Wade Innovation

Who is struggling with their next steps now that Painted Tree has shut down?

To help get you back up and running (and so you don’t feel alone while doing it) I’m offering a FREE Strategy Session exclusively to you.

Book between now and the end of May and I’ll help guide you through over stocked inventory, new revenue streams, and lend an ear to your situation.

Comment PAINTED TREE and I’ll send you the link 🔗

This is who is to me… a woman who instinctively knows when a hug & encouragement is needed. I refuse to repost the midnight madman’s racist rant on my page. Instead I choose to do what she did for me on this day… I choose to center her and her personhood, her compassion and love for others, her beauty, and her grace. It is black history month & I encourage each of you to truly reflect on the REAL history of black people in this country and try to understand why so many people are continuing to say that our country is still not where it should be. The tone is set at the top! If he’s this openly racist in his social media posts, what do you think he’s peddling in his policies?!

Oh and we still aren’t letting the Epstein files go… you tried it though. Mark your calendars - I’m deposing Maxwell on Monday and Bondi is FINALLY pulling up to Judiciary. I’m focused.

Let’s disrupt the algorithm for the better and share gorgeous photos of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

These two did so much for our nation during their years of service.

President Obama’s popularity, success and vocal objections to the actions of ICE prompted our White Nationalist President to share a racist video of the two of them that definitely demonstrated that his hatred of all non white races, especially black people and Latinos, is the driving force behind his policies.

When we share our outrage via the news stories or worse still with the video, we are driving the video to the top of the algorithm.

Be an ally and flood the algorithm with powerful pictures that show what true dedication to family and to our nation looks like.

In just over a week, on Tuesday, February 10th, Oklahoma City will elect our Mayor for the next four years.

There's a lot going on in the world, so it's quite possible you haven't heard much about this vital election yet. But the lack of coverage doesn't reflect the level of importance. The Oklahoma City mayoral election matters to your daily life, probably more than any vote you'll cast this year.

Together, we have ushered in Oklahoma City's golden age. Our economy is strong. MAPS 4 is bringing 16 new quality-of-life projects to our city. Our bond issue is bringing nearly $3 billion in funding for our streets and core infrastructure. Our NBA Champs are secure beyond 2050 in a new arena, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are on their way. We have achieved things we never imagined possible, and we have done it together, as ONE OKC. Oklahoma City is the national model for effectiveness and unity.

I'm asking for your vote next Tuesday. And if you'd like a yard sign, drop by this week, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, to the OKC Professional Firefighters Association at 157 NW 6th Street.

Thank you for your support!

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You can feel that the energy in our state is shifting.

When people come together to talk about the real things they’re facing, it becomes less about politics and more about doing the job the right way. Oklahoma families are thinking about grocery bills, doctor visits, and whether their paycheck stretches far enough.

Merry Christmas from my beautiful brain to yours.

Remember when you’re faced with a challenge:

Stop.

Breathe.

You’ve got this.

RIP to the beautiful and legendary Diane Keaton ❤️

I’m just a talented in my field 54 year old white woman in Oklahoma City known as a company culture game changer.

So, why am I one talking anywhere about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s hit and miss optics? Why would I risk touching the third rail, especially on a week I’m needing to bring in multiple new sales?

1 - I think there is ALWAYS room for growth and reflection.

2 - I am listening to how their actions are connecting or not with those (often times fans) who are younger or people of color (and often times experts in PR).

3 - As much as they and some of their fans may want to see them as deserving of the same right to think and act as they please, they aren’t Travis and Taylor who live on the corner.

They each stepped into the arena (quite literally) with the desire to take it all the way to the top. And kudos to them they both have!

To be clear though. Not even Travis and Taylor on the corner have the right to act as they please. Especially not if it’s even occasionally derogatory towards others.

And to know what’s derogatory towards others we have to listen to those others. It’s hard for me to say that’s kind of ableist. It’s even harder when the response is don’t be so sensitive, or hey, we’re on your side that can’t be true.

4 - As a Company Culture Game Changer part of what I do is expand the capacity of an organization to listen to and build upon the genius of divergent perspectives. That is not happening, here. If you aren’t willing to go as wide in your thinking as you can, you don’t innovate or grow.

5 - I honestly believe they are better than their inconsistencies. I mean I don’t know them, but both of their public personas read as caring people who want to empower others. I love the love they very clearly have for each other and the respect they show each other, themselves individually, their families and the people who work for them and with them. And we know from their actions that they are BOTH big supporters of charitable organizations.

6 - I think anytime any of us practice my motto of Listen, Learn, Amplify with any groups of people with less privilege or accommodations than ourselves, we make the world a little kinder and more respectful. Can you imagine the impact they would have if they were amplifying equity and justice in all their financial endeavors? Or if the public was pressuring them do so? (Public pressure is why there are so many Carnegie libraries around the nation after all)

7 - They aren’t strapped for cash. They are in a position where they could choose to enlist and stop giving vibes reminiscient of last century, and more relevant to a broader more diverse audience. And the Coach in me will always look at resources available that can help the heart of who people are get communicated more effectively and impactfully.

This is nothing personal. Yes, Beyoncé is my Queen. Like her, though, I am not a hater. Taylor and Travis are each extremely talented. They’ll never see this, but it’s good to diverge our thinking a little and ponder it.