Have you ever found yourself in a meeting where everyone was nodding along to words like “equity” or “intersectionality”, but no one quite knew what came next… Last week, we hosted a powerful WORTHshop with community leader Mariat Jibril, whose work inspires women to lead with clarity, care, and impact.  Together, we unpacked what intersectionality means, why it matters and how we can move from buzzwords to real change. Read on for key reflections, frameworks, and insights!

Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality are some of the most vibrant, people-powered sectors out there. However, inclusion is still a challenge, as the “sticky floor” keeps those with intersecting identities in lower-level positions, with limited access to growth or leadership. So let’s stop asking where the talent is. Let’s start asking: What’s getting in the way?

In Vancouver, drag is transforming hospitality—driving tourism, building community pride, and creating inclusive experiences. This hospitality is about building spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and seen, and programs like Rainbow Registered exist to support organizations in creating these environments for both guests and teams.