Muslim Americans are patriotic citizens too.
Zaynab Malik. Growing up in America in a post-9/11 world was difficult. I always felt like I had to say that I was an American...
Bringing my whole self to work
Amy Silvers. At past jobs, I’ve had to stifle aspects of my personality such as my quirkiness, the way I dress, my New York-iness, and...
Your Scars become your Powerful Testimony
Gloria Stafford. I was underappreciated during phases of my professional career. How dare I be black and a woman!! I have witnessed others being invited...
Growth is uncomfortable and hurts sometimes.
Jamie Walls. My belonging journey included some conversations that were very uncomfortable, but I forced myself to listen compassionately. By genuinely seeking to understand, I...
Resourceful, trusted, and well rounded friend
Sabrina Silvestri. A big part of who I am is my desire to help others…. I have always enjoyed being a resource for people to...
Acceptance, Human need, Primal, Comfort, Security,
Jessica Munson. I think that human connection, feeling like I belong, is fundamental to all human beings. I know loneliness is a killer, I have...
Everyone has value, look for it.
Caroline Hughes. So often, we close ourselves off to interactions with people who don’t readily appear to reflect ourselves. If we remain open and work...
Feeling safe around your people
Molly Brannan. I grew up in a household with a domestic abuser, and it is my goal as a parent to ensure my kids feel...
You will never regret being kind
Ned Slichenmyer. These are someone else’s words but they resonate with me. Being kind is a choice and a conscious decision.
Sense of fitting in the company
Ana Garcia. After transferring to the new branch, I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I felt nervous meeting my new team but Capital One has...
This form doesn’t have my box
Justin Castro. I’m multi-racial and growing up, there was never an option for more than one race. My mother is white, my biological father is...
Valued, Appreciated, Recognized, Motivation, Acknowledged, Grateful
Jackie Cooper. I feel like I belonged when I was recognized in an open setting amongst my peers across site. I was one of the...
