Speaking Engagements
Why Choose RalindaSpeaks?
RalindaSpeaks offers an authentic, relatable approach to identity and culture work, ensuring that every workshop or consulting session is rooted in lived experience, research, and passion. Through interactive workshops, personalized consulting, and dynamic events, Ralinda equips individuals, teams, and communities to confront systemic inequities and cultivate inclusive, empowered spaces. Each engagement is tailored to meet your unique goals—whether you're an educator, leader, parent, or changemaker.
**Ralinda books 3-6 months ahead. Inquire early to reserve your event.
Offerings
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Tailored, one-on-one consultations for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of identity or navigate specific challenges. This setting provides an opportunity for focused, personalized guidance.
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Interactive workshops designed for students of all ages. These sessions address critical topics like identity, race, privilege, and empathy, helping students navigate complex social dynamics with a deeper understanding of community principles.
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Strengthen the community efforts of your organization’s leadership. This consulting service is designed to help leaders understand their role in driving inclusive change, from strategic planning to managing team dynamics and advancing organizational goals.
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Empower your faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to create an inclusive environment. Topics can range from understanding unconscious bias to implementing inclusive pedagogy and developing equitable practices within the institution.
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Focused on empowering parents and guardians to engage in cultural conversations at home and within their communities. Workshops address topics like cultural competency, supporting children in navigating diverse environments, and raising empathetic, inclusive children.
Professional & Community Development
Workshops designed to support educators rooted in empathy, identity, cultural understanding, and community.
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A reflective session examining the difference between celebrating culture and misusing it. Participants learn how to honor traditions with respect, curiosity, and care.
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This workshop offers tools for building strong, empathetic relationships between educators and families. Participants learn how to create environments where all voices feel valued and where conversations—especially difficult ones—can happen with care and openness.
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This program begins with a presentation on the historical context of private schools, followed by meaningful dialogue to explore the history and legacy of private schools, examining their roots, enduring legacies, and the challenges and opportunities they present for fostering inclusivity and belonging.
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This session explores the pressures many individuals face to shift or hide aspects of their identity. Participants deepen understanding of these dynamics and learn ways to support authentic self-expression for themselves and others.
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An introduction to teaching approaches that honor students’ identities, lived experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Participants learn strategies that strengthen engagement, connection, and inclusive classroom culture.
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As a new generation comes of age, this workshop explores how Gen Z experiences diversity, equity, and inclusion differently. Understanding their perspectives will equip educators and leaders to better support this generation in their pursuit of justice, belonging, and equality.
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This workshop dives into the development of identity in young people, with a special focus on the intersections of race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Participants will explore strategies to help students navigate their own identities while fostering respect for others.
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A workshop for adults or student leaders focused on building communities rooted in empathy, responsibility, and collective well-being. Participants learn leadership practices that nurture trust and belonging.
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Learn why affinity groups are essential for creating inclusive school environments. This workshop provides insight into how affinity groups—such as those for students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and other marginalized groups—can foster a sense of belonging and enhance student success.
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A guided workshop that offers strategies for approaching challenging topics with empathy, clarity, and compassion. Participants learn communication tools that center understanding and emotional safety.
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A practical workshop designed to help educators, caregivers, and parents have productive, age-appropriate conversations about race with children. By addressing race early, we can lay the foundation for empathy and understanding.
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Through practical tools and open discussion, participants will learn how to navigate challenging topics and create a foundation of connection to foster empathy, understanding, and meaningful conversations with their children in today’s divided world
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An essential workshop that breaks down the concepts of race, racism, and the systemic structures that perpetuate inequality. This workshop is perfect for school staff, community groups, or anyone wanting to better understand and address racial injustice.
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This session provides an in-depth analysis of biases in work-culture, leadership, and other organizational policies, offering actionable strategies to attract and retain faculty. Topics include recruitment best practices, bias training, and how to create a more inclusive leadership team and work environment.
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A practical workshop offering tools to recognize, address, and repair harm when problematic language or actions occur. Participants learn supportive responses that restore connection and strengthen community.
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A reflective session exploring the experiences of Black and Brown students and families within independent school environments. Participants learn practices that foster trust, belonging, and meaningful connection between home and school.