Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins on People-First Culture, Sacrifice, and Saying ‘No More’

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Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins on People-First Culture, Sacrifice, and Saying ‘No More’

💭 Episode Description:

This one? It’s deep. Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins brings it all, her fierce intellect, lived wisdom, and unshakable heart to this Uncaged conversation. Amma to four, DEI consultant, and researcher, she opens up about what it really means to lead a people-first life. We talk motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the emotional toll of doing justice work in a world that too often resists the mirror.

Ashley’s work isn’t just about equity it’s about love. It’s about saying the names of those who’ve been erased, claiming space as a Black mother-scholar, and teaching the rest of us what it means to honor people before policies. Her words stay with you.

✨ Connect with Dr. Ashley:

🔗 Instagram: @Dr.AshleyGaddyRobbins

🌐 Website: Ashley Gaddy Enterprises

📬 Reach Out: Use the "Let’s Talk" button on her site to connect directly

📝 Projects Mentioned:

Research Publication: "Geraldine's Journey" essay in Spoken Black Girl Magazine's Motherhood Issue (Spring 2024)

Upcoming Projects: Documentary and stage play based on her research (currently seeking funding and production support)

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Say people’s names. Out loud. In rooms where they aren't present. It matters.
• Boundaries are sacred, especially when you’re balancing motherhood and your calling.
• If you hold privilege, this work is yours, too.
• DEI is not a trend! It's real, relentless, emotional labor. And it needs to be honored as such.

🤝 How You Can Support Dr. Ashley's Work:

• Book her as a speaker or consultant for your next event
• Contribute funding to her documentary and stage play projects
• Offer pro bono services (grant writing, production, etc.)
• “Say her name in spaces she's not in” [recommend her work to others]

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