/3/24/msp-transforming) [MSP Transforming, Advancing Racial Equity — presented by Greater MSP](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/3/24/msp-transforming) The Woke Coach was thrilled to take part in MSP Transforming, to... The Woke Coach was thrilled to take part in MSP Transforming, to... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/3/24/msp-transforming) February 23, 2021 [![Talking Back with artEquity](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/artEquity%20BIPOC%20fatigue%20discussion-2.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/22/talking-back-with-artequity-bipoc-fatigue-resisting-white-supremacy-is-exhausting) [Talking Back with artEquity](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/22/talking-back-with-artequity-bipoc-fatigue-resisting-white-supremacy-is-exhausting) Talking Back with artEquityEpisode 4BIPOC Fatigue: Resisting White Supremacy is... Talking Back with artEquityEpisode 4BIPOC Fatigue: Resisting White Supremacy is... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/22/talking-back-with-artequity-bipoc-fatigue-resisting-white-supremacy-is-exhausting) February 21, 2021 [![The Woke Coach has a new look!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/twc-rebrand-launch.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/15/rebrand) [The Woke Coach has a new look!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/15/rebrand) It is a new year, new era, new look for us here at The Woke Coach. What changed? We... It is a new year, new era, new look for us here at The Woke Coach. What changed? We... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/15/rebrand) February 14, 2021 [![Seena on the Connect Show Twin Cities!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tune%20in%20tv%202.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/14/seena-on-the-connect-show-twin-cities) [Seena on the Connect Show Twin Cities!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/14/seena-on-the-connect-show-twin-cities) Our CEO and Founder, Seena Hodges was on The Connect Show Twin Cities on... Our CEO and Founder, Seena Hodges was on The Connect Show Twin Cities on... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/2/14/seena-on-the-connect-show-twin-cities) February 7, 2021 [![Volunteerism: A Bold Conversation — How to Take Actionable Steps Towards Equity](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mlkjr-volunteerism-bold-conversation-2021-.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-bold-conversation) [Volunteerism: A Bold Conversation — How to Take Actionable Steps Towards Equity](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-bold-conversation) In case you missed it — Check out this panel discussion in the video below. In case you missed it — Check out this panel discussion in the video below. [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/volunteerism-bold-conversation) January 21, 2021 [![Dr. King’s 1967 speech at Stanford echoes loudly today](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/the-time-is-always-right-to-do-right-mlk-1967-sharing.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/1/13/dr-kings-1967-speech) [Dr. King’s 1967 speech at Stanford echoes loudly today](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/1/13/dr-kings-1967-speech) Dr. King’s 1967 speech at Stanford echoes loudly today “...It may well be that we will... Dr. King’s 1967 speech at Stanford echoes loudly today “...It may well be that we will... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2021/1/13/dr-kings-1967-speech) January 17, 2021 [![The Woke Coach in the Star Tribune!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3918-Edit.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/10/19/star-tribune-feature) [The Woke Coach in the Star Tribune!](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/10/19/star-tribune-feature) Our fearless leader, Seena Hodges, was recently featured in the Star Tribune. The Woke Coach... Our fearless leader, Seena Hodges, was recently featured in the Star Tribune. The Woke Coach... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/10/19/star-tribune-feature) October 18, 2020 [![Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) Panel Discussion: When ‘Minnesota Nice’… Isn't](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/seena-photo-praying-hands.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-mpr-when-minnesota-nice-isnt) [Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) Panel Discussion: When ‘Minnesota Nice’… Isn't](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-mpr-when-minnesota-nice-isnt) Seena Hodges recently appeared on Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for an exciting panel... Seena Hodges recently appeared on Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for an exciting panel... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-mpr-when-minnesota-nice-isnt) June 9, 2020 [![The Woke Coach on KARE 11](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tune%20in%20tv.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-kare11) [The Woke Coach on KARE 11](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-kare11) Seena Hodges, Founder + CEO of The Woke Coach®, was recently featured on Women Crushing it... Seena Hodges, Founder + CEO of The Woke Coach®, was recently featured on Women Crushing it... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/the-woke-coach-on-kare11) June 9, 2020 [![The Woke Coach on Best to the Nest podcast](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tune%20in%20podcast.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/twc-best-to-the-nest) [The Woke Coach on Best to the Nest podcast](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/twc-best-to-the-nest) Seena Hodges appeared on the podcast, Best to the Nest, to talk about how this moment in time,... Seena Hodges appeared on the podcast, Best to the Nest, to talk about how this moment in time,... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/2020/6/10/twc-best-to-the-nest) June 8, 2020 [![Allyship 101: From The Woke Coach](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/homework-sessions-understanding-allyship.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/learning-foundations) [Allyship 101: From The Woke Coach](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/learning-foundations) Remember that allyship is a life-long commitment. Here’s... Remember that allyship is a life-long commitment. Here’s... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/learning-foundations) May 31, 2020 [![ACTION FOR GEORGE FLOYD](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20200526-broken-heart.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/justice4george) [ACTION FOR GEORGE FLOYD](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/justice4george) CONTINUE TO DO THE FOLLOWING: Contact DA Mike Freeman to ask that the... CONTINUE TO DO THE FOLLOWING: Contact DA Mike Freeman to ask that the... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/justice4george) May 30, 2020 Newer [Older](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/author/admin/page/2) **Photography**: Desireé Benton of the DASH CollectiveChris McDuffie **Video**: Chris McDuffie   **©2023 The Woke Coach. 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