Risha Grant

Motivated by her passion to correct societal “isms” like racism, sexism, classism, and plain old stupidism, it is Risha Grant’s personal mission to expose the subtleties and values of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion while shining a light on the impacts they create. From her race, gender, and lifestyle choices, to growing a small business and tackling economic, moral, and business issues, every area of her life intersects diversity.

Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting, communications, and speaking firm, Risha Grant is recognized internationally for her work. As an edgy, educational, and motivational speaker, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Grant uses honest, humorous, and vulnerable storytelling to motivate audiences. Her approach focuses on embracing Radical Acceptance while honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion without evoking feelings of judgment or assigning blame. Her audiences include major organizations such as Google, Levi Strauss, and Harvard University, and she has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Bloomberg Media among others.

Risha Grant has received numerous accolades for her influential work, including being named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women Leaders in HR by PeopleHum in 2021 and receiving the NBA OKC Thunder Changemaker Award. In her keynotes, Grant addresses unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, and other actions that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. She provides practical tools and insights in her presentations like "Radical Acceptance: Be Better than Your BS" and "Get Rid of the BS to Attract Diverse Markets," focusing on authenticity, confronting bias, and creating inclusive cultures. Attendees leave equipped with actionable principles for fostering respect, understanding, and inclusion both personally and professionally.