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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop Series

Building Awareness. Inspiring Action. Creating Lasting Change.

National keynote speaker and resilience advocate Ricky Kidd delivers a transformative three-part DEI series designed to spark dialogue, build awareness, and equip organizations with practical tools to foster genuine inclusion.
Each workshop blends history, self-reflection, and action-based learning that turns DEI from policy into lived culture — helping teams move beyond compliance to connection.

Why Organizations Choose This Series

Workshops

WORKSHOP 1

The Evolution of DEI

Focus: Understanding the foundations of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

  • Why DEI matters more than ever in today’s workplace
  • Exploring the harm caused by the absence of DEI
  • DEI as a policy vs DEI as a culture — real-world examples
  • Participant reflections and shared experiences

WORKSHOP 2

Understanding Bias

Focus: Recognizing and addressing bias to strengthen collaboration.

  • The Root: where bias begins
  • The Fruit: how bias shows up in daily interactions
  • The Combat: strategies to reduce bias through awareness and action
  • Exploring how bias, racism, and classism intersect
  • Group role-play and team exercises to apply learning
  • Countering Intersectionality: creating guidelines that promote equity

WORKSHOP 3

Commonality in Our Differences

Focus: Fostering empathy and belonging through connection.

  • Ricky Kidd’s signature keynote on the power of DEI
  • How to create safe spaces that invite open participation
  • Guided dialogue and Q&A to reinforce accountability and shared growth

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Ricky Kidd Speaking & Training Packages

Ricky Kidd delivers transformative keynotes and corporate training programs that inspire resilience, develop leaders, and build stronger teams. Below are standard investment packages designed for organizations seeking measurable impact and cultural change.

Keynote Address

A powerful keynote designed to inspire and energize audiences with Ricky Kidd’s remarkable story and practical lessons on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.

Investment

$15,000

45–60 minutes

Half-Day Training Workshop

An interactive training session that combines practical strategies, group exercises, and facilitated discussion. Designed to strengthen communication, leadership, resilience, and teamwork.

Investment

$20,000–$25,000

3–4 hours

Full-Day Training Workshop

A deep-dive training program that equips leaders and teams with actionable frameworks, personalized strategies, and hands-on practice to transform organizational culture and performance.

Investment

$30,000–$35,000

6–7 hours

Keynote + Training Bundle

Book a keynote alongside a half-day or full-day workshop to maximize impact and create a blended experience of inspiration and skill-building for your organization.

Investment

Starting at

$35,000

Additional Notes
  • All packages can be tailored to fit organizational needs.
  • Travel expenses may apply for events outside Kansas City.
  • Discounts may be available for multi-event or annual partnerships.

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After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.

After 23 years wrongly imprisoned, Ricky Kidd is free -- and using his voice

The exoneration of Ricky Kidd, a wrongly convicted man in Missouri who spent more than two decades in prison, highlights major problems with U.S. criminal justice. As covered in our Broken Justice podcast, Kidd was freed largely due to pro bono legal efforts. Kidd and attorney Sean O’Brien join Amna Nawaz to discuss the overburdened public defender system and how Kidd is turning anger to action.