Preparing Women of Color for Their Seat at the Table!
The Memo is devoted to helping women of color to take control over their careers by providing access to important resources and real world advice on their career development.
Our Mission
To motivate and encourage women of color to achieve their personal and professional goals with balance, generosity, integrity, and resilience.
We have a variety of career resources, including our career boot camps.
Prepare for your seat at the table by clicking on the resource links ➝
Meet Our Founders!
Lauren Broussard
Lauren Broussard is the co-founder of The Memo and has over 10 years of experience helping businesses use data to make informed decisions and to execute effectively on their vision. She has led, managed, and mentored teams, and previously worked in higher education, market research, and consulting. She is passionate about increasing access and opportunities for women and girls. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, from Pepperdine University, as well as a certificate in Data Science.
Minda Harts
Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC and an award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table. Minda is a Professor at NYU Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. In 2020, Minda was named the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the workplace by LinkedIn. She is an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and has been featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Fast Company, The NY Times, and Time Magazine. Minda frequently speaks at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, and Bloomberg.
Women of Resilience Awards
The Women of Resilience Awards is an annual awards event honoring women of color in business. These women exemplify our pillars of balance, generosity, integrity, and resilience. For more information, or to be an event sponsor, follow the link below.
“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
— Shirley Chisholm
