--- title: The Woke Work blog — The Woke Coach® — The Woke Coach® 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) [![Adding a Dose of Patience to Your DEI Practice](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/a%20dose%20of%20patience%20to%20dei%20work-1.jpeg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/adding-a-dose-of-patience-to-dei-practice) [Adding a Dose of Patience to Your DEI Practice](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/adding-a-dose-of-patience-to-dei-practice) Originally published on January 31st, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Originally published on January 31st, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/adding-a-dose-of-patience-to-dei-practice) February 12, 2024 [![Eight Concrete Steps to Advance DEI](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design-3.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/eight-concrete-steps-to-advance-dei) [Eight Concrete Steps to Advance DEI](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/eight-concrete-steps-to-advance-dei) Originally published December 20, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Originally published December 20, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/eight-concrete-steps-to-advance-dei) January 10, 2024 [![Why Black Employees Are Less Inclined to Return to Office](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/crisis-fatigue-concept-Shutterstock.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/why-black-employees-are-less-inclined-to-return-to-office) [Why Black Employees Are Less Inclined to Return to Office](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/why-black-employees-are-less-inclined-to-return-to-office) Originally published September 13, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Originally published September 13, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/why-black-employees-are-less-inclined-to-return-to-office) October 25, 2023 [![The Equality Myth](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/Equality-concept-illustration-Shutterstock.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/the-equality-myth) [The Equality Myth](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/the-equality-myth) Originally published August 16, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Originally published August 16, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/the-equality-myth) September 13, 2023 [![What Your Business Can Learn from the Tennessee Legislature](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/DisruptionIllo.jpg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/what-your-business-can-learn-from-the-tennessee-legislature) [What Your Business Can Learn from the Tennessee Legislature](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/what-your-business-can-learn-from-the-tennessee-legislature) Originally published June 21, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Sometimes you have to... Originally published June 21, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Sometimes you have to... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/what-your-business-can-learn-from-the-tennessee-legislature) August 1, 2023 [![Effective Board Service Requires DEI Work](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/board-room-Shutterstock.jpeg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/effective-board-service-requires-dei-work) [Effective Board Service Requires DEI Work](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/effective-board-service-requires-dei-work) Originally published April 19, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. If you are not deeply... Originally published April 19, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. If you are not deeply... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/effective-board-service-requires-dei-work) June 19, 2023 [![Supporting BIPOC Women at Work](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/FannieLouHamer-750x450.jpeg)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/supporting-bipoc-women-at-work) [Supporting BIPOC Women at Work](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/supporting-bipoc-women-at-work) Originally published March 15, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Women, particularly women of... Originally published March 15, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. Women, particularly women of... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/supporting-bipoc-women-at-work) June 18, 2023 [![You Have Spinach in Your Teeth](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/hubfs/TCBForwardPromo-Square-crop-1.png)](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/you-have-spinach-in-your-teeth) [You Have Spinach in Your Teeth](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/you-have-spinach-in-your-teeth) Originally published February 15, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. DEI work is a lifelong... Originally published February 15, 2023, in Twin Cities Business magazine. DEI work is a lifelong... [Read More](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/you-have-spinach-in-your-teeth) June 18, 2023 [![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 Newer [Older](https://blog.thewokecoach.com/woke-work-blog/page/2) **Photography**: Desireé Benton of the DASH CollectiveChris McDuffie **Video**: Chris McDuffie   **©2023 The Woke Coach. 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