Certify My Company

When the rental company forgets to bring you towels and sheets, and you have to make an emergency trip to Costco …..

But you find the WBENC logo so now you are excited!

If you can find this brand: Purely Indulgent, please tag them!

Yes, yes... I know. It’s June 8th. Apparently I approached Pride Month the same way I approach dinner for five kids: one minute everything is under control, the next minute it’s somehow June 8th 🫣

But listen... being fashionably late is still showing up right?

Pride Month is a celebration of authenticity, visibility, resilience, and the incredible LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders who continue to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our communities every single day.

And while we’re talking business...
If your company is LGBTQ+-owned and you are NOT certified yet, what are we even doing here?

Seriously.

The certification opens doors to corporate contracting opportunities, networking, visibility, business developments, company, and leadership development and relationships that can help grow your business.

Don’t let them win by sitting on the sidelines. (You know who they are and if you don’t please see my LinkedIn posts)

Get certified.
Get visible.
Get in the room.

And if you don’t know where to start, you already know I have opinions. Lots of them. And lots of experience and expertise!

Happy Pride Month to everyone living authentically, supporting authentically, and building businesses authentically. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Now excuse me while I pretend posting on June 8th was a strategic marketing decision and not because I looked at the calendar this morning and said, “Well... damn.” 🌈

Still smiling from yesterday’s Responsible Sourcing event 🎬✨

Huge thank you to Lance Dorsey for the amazing shout-out and for the incredible program he and Sandy Garcia put together. The room was full of positive energy, great conversations, and the kind of inspiration that reminds you why this work matters.

Left feeling reinvigorated and excited for what’s ahead. And yes… the networking was that good. 😄

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Yes, I know… I’m a day late. 😅

But yesterday was Sunday, and around here we celebrate women-owned businesses on Monday too. Actually… we celebrate them every day.

Why? Because women entrepreneurs are doing some pretty incredible things:

• Women own over 14 million businesses in the U.S.• Those businesses employ nearly 13 million people• And they generate more than $3 trillion in revenue every year

That’s not just impressive …that’s economic power. 💪🏽

Women aren’t just starting businesses… we’re building companies, creating jobs, supporting families, and strengthening communities.

So today’s assignment is simple:

👇 Tag your favorite women-owned business in the comments.

Let’s show them some love, send them some new customers, and remind them their work matters.

Because supporting women in business shouldn’t happen once a year.

It should happen every single day. 💜

Yes… this post is overdue.
No excuses.
Okay ONE excuse. I was waiting for pictures. 🫢
(Gen X. I forgot to take them.)

Back in December, WBEC West showed up in Tucson, and this one felt different.

2025 was weird. It was hard.
A lot of us were just trying to stay standing.
And somehow, together, we did.

Being with my WBEC West family is always a reminder of why this work matters. People who get the wins and the weight. The hustle. The hope. The long game.

I was beyond excited to be named a WBEC-West WBE Community Impact Champion Award recipient. This honor recognizes WBEs who lead, serve, and lift as they climb.

To receive it from this community, in this season, meant everything.

(Not saying humbled… you know me better than that.)

Proud to be WBEC West. Grateful for the sisterhood. Ready for what’s next. 💙

EntrepreneurLife LiftAsYouClimb

After realizing I was completely out of coffee at home I made a dash for my favorite local Vegas coffee! ☕️

I always like to, and try to support local, small and diverse businesses… ESPECIALLY right now. And hits all the things!

Oh and it’s DELICIOUS 🤤

I want to personally invite you to join me as I emcee the 2025 Holiday Marketplace on December 4th at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

There’s still time for small businesses to purchase a table and showcase your products, and if you’d like to attend, you can register right now at www.wrmsdc.org

We’ll have Holiday Bingo, our Golden Opportunities chocolate bars, the Ornament of Giving fundraiser, and so many incredible vendors you can shop with.

We’re also hosting a Happy Hour from 2 to 4 PM where you can meet WRMSDC President Donna Ruff!

Come out, support small businesses, and celebrate the holiday season with us. Visit wrmsdc.org to register or get your table today. Hope to see you there!



Thank you to the event sponsors:
Caesars Entertainment MGM Resorts International Diversified Protection Corporation True Colors Creative California Water Association Robert Half Eagle Promotions World Wide Technology S+B James Construction, SBM Hyphen8tion Studios Storyville RD Sabacon ICE Safety Solutions... and the silent supporters too!

Two days of brilliance, bold conversations, and so much heart. 💜
From AI + ethics to impact investing to friendship, belonging, and the future of innovation — every moment reminded me why I love being on stage connecting people through purpose and story.

Huge love to Brunson and the entire crew for creating a space that celebrates diversity, innovation, and humanity. 🌍💫

And thank you to EVERYONE who shared such kind words about my emceeing — you filled my heart! 🥹🎤

If you’re planning a conference or event and need an MC who brings energy, heart, and connection…
👋🏼 Hi, it’s me. Let’s make some magic.

🌟 Supplier Diversity Is NOT Dead — It’s Evolving! 🌟

Every headline lately seems to shout doom and gloom about supplier diversity and inclusion.

But here’s the truth — SUPPLIER DIVERSITY/INCLUSION IS NOT DEAD.
Yes, it’s changing. It might look different moving forward.
But change isn’t always a bad thing — it’s growth.

💪 Think of it like hitting the gym — the first few workouts might hurt (a lot), but that’s how we build strength, endurance, and resilience. The same goes for supplier inclusion — we’re flexing new muscles, getting stronger, and redefining what success looks like.

At Certify My Company, we’re seeing incredible innovation, stronger partnerships, and more intentional strategies emerging from this evolution. That’s something to celebrate. 🙌

As we (fingers crossed 🤞) get ready to launch our new website this week, I want to focus on the positives — and I’d love to hear from YOU:
💡 What’s been your “aha moment” about supplier diversity lately?
🌱 How do you see these changes making programs stronger?
🚀 How might this shift help entrepreneurs become even more successful?

Let’s start a conversation about the future (comment below or private message me) — because it’s bright, bold, and full of opportunity.

This , we’re celebrating an inspiring leader who’s transforming workplaces one company at a time—LeiLani Quiray, founder of 💼✨

Outsourcing HR is a game-changer for small and medium-sized businesses. It saves time, ensures compliance, and fosters a thriving company culture—because let’s be real, HR is more than paperwork; it’s about people. ❤️

That’s where Be The Change HR steps in. With a heart-led approach, LeiLani and her team provide expert HR solutions—recruiting, compliance, training, and more—so business owners can focus on what they do best. But what truly sets them apart? Their commitment to giving back—a portion of their revenue helps people in need, making a tangible difference in communities. 🌍

LeiLani’s journey to success is as inspiring as her work. A dedicated leader with over 20 years in HR, she built a company rooted in core values—kindness, empowerment, and service. Her impact extends beyond business, creating opportunities and advocating for workplace equity. 💪🏽✨

Looking for HR support that truly cares? Be The Change HR is the solution. Because when HR is done right, businesses—and people—thrive. 💙