OUR STORY
Culture Energized was born out of a passion for creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and energized. Our founder saw a gap in traditional corporate training and knew there had to be a better way—one that blends fun, purpose, and meaningful connection.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where every leader, student, and community has the resources, support, and opportunities to reach their full potential. A world where workplaces, classrooms, and communities are not just spaces for work and learning, but places filled with joy, belonging, and purpose. Where playing on purpose is recognized as a strategic and essential tool to ignite creativity, strengthen collaboration, and build meaningful community.
OUR TEAM
Mariam "Mo" Abdullah
FOUNDER | CEO | TRAINER
Mariam (Mo) Abdullah is the visionary Founder of Culture Energized, a company dedicated to transforming workplaces, schools, and organizations into thriving, high-performing communities. As a seasoned trainer, facilitator, coach, and entrepreneur, Mo has spent over 15 years harnessing the power of play, meaningful conversation, and experiential learning to drive deep cultural shifts and team cohesion.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and an AmeriCorps alum, Mo has worked with more than 75 schools, nonprofits, and companies nationwide, training and coaching over 3,000 educators, executives, and young leaders. She has designed and led more than 70 interactive workshops, helping teams break down barriers, foster inclusivity, and build stronger connections.
Ebony Wilkinson
Learning Director | Trainer
Ebony (she/her) is a consultant, facilitator, and Director of Learning at Culture Energized. She is a New York City native with a passion for helping those around her. Outside of her work in the field of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, she is also active in the nonprofit sector and the field of philanthropy.
She enjoys giving back to her community by facilitating empowerment workshops for youth worldwide and volunteering at a variety of events. Ebony holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership from Fordham University in New York, New York and a Bachelor of the Arts in Individualized Studies with a focus on Women’s Health from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
OUR WHY
"A highlight from this session was the inclusive atmosphere Mo provided to our group - I know this work can be daunting and hard and Mo made it very engaging and welcoming. I loved how she made us realize from the very beginning that we all have unconscious biases and that that is why we are here to learn and grow with one another." Thank you, Mo
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