By now, if you are a regular listener, you know that we really like MinneStar events. You know we like them for the tech and for the connections. Kaleena is one of those connections - but it was her co-workers who heard us at MinneDemo and said, “Kaleena, you have to find these women - you have a story to tell and they have a platform for you to tell it.” What intrigued us before we even met in person was that her LinkedIn profile tells you that work culture and employee experience are key success measures for her. Her experience as the only woman in her class of 30 taking C++ in high school is one of the threads that she has woven together as part of her career tapestry that encompasses stepping up and telling her boss that there was work to do regarding employee inclusion, learning how to let people feel heard and not beat up when uncomfortable conversations were happening, and when to be the voice for someone else when it is needed. And that all of this inclusion and equity work isn’t just for big companies, it’s for small companies, mid-size companies, and everyday life.