Welcome to
INSPIRED MINDS COLLIDE
What WE DO
We train and educate leaders across industries to be not just reactive, but proactive to our changing world. We believe that you are the greatest tool in your toolbox, and by leveraging data-driven insights and personal one-to-one support together we can ensure everyone has what they need to succeed.
WHAT WE OFFER
WE’RE FOCUSED ON
equity for all
We want to ensure folx have what they need to be successful, whether that’s through their environment, their community, or beyond.
JOURNEY TO BETTER
Our ability to adapt and change is a multi-step process, and we’re here to help you get there. We pursue this journey by building key foundations for Diversity, Inclusivity, Equity, and Belonging.
CULTURal REPONSIVENESS
More than just inclusion, cultural responsiveness means you’re being respectful and mindful of how people show up. You’re proactively responding to the culture that people live within and embrace, without being harmful.
Team BUILDING
Bringing people together to collaborate cohesively, effectively, and respectfully.
LEADERSHIP
Creating mindful leaders that are aware, sensitive, and responsive to the needs of their ever-evolving community.
MEET DR. ERIKA L. MCDOWELL
Trainer, Educator, Advocate, Disruptor
Dr. Erika L. McDowell is a former NJ governor’s award recipient and honors graduate of Howard University and New York University. Erika is an Equity Steward at Wildflower Schools, Co-CEO of the Black Wildflower Fund, and Inspired Minds Collide, LLC owner. She earned her EdD from Drexel University in Educational Leadership and Management, in May 2020. Dr. McDowell has received the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s 2020 E.G. “Ted” Carr Early Career Practitioner Award and has been elected to the APBS Board of Directors for the 2021-2024 term, serving in the inaugural Racial and Ethnic Diversity Seat. Most recently, Erika was honored as one of Drexel’s 40 under 40 in 2022. She has served as an Executive Director of Professional Development and Director of PBIS/Youth Court for The School District of Philadelphia. Other positions previously held include assistant principal and teacher. Her in-depth experience includes restorative practices, equity, positive behavioral support, conflict resolution, classroom management, coaching, leadership development, and behavioral data support. She has also served as a clinical associate professor of educational leadership and policy at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Dr. McDowell continues to nurture the minds and gifts of leaders, teachers, and youth nationwide.
Unleash Your Potential with Being the Best You
In a world brimming with opportunities for growth and self-improvement, the journey to being the best version of yourself is an exhilarating adventure. Embrace your unique qualities, hone your skills, and cultivate a mindset that propels you towards success. Being the best you is not about comparison to others, but rather a commitment to continuous self-discovery and personal development. So, dare to dream big, set ambitious goals, and embark on the transformative path of becoming the best possible version of yourself.
