Michelle Grocholsky is a global equity strategist and the founder of Empowered EDI, a consulting firm redefining how organizations approach equity, diversity, and inclusion. With two decades of experience and international accolades—including Canada’s Top 100, and a distinction for progressing gender equality across Canadian corporations—Michelle is known for moving EDI beyond performative talk and into systemic transformation.

Her work focuses on changing the way people make decisions. From advising Fortune 500 firms and not-for-profits to leading global strategy at BlackBerry and BMO, she has helped shape cultures where equity is not an afterthought, but a foundational operating principle.

Michelle’s philosophy, “lift as you rise,” is more than a tagline—it’s a leadership lens that informs how she coaches, consults, and shows up in the world.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

✅ How to embed equity into decision-making systems—not just in values, but in practice

✅ Why metrics matter (and which ones drive change)

✅ What it takes to build workplaces where everyone can thrive, not just survive.