Services
At Porch & Okra Consulting, we provide a range of services designed to address the unique challenges that organizations face in building inclusive and equitable cultures.
Our approach is collaborative, focusing on understanding the needs of your team and helping you operationalize DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) principles across your organization.
We help leaders navigate complex organizational challenges, guiding them to foster an inclusive environment that supports growth and innovation. Through one-on-one coaching and strategic advising, we work with you to create a vision for diversity, belonging, and equity that’s both actionable and sustainable.
Leadership Consulting
We evaluate the culture of your workplace, identifying blind spots and areas for improvement. Our assessments provide you with an objective analysis of practices and help develop best strategies for creating an inclusive environment.
Organizational Culture Assessments
Our training sessions and workshops are tailored to your organization’s needs, helping your team understand and operationalize DEIB foundations. Whether it's foundational education or deep dives into relevant topics, we provide the tools to build a more inclusive work culture.
DEIB Training & Development
Customized Professional Development
We design and facilitate customized professional development programs that support team growth, enhance leadership skills, and promote inclusive practices. Our programs are developed to align with your organizational goals, ensuring practical, long-term solutions.
“Our work with Lauren has been instrumental in leading the equity work and evolution of Bacchanal Wine and The Elysian Bar. As a team, we have taken a deep introspective dive into our mission and values. Through our work with Lauren we have developed a deeper commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. This program has helped us to infuse our equity goals into our current work with actionable steps in our policies, procedures, and daily operations.”
“Collaborating with Lauren Darnell from Porch and Okra has been an invaluable opportunity for our leadership team to deepen our understanding of inclusivity and belonging. Lauren’s expertise and engaging approach foster a safe environment for open and meaningful discussions. This has allowed us to assess our current position as an organization and with the intention to effectively develop and implement our strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as we evolve and grow.”