Culture Energized was born out of a passion for creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and energized. During a time when many were experiencing diversity fatigue, our founder, Mariam “Mo” Abdullah, saw a need for a different kind of experience—one that felt inviting, inspiring, and truly human. As a seasoned team-building trainer, Mo noticed a common barrier: people wanted to grow, but didn’t always know where to begin. Traditional DEI&B sessions often felt heavy, overly formal, or disconnected from real-life experiences. Mo knew that if we wanted people to show up authentically and engage in the work, we needed a new approach—one that felt approachable, energizing, and meaningful. That’s when we started to infuse the power of play into how we approach diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Because play does more than break the ice—it opens people up. It breaks down barriers. It invites reflection, sparks curiosity, and makes room for conversations that might not otherwise happen. Over the past six years, Culture Energized has developed a series of interactive, layered trainings that build on one another—supporting individuals and teams at every stage of their learning journey. These sessions are shaped by real-world experience and rooted in values like compassion, curiosity, and cultural humility. ​Through storytelling, movement, deep discussion, and hands-on games, we’ve reimagined what DEI&B can feel like. And we’re just getting started.