Natalie Mack

The Unlocking Awareness workshop with Steffon Isaac of CLU Studios created an honest, engaging and thought-provoking space for our department. Steffon deftly steered us through difficult topics with compassion and wisdom. Our teams felt like it was a safe space to open up and explore unconscious biases through examining how assumptions influence us daily with peers, assisting customers and in our work culture. We came away with strategies and tools to continue building self-awareness, listening with empathy, and making room for others. The session flew by, and the majority of the department found great value in the time together and left many staff asking for future sessions. The takeaways from this one session will continue to benefit our interactions with each other and those we serve.

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Tara Nesbitt

The Unlocking Awareness workshop led by CLU Studios created space for honest, human conversation with the people I work with day in and day out. As a Black person, I’ve often had to carry a lot silently in workplace settings—but this session made room for vulnerability, reflection, and connection without putting the burden of education on me. It helped surface unconscious patterns and assumptions in a way that felt constructive, not performative. Steffon's tone was real—not blaming, but deeply eye-opening. I walked away with practical ways to lead with empathy, to listen more intentionally, and to create space for others, too. The experience has stayed with me—it shows up in how I show up.

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Bree Hann

Steffon guided our team through thoughtful introspection with compassion, wisdom, and humor. I came away with a deep appreciation for the nuances and complexities of communication, and with new, effective tools to improve my own style and approach.

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Susan Hill

The Unlocking Awareness Workshop was an engaging, interactive experience that helped us recognize and challenge the unconscious biases we all carry. Together, we explored how our assumptions shape interactions, decisions, and culture—and learned practical ways to foster a more inclusive workplace. It was about deepening empathy, building trust, and showing up better—for each other and for our customers. The time flew by, but the investment in time and energy continues to show up in our everyday actions.

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