About MAKERS

WHO WE ARE

MAKERS is a media and community-focused brand that exists to accelerate equity in the workplace. With live events, Emmy-nominated documentaries and award-winning digital content, MAKERS has been uniting change agents in every industry around the issues that matter most, one story at a time.

From the women you’ve heard of to those you haven’t but should, to the allies who are actively supporting the fight for equality, some current MAKERS include media mogul Oprah Winfrey; feminist and writer Gloria Steinem; writer and producer Shonda Rhimes; the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon Kathrine Switzer; singer and activist John Legend; activist Tarana Burke. Watch these and many more MAKERS videos here!

Now more than ever, we believe nothing is more essential than equity, diversity and inclusion. We are using our platforms to create access to important stories from diverse voices — incredible people who create change and inspire us to collective action.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

The power of telling stories of unsung heroes and people who have a positive influence on their communities.

WHAT WE MAKE

Safe spaces for change agents to have an impact and a platform to share their stories.

WHAT WE DO

We live at the intersection of forging purposeful partnerships, creating safe spaces for life-changing experiences, and setting the stage for inspirational stories to honor the leadership journey and support talent pipelines.

MAKERS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

MAKERS is dedicated to creating space for our community to listen, learn, and make change happen. In our monthly newsletter, we share content and resources to inspire us all into action, highlighting bold leadership and telling unique, powerful stories. Learn more about MAKERS and how we're accelerating equity through partnership and storytelling. Our community newsletter drops on the last Saturday of each month! Sign up here.

THE MAKERS CONFERENCE

Every year, MAKERS gathers hundreds of leaders and executives for The MAKERS Conference, a three-day event that sets the agenda for advancing women in the workplace and in the world. Produced like a live documentary, the sessions explore a wide range of topics, from unconscious bias to policy change, sports to workplace harassment, education to entertainment and beyond. Discussions prioritize actively solving problems, rather than simply talking about them. Past participants include Bozoma Saint John, Gabrielle Union, America Ferrera, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Tokata Iron Eyes, Mj Rodriguez, and Jenny Yang.

Stay tuned for more information about the 2024 MAKERS Conference, happening February 27-29 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles!

Please contact makersconference@makers.com for more information.

MAKERS PARTNERSHIPS

Through our partnerships, we connect leaders, executives and community influencers at the forefront of equity initiatives that affect the workplace and beyond.

Our goals are to create bonds between bold and courageous leaders, share best DEI practices and shine a spotlight on influential leadership.

As part of the partnerships program, companies receive tickets to the MAKERS conference and special events, and have access to a full slate of benefits. Current MAKERS partner companies include lululemon, L'Oreal, Hilton, Sony Music Group, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and others.

Please contact partners@makers.com to learn how your company can participate.