Happy May everyone! This month marks the beginning of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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From our digital inclusion strategist, Mikayla Chu:
โAs a half-Chinese, half Puerto Rican woman, celebrating AAPI month allows me to connect more with my culture while recognizing those from my community that have had empowering impacts on the US society.โ
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Head over to the Facebook & Instagram stories to view some posts surrounding this month and opportunities for empowerment. How will you work to empower this community this month, as well as year-round?
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Keep reading to find out more about the exciting Empowering Differences events occurring this month!
EMPOWERMENT DELEGATES NEEDED!
Are you an influencer or budget-holding executive interested in attending the 2023 Voyage of Empowerment? Submit an application today to become an empowerment delegate.
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This will allow you to attend the Voyage of Empowerment as a special guest, be apart of a conference session, be featured on our marketing, and much more! There are only a few spots left, so act quickly!
AUTHOR MEET & GREET
Join Ashley as her empowerment journey takes her to Austin, Texas, where she will be hosting an Author Meet & Greet. If you’re in the area, take the opportunity to meet Ashley & network with her and others at the event!
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KENTUCKY TRAVEL ASSOCIATION SPRING FORUM
From May 17-18, the Kentucky Travel Association will be hosting the 2023 Spring Travel Forum. Join Ashley & others at this conference to connect with various industry suppliers and leaders!
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ASHLEY’S ACTION – INCLUSION

Inclusion: Connecting to the power of representation and belonging.
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Inclusion, the 4th Empowering Action, emphasizes the sense of belonging one should have in any given space, no matter their difference. One way to increase a sense of inclusion for others is through the idea pictured.
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Learn more about Inclusion and the 9 other Empowering Actions by registering for the Empowering Differences Online Course today.