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Leslie Short

Frances West, Speaker

Founder-The Cavu Group: Corporate Operations Strategist focusing on Culture, Brand DEI, and Accessibility Strategies | Author: Expand Beyond Your Current Culture

Leslie Short is the owner of The Cavu Group and the author of Expand Beyond Your Current Culture. A seasoned brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor with four decades of experience, she founded The Cavu Group to address critical challenges in building and guiding organizations toward sustainable cultural growth.

Leslie is uniquely skilled at fostering environments that promote continuous evolution and innovation. Her approach highlights the importance of listening to and understanding people, who she recognizes as the greatest assets of any organization. She is deeply committed to creating and maintaining cultures that are diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive. Leveraging her expertise, Leslie develops inclusive workplace strategies and facilitates transformative discussions that challenge the status quo. Her work delves into the vital intersections of diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and social impact, equipping businesses with actionable insights to thrive in today’s dynamic and complex business landscape.

Leslie Short has an accomplished background spanning business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the arts. Her journey began as a classical ballet dancer, which took her to Europe, where she lived for over a decade. Following her dance career, Leslie launched an entertainment business in Japan, which was recognized as the best business in the country in 1994.

She went on to hold influential roles, including President of Marketing, Advertising, & Public Relations at FUBU The Collection and Corporate Operating Strategist at renowned companies domestically and internationally. In addition, Leslie launched K.I.M. Media LLC (Keep It Moving) and founded Ascend Bereavement Management, showcasing her versatility and innovative mindset.

A sought-after speaker, Leslie has addressed audiences at prestigious events hosted by Fortune 500 Companies, Universities, the United Nations, and the European Union, sharing her expertise and insights with a global audience.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

• Building Business, Brands and Culture through a diverse, equitable and Inclusive Lens.
• Entrepreneurship.
• Belonging.
• Do You Know Your Why?
• Social Justice.
• Women In Business.
• Leadership

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