Lachi

As a firebrand entertainer, Lachi tours the country spreading an engaging message on inclusion, identity, and culture–from the corporate to the collegiate to the creative workspace–through her high-energy keynote piano/vocal performances. These performances incorporate powerful and comedic narratives as well as musical storytelling, encouraging full audience participation. Those in attendance walk away empowered to act and think more inclusively in the workplace and their personal lives—along with catching an entertaining show and having a great time.

Lachi encourages participants to reshape their views on deeply established systemic inequalities in a world marked by rapid social change and heightened awareness. With a keen understanding of the current socio-political landscape, Lachi navigates through the nuances of building and fostering a more inclusive environment in your workplace, organization, or brand that not only acknowledges but celebrates our differences for the assets they are.

As a woman of color with a disability, Lachi tailors this session with personal anecdotes to benefit her audience’s needs. Delving into practical strategies, actionable insights, and real-world case studies, she illuminates the myriad ways organizations and brands can center diversity and inclusion as integral components for a productive, innovative, and collective-goal-driven work ethos, and explores strategies that transcend physical and cognitive differences to ensure every member of an organization feels valued and empowered. Attendees gain valuable perspectives that will challenge, empower, and inspire proactive change, and leave with actionable insights to transform their culture and contribute to a more successful and compassionate future.

A well-known expert on disability culture and identity, Lachi presents the rich tapestry of experiences and contributions unique to individuals with disabilities, neurodivergence, and other chronic or mental health conditions. She sheds light on the importance of recognizing and embracing the diversity within the disability community, challenging preconceptions, and fostering a more inclusive understanding of what it means to thrive in both personal and professional spheres.

Lachi shares personal anecdotes and narratives from the disability community, historical figures, cultural icons, and her own experiences, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced and triumphs achieved. Attendees will gain an appreciation for the resilience and strength that defines disability and a deeper understanding of themselves and their own personal disability or neurodivergent journeys, resulting in an enlightening and transformative experience fostering self-growth, empathy, and uninhibited creative thinking.