Public Speaker. Life Coach. Founder of Colorism Healing.
Dr. Sarah L. Webb is an international colorism expert helping businesses, schools, and organizations advance their DEI missions by providing education on colorism, texturism, featurism, and intersectionality.
In this presentation, audiences gain a global, cross-cultural, and intersectional understanding of the often over-looked issues of colorism, texturism, and featurism. Dr. Webb clearly explains the the role of anti-Blackness in these systems and their impact across cultures and across sectors of society. Attendees are empowered to recognize their own intersections and to see themselves as part of the solution to end these forms of discrimination.
Audiences gain a global, cross-cultural, and intersectional understanding of the lesser known issue of colorism. Dr. Webb clearly explains how colorism impacts workplace culture and business practices. By the end of this talk, attendees are introduced to a powerful framework for launching a cycle of change. Dr. Webb inspires every audience to see themselves as part of the solution.
Dr. Webb teaches her powerful I.R.I.S. framework to empower audiences to recognize their unique zones of influence. Individuals across the organization, from entry level to senior executives, will be equipped to spark meaningful and sustainable change from the inside out.
“Captivating talk- I left with the type of dissonance that leads to growth and positive change.”
-Jose Miguel Pulido Leon
“A powerhouse session at UNDP. The depth of Dr. Webb’s knowledge was captivating.”
-Tiffany Moore
“Dr. Sarah Webb is a riveting speaker and able to address DEI topics authentically and powerfully by taking her audience on a journey with her. I would highly recommend her to any organization who would like to address DEI topics.”
-Max Schupbach, Ph.D.
Dr. Sarah L Webb knocked it out of the ballpark for MYAVANA’s Virtual Hair Club Community! We were so elated to have her stop by our Virtual HairQuarters and share about Colorism Healing and the movement that she has courageously accepted. Dr. Webb has curated content for the masses and for individuals to help us understand how colorism impacts society today. This was such an informative and needed conversation.
–Jasmine Bailey, MYAVANA Community Manager
“Dr. Webb offers helpful frameworks that are grounded in research, and she uses the arts to humanize the conversation. I have rarely been in a professional training on such a difficult subject matter that felt so honest and transforming for everyone involved.”
-Anna West, Ph.D.
“Dr. Webb was phenomenal! While Colorism is a heavy topic, she delivered the message with such poise and thoroughness. Her knowledge on Colorism is amazing.”
-Linda Anderson, MBA
WGU Survey Feedback:
Such a wealth of information, experiences, and practical tips shared. I really appreciated the candor, relevancy and background shared by Dr. Webb.
It was very interesting from beginning to end and made me think about experiences from my own life that related to her presentation.
This was such an engaging session. I admit, I paused it a couple of times to really reflect, take notes, and consider what the speaker was saying.
Dr. Webb is an extraordinary speaker. Friendly, easy to listen too, engaging, knows how to captivate an audience.
Dr. Webb presented the information in a sincere and professional manner, reaching the hearts of attendees.
The speaker was incredible. I was touched by her opening personal story. I was saddened to understand the number of persons who use bleaching creams and chemical to alter their skin tone.
I think she was amazing you can really tell when someone speaks when they do truely care about the topic they are covering. She was so positive and uplifting and gave such good advice
So impressive, articulate, informed, non-judgmental, and a demonstrated desire to help us all know better and do better!
Dr. Webb is the personification of excellence! She is brilliant and extremely well-informed. The definition of a subject matter expert!
Dr. Sarah L. Webb launched the global initiative Colorism Healing in 2013 to raise awareness and foster individual and collective healing through creative and critical work.
Dr. Webb’s myriad efforts to address colorism include designing college courses, hosting an international writing contest, publishing books, teaching workshops, and mentoring students across the world from Sacramento, California to Sydney, Australia.
Because of her work and expertise on colorism, Dr. Webb has written and contributed to several academic and non-academic articles, presented at numerous conferences, and been featured on regional NPR stations, Fox Soul TV, the Illinois Times, Forbes.com, The Tavis Smiley Radio Show, MTV, and the TEDx stage.
One of Dr. Webb’s favorite pastimes is providing edutainment on social media, and her content creation landed her among the first 100 members accepted into LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator Program.
She has previously taught high school as well. In addition to teaching, Dr. Webb has managed online content for local news and TV stations, and done freelance writing and editing for blogs, small businesses, and local magazines.
Dr. Webb was recently an English Professor in the MidWest before jumping off the tenure track to blaze her own trail.
