Ashley T Brundage - Empowering Differences

2020, Ashley T Brundage, English,

Full title: "Empowering Differences: Leveraging Your Differences to Impact Change" by Ashley T Brundage.

"Empowering Differences is the intentional action of using power and authority for yourself or others while positioning ways in which you are not the same as the people around you. Using your differences, what makes you unique, to empower yourself and others to move your career forward. Follow author, Ashley T Brundage, as she puts Empowering Differences into action. She has been on her own journey of self exploration and was forced to find out how she fits into this world. She started her careers as a means of survival and has quickly risen through each position.

She celebrated her authenticity, empowered herself, and others, to create a stronger community. Incorporating the 10 key empowering actions covered within this book, Ashley advanced her career from a part time bank teller to a vice president of the national diversity and inclusion team at a major financial services corporation in less than 5 years. Everyone’s journey will look different, but these methods can produce similar results and the takeaways of the book can be applied to anyone. Take the first step to accelerate your career by empowering your differences."

Ashley T Brundage is the Founder and President of Empowering Differences. Her journey is one of resilience and empowerment. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she faced harassment, discrimination, and homelessness. Despite these challenges, Ashley emerged as a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion. Notably, Ashley is a transgender woman who overcame not only the obstacles related to her gender identity but also the missed opportunity to attend college due to her transition. Her journey encompasses themes of gender, education, ability, and religion.

Starting as a part-time teller, Ashley’s determination propelled her to become the National Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion within just five years. She encapsulated her four-step process of using empowerment to drive change in her book and online leadership course, both titled “Empowering Differences”. Ashley attributes her success to the support of those closest to her, including her two teenage sons, Bryce and Blake. Since beginning her transition in 2008, she has tirelessly worked to promote awareness and acceptance of gender identity and expression.

Her efforts include volunteering in the community and conducting education sessions for corporations. She serves on the Corporate Advisory Council for the NGLCC-National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Ashley chaired the successful bid to host the NGLCC convention in 2019. Visit Tampa Bay named her their Tourism Champion for 2017. She serves on the board of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. In 2019, she was voted onto the National Board of Directors for GLAAD, an organization that accelerates acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community through media advocacy.

Ashley is a sought-after speaker, addressing topics such as her transition, workplace equality, leadership, change management, and empowerment. She has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including InStyle Magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more. Ashley’s impact extends beyond accolades and awards. Her commitment to creating a more inclusive world continues to inspire change and empower others.

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