What happens when a trained playwright enters the corporate world? Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations and former VP of DEI and Talent Acquisition, reveals how theatrical storytelling techniques can revolutionize workplace content, build authentic community, and challenge power dynamics from within the system.

In this episode, Tara shares her unique framework for finding story-worthy moments in everyday workplace situations, the difference between content that gets engagement versus content that creates genuine connection, and how to balance truth-telling with strategic relationship building. Whether you're an HR professional, content creator, or workplace leader, you'll walk away with actionable strategies for using storytelling to drive meaningful change and build authentic communities around your content.

What you’ll learn:

• How to develop a "storyteller's eye" for workplace content opportunities
• The framework for turning ordinary moments into community-building narratives
• Strategies for truth-telling without burning bridges
• Why targeting "the person with the least power" creates better content for everyone
• The difference between viral content and impactful content

Tara Turk-Haynes is a strategic leader and Founder of Equity Activations who specializes in embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into daily business operations. As a first-generation college graduate and corporate worker, she crafts measurable, equity-driven strategies within talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational culture, helping companies build sustainable, high-impact equity strategies that drive engagement, retention, and business success.

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