The Exchange loves the kids, so we read to them 🫶🏽✨♥️ “This morning, in honor of National Urban League Young Professionals Day of Service, some members of The Exchange visited Circle City Prep to read to their students.”

What does it mean to be bold, be resilient, & stand in the face of negativity while thriving? It means being yourself. ✨ Elated to share my story w/ BOLD Journey about my research with Fatness Fiction & DEI✨ Meet me via the link below! boldjourney.com/meet-ellise-sm…

As elections approach, I had the opportunity to provide statements to The Herald-Times. It’s important that we recognize the gaps and address them critically — while including the voices of those who experience harm. heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/loc…

Extra. Extra. Read all about it 📰✨

Today I graduated MINDFUL DEI Certificate Series’ first cohort. This moment means the world in a society that pushes against DEI. We covered 5 weeks of material in a day-long retreat & engaged in dialogue that shifted mindsets. We’ve got work to do and we are getting it done! ✨

The DoSAs 🌸 • 2024

We are MINDFUL ✨ • for the last few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to engage in training, coaching, and facilitation with the Orientation Team! These students give so much hope as future leaders, thought leaders, and individuals who want to make critical yet intentional change.

Indiana Daily Student (IDS) • IU Board of Trustees Alumni Candidates ✨ idsnews.com/article/2024/0…

DEI Homegirl ✨

Again, I want to thank everyone who supported me! Although we were not chosen this time, this is a testament to show 1,900+ individuals saw the value and purpose of DEI in a climate that chooses not to see the impact. Thank you so much, y’all! ♥️✨ Maybe we will try again? 🥳

The DEI Homegirl Podcast is coming soon in partnership with the Indianapolis Recorder! Your #DEIHomegirl is coming! 🥳✨

Hey guyssss. Some of you may not know but I’m a Loctician located in Indy, specializing in loc maintenance + education w/ 8 yrs experience. I’m taking new clients, you can see my work on IG/TikTok @locandlotus. And my booking link is in my bio 🥰

Summertime, Men In Black, and Wild Wild West play in my car weekly. Will Smith was in that studio cuttin up 🥳

My first option piece in the Indianapolis Recorder for the “DEI Homegirl” series was published this week. I am excited to continue this discussion around DEI even when the climate is pushing against it. ✨ indianapolisrecorder.com/we-are-here-fo…

The Indianapolis Recorder welcomes our newest columnist, Ellise A. Smith, otherwise known as the DEI Homegirl. Check out her first column here: indianapolisrecorder.com/we-are-here-fo… #news #indy #opinion #DEI And stay tuned for more!

Your DEI Homegirl ✨

This piece for the #DEIHomegirl column with the Indianapolis Recorder was a dedication to my grandfather. On June 3, 2024 I had the toughest thought become a reality. My grandpa was always a staple piece in my work. Your lessons live on. ✨❤ lnkd.in/gvsXBGWv

September is Plus Size Magic’s anniversary month and we are celebrating 8 years! 🥳✨ To celebrate, I will take the stage so come hear some dope spoken word! Come kick it with me and hear a few bars and snap a few fingers! #FatnessFiction #PlusSizeMagic #DEIHomegirl

As the election approaches, you have to get up, get out, and go voting. Although the presidential election is important, we have serious discussions that must take place in our communities. ✨ #DEIHomegirl