Alicia Richardson
Alicia Richardson, TEDx Speaker and DEI expert, empowers organizations to redefine their diversity strategies and foster inclusive workplaces.
Why you should book Alicia Richardson for your next event
- Alicia Richardson’s keynote delivers actionable strategies to revolutionize your diversity and inclusion efforts, creating a more equitable and innovative workplace.
- Book Alicia to access proven strategies for integrating diversity into your corporate strategy, leading to increased innovation and a stronger organizational culture.
- Alicia’s work with top brands like Salesforce and ASOS demonstrates her ability to create effective DEI strategies that lead to tangible business results and a more inclusive workplace.
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Creating a community of genuine connections
Unlock transformative change with Alicia Richardson is the Founder of Create Connect, an employer marketing agency inspired by the community she built in 2020 while working in recruitment and DEI. Initially starting as a WhatsApp group, the community has evolved into Black Create Connect, now reaching circa 30K across social media, and newsletter channels and partnering with numerous employers supporting them with connecting and hiring black talent.
With 8+ years of experience, Alicia has developed diverse hiring strategies for companies in the Creative, Tech, and Marketing sectors, including Depop, TikTok, Google, Fold7, and Ravensbourne University.Alicia is deeply committed to empowering underrepresented talent.
Through her community initiatives, she has educated and inspired individuals on career development strategies using content, events, and networking. Her *=Black Create Connect* podcast has featured over 100 Black leaders and professionals, and she has developed a groundbreaking approach for companies to attract and recruit talent through content creators, podcasts, communities, and multicultural events.
Alicia's journey is one of resilience and breaking barriers. In her TEDx Talk, she shares how she identifies her own values and offers specific advice for women of colour. Known as a role model in the Black professional community, she remains authentic in all aspects of her life, challenging the status quo and advocating for inclusivity and equity in the workplace. Her work has opened doors for individuals to navigate the corporate world authentically.
In 2024, Alicia transitioned *Create Connect* to a full-time venture after completing the Barclays 2023 Accelerator program with Foundervine. She now candidly documents her entrepreneurial journey, sharing the growth and challenges along the way.
Through her network, Alicia has impacted and connected 3,000+ multicultural creatives and tech professionals , creating a community where people can forge genuine connections and thrive together. Her work continues to inspire and lead the charge in empowering Black talent in industries where representation matters.
Book Alicia Richardson to spark meaningful change and empower your workforce.
Keynotes
Keynote by Alicia Richardson:
Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
Uncover the latest trends and actionable strategies to attract and retain top talent in today's competitive market. Alicia delves into leveraging content marketing, community engagement, and powerful DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and EVP (Employee Value Proposition) strategies.
Keynote by Alicia Richardson:
Building Inclusive & International Organisations
Learn how to cultivate a workplace built on trust and excellence, empowered by brilliant content strategies. Alicia shares insights on thriving with remote and hybrid work models while effectively addressing flexible talent needs.
Keynote by Alicia Richardson:
Data-Driven Recruitment for Impact
You have the data – now what? Alicia demonstrates how to transform your recruitment strategy, enhance employer branding, and boost retention for all by streamlining hiring, improving candidate matching, and optimising inclusive workforce planning through smart data utilisation.
Keynote by Alicia Richardson:
Hiring & Attracting Exceptional International Talent
Discover how to attract and secure top-tier global professionals using cutting-edge content and community-driven marketing strategies.
Masking; harming a black woman's career | Alicia Richardson | TEDxShoreditch Women
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