Completed Projects
The Difficult-Discussions Podcast
The Difficult Discussions podcast series is a resource that is created by Difficult-Discussions Inc. a social welfare organization that focuses on creating equitable and inclusive communities. The series will serve as a resource to spread ideas and help educate people on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are currently in the first season of the podcast. The podcast can be found on 10 major podcast streaming platforms. Listen on:
Or listen on the Difficult-Discussions website- https://difficult-discussions.com/podcast
Free Webinar on Intersectionality
The first webinar of the Difficult-Discussions Inc. Free Webinar Series took place on March 8, 2023. Zantasia Johnson the Difficult-Discussions Inc. Operations Director hosted a discussion on Intersectionality. Make sure you follow us on social media and join our newsletter list to find out when the next webinar will take place!
Some post-event survey statistics:
100% of respondents said they would recommend the webinar to a friend/colleague.
100% of the respondents said that they would rate the webinar as ‘Very Good’.
100% of the respondents found the presenter ‘Very Knowledgeable’ about the topic.
100% of the respondents found the webinar ‘Extremely Interactive’.
To view upcoming free webinars visit- https://difficult-discussions.com/webinars
Workshop for 2023 Portage County Leadership Program
On Thursday, January 19, 2023, we hosted a workshop titled "Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Leader" for the Portage County Leadership Program organized by the Portage County Business Council, Inc. Here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
“The open dialogue and approach were refreshing.”
“The policy lesson and practice exercise format was really beneficial.”
"Speaker was very nice and knowledgeable about the topic. Showed passion and asked questions."
"Tons of hands-on tools that we could bring back to our respective organizations."
Workshop for 2022 Midstate Independent Living Choices Inc. Staff
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, we hosted a workshop titled "Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity" for the Midstate Independent Living Choices Inc staff. Here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the workshop was organized and that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
“I liked that it looked at all facets of equity, inclusion, and design and focused on more marginalized groups besides just race, or just LGBTQ, or just disability. It felt all-encompassing.”
“There was a lot of clarification about issues where I did not have the complete picture and this workshop filled in some blanks.”
#DEI2ME
On June 18, 2022, the Difficult-Discussions Inc. team asked attendees of the Stevens Point, Wisconsin Juneteenth Celebration to share why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mattered to them. Our goal was to get more people to think about DEI. This video captures a spectrum of reasons why we should embrace DEI in our communities. If you want to tell us why DEI matters to you, post a picture with your reasons on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn with the #DEI2ME.
Second Workshop for 2021 Portage County Business Council, Inc. Staff
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, we hosted a workshop titled "Allyship, Accompliceship, and Action in Social Justice" for the staff members of Portage County Business Council, Inc. Here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the workshop was interactive, organized and that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
"I liked how there were interactives that went along with the information to help us better understand the content."
"Very informative."
"Made difficult concepts easy to understand."
Workshop for 2021 Portage County Highschool Leadership Program
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, we hosted a workshop titled "Allyship, Accompliceship and Action in Social Justice" for the student cohort that was a part of the Portage County Highschool Leadership Program organized by the Portage County Business Council, Inc.
Quote from client:
“I've enjoyed having the opportunity to learn from Christopher Benny and his team, as an attendee at his workshops and a group facilitator. Christopher's presentation style is relaxed and he is committed to helping participants understand the complex topics on which he presents. I appreciate that Difficult-Discussions workshops include practical activities and worksheets which participants can refer back to following the presentation."
Workshop for 2021 University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point National Wellness Institute Student Chapter Spring Conference- 'Invest In Your Future'
On Friday, April 16, 2021, we hosted a workshop titled "Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity" for the attendees of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point National Wellness Institute Student Chapter Spring Conference. Here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the workshop was interactive, organized and that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
"Incredible insight. I am a woman working as a carpenter, so I have personally experienced a lack of equality, equity, and inclusion in my workplace. I see other minorities get treated as poorly as I am, and this provided great insight to share with others."
Workshop for Portage County Business Council, Inc. Staff
On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, we hosted a workshop titled “Understanding Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity” for the staff members of Portage County Business Council, Inc. Here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the workshop was interactive, organized and that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
“Facilitator did a great job handling challenging topics.”
“The handout with definitions was very helpful. Also liked the videos.”
“It was very informative and I appreciated the handout we received ahead of time with definitions for everything. I thought the first activity and all of the videos were extremely helpful.”
Workshop for 2021 Marathon County Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Day Series of Events
On Monday, January 18, 2021, we hosted a workshop titled “Mental Health Stigma Associated with Culture” for the Marathon County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day series of events. The workshop was attended by over 200 participants and here are some statistics from our post-event survey responses:
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that the workshop was interactive, organized and that the presenter was knowledgeable about the topic.
100% of the post-event survey respondents said that they would recommend the workshop to their colleagues.
Quotes from the post-event survey respondents:
“The topic was very interesting and important to discuss, and I could tell the presenter was knowledgeable and passionate.”
“I liked the content and importance of this issue in today's society.”
“The information was well organized.”
“This segment was very informative on the preconceived notions we have about individuals who suffer from mental health issues. It was extremely insightful to see how different cultures perceive mental health.”
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Pride Crosswalk Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding
We created the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (UWSP) Pride Crosswalk maintenance memorandum of understanding. We also coordinated the approval and signing of the document by the Stevens Point, WI Mayor Mike Wiza, the UWSP Student Government Association President Morgan Jeidy, and the UWSP Student Government Association Vice-President Rayvn Knipple. This document which was signed into effect on 5/6/2020 ensures the upkeep and maintenance of the crosswalk which was painted on October 14, 2019.
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