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Meet Melanie Parish and Beverly Horton

  • Melanie Parish is an author, speaker, podcast host, founder of Experimental Leader Academy, and Master Certified Coach. An expert in problem-solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring, and brand development, Melanie has consulted and coached organizations ranging from a Fortune 50 company to IT start-ups. As the author of The Experimental Leader book, Melanie shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation. 
  • Beverly has a strong background in education and a deep commitment to delivering high quality content that changes perspectives. For many years, Beverly Horton has facilitated mind-expanding antiracism workshops, designed worship services, taught about worship arts, and facilitated music workshops. In each of these contexts, she has been invested in and jazzed by "flipping the script," reimagining and generally messing with traditional ways of doing things. Beverly sees "White People Work" as doing just that... flipping the script...challenging us to reshape our understanding of racism and its impact.

Meet Melanie Parish and Beverly Horton

  • Melanie Parish is an author, speaker, podcast host, founder of Experimental Leader Academy, and Master Certified Coach. An expert in problem-solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring, and brand development, Melanie has consulted and coached organizations ranging from a Fortune 50 company to IT start-ups. As the author of The Experimental Leader book, Melanie shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation. 
  • For many years, Beverly Horton has facilitated mind expanding antiracism workshops, designed worship services, and taught about worship arts, facilitated music workshops, and is a singer..always singing... In each of these contexts, she has been invested in and jazzed by "flipping the script," reimagining and generally messing with traditional ways of doing things.
  • Beverly has a strong background in education and in delivering high quality content that changes perspectives . 


White People Work is not just a course; it's a movement towards positive change. Dive deep into self-discovery, challenging conversations, and meaningful reflections. Our curriculum is designed to foster awareness of racism as it lives in the world, in you, and in all of us and to empower you to put that awareness into action.

White People Work is not just a course; it's a movement towards positive change. Dive deep into self-discovery, challenging conversations, and meaningful reflections. Our curriculum is designed to foster awareness of racism as it lives in the world, in you, and in all of us and to empower you to put that awareness into action.

Our CORE VALUES drive every aspect of 'White People Work.'

  • We live in a racist society, therefore we are racist. 
    Anger is a reasonable response for people who have experienced injustice.
  • This work is self discovery work and there is always more work to do. The work is to grapple with ideas.
  • Storytelling is how we do this work.
  • We strive for calling in, instead of calling out.
  • ​It is ok, even great to have fun, joy, and laughter while you do this work

Our CORE VALUES drive every aspect of 'White People Work.'

  • We live in a racist society, therefore we are racist. Anger is a reasonable response for people who have experienced injustice.
  • This work is self discovery work and there is always more work to do. The work is to grapple with ideas.
  • Storytelling is how we do this work.
  • We strive for calling in, instead of calling out.
  • ​It is ok, even great to have fun, joy, and laughter while you do this work

Our Clients Include Amazing Leaders from These Organizations

Our participants often describe our programs as a transformative experience that not only changes their perspectives but also empowers them to be agents of change in their own lives.

Our Clients Include Amazing Leaders from These Organizations

Our participants often describe our programs as a transformative experience that not only changes their perspectives but also empowers them to be agents of change in their own lives.

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