Our Initiatives
The Legacy Leadership Project
While executive training focuses exclusively on specific skill development, The Legacy Leadership Project holistically looks at the experience of the leader, delivering both an individualized and collective approach.
CLOSING THE EQUITY GAP
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INVESTING IN BLACK WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
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CLOSING THE EQUITY GAP • INVESTING IN BLACK WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP • STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES •
The Legacy Leadership Project’s programming hinges on three central pillars:
Self-care
Many brilliant Black executives burn out after working at an unsustainable pace due to the history of inequity and racism. Legacy Leadership responds to these challenges by centering self-care as an essential component of leadership development.
Community Activation
Capacity building, network expansion, and shared knowledge are critical access to comprehensive professional networks and resources these have been systemically withheld from Black women. Legacy Leadership engages an Upstander relationship to address these challenges.
Legacy Building
Central to sustainable leadership development, legacy building enables Executives to see themselves as thought leaders and experts in their field, affirming value in their own right.
Our Mission in Motion
Post-program surveys demonstrate consistent increases in both mental & physical health, with an average 20% increase in self reported well-being
Since 2020, The Legacy Leadership Project has served 3 cohorts, with 75 participants in total, leaving an enormous impact on the leadership styles of all our Executives
Organizational impact assessments also indicate positive post-program results, such as one cohort member’s 500% budget increase ($60k in 2020 to $300k in 2022!)
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UNIQUE PROGRAMMING THAT ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY
Legacy Leadership engages multiple tiers of support for its mission:
Emerging Leaders
Brilliant, highly-motivated BIPOC young women and teenagers who interned with the Executives
Upstanders
Non-Black women dedicated to active anti-racism by increasing access to resources and opportunities for Black people
Community Partners
Organizations that invest in the mission of Legacy Leadership by providing financial and/or material support
Corporate Strategic Leadership Training
A highly sought-after consultant, and now current Owner, of Atlanta Leadership Consulting, Sagdrina also is available for authentic community-driven corporate training initiatives, virtual and on-site. Inclusive leadership training comes in many forms, and often, an organization should assess its own unique needs when it comes to managing bias prior to securing training. Using our Framework of Inclusion, Sagdrina offers three levels of inclusion training:
Foundations of Social Advocacy
Inclusive Practices Assessment + Strategy
Strategic Policy Development + Implementation
The SageD Collective Approach
Holistic
Sagdrina leverages tenets of adrienne marie brown’s Emergent Strategy, such as “radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help”.
Placebased
Sagdrina intentionally practices space curation – creating safe spaces – as opposed to more mainstream DEIB experience curation.
Centered on Cultural Preservation
Different from historical preservation, Sagdrina centers both tradition and legacy in her work.
Past Projects
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The Legacy Leadership Project
In close partnership with Georgia Tech University and Emory University, the executive flagship program, The Legacy Leadership Project was developed as a means to invest in the strengthening of impactful work and creating sustainable results through executive leadership coaching around self-care, mentorship, and capacity-building.
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Anti-Racist Farmers ToolKit
In 2022, Sagdrina facilitated the creation of the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit in partnership with the Farmers Market Coalition + Black growers and farmers' market leaders. With the toolkit now utilized across the country, Sagdrina is available to facilitate a community of practice, present workshops, or give keynote talks around the topics of inclusion in local food systems.
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Inequality in Philanthropy
Both individual funders and philanthropic institutions have the opportunity to make significant contributions and changes to the current inequity in philanthropy in Atlanta. Do what must be done to acknowledge and face philanthropy's role in the current disregard, disrespect, and devaluation of Black bodies, culture, and language.
JOIN THE COLLECTIVE
We are currently seeking partners who are interested in collaborating to support The Legacy Leadership Project.
If you are passionate about driving positive change and investing in future leaders, we would love to explore potential partnerships with you.
Sistering Series
Join us in 2025 for our annual Sistering Series, where we embrace the construction-inspired concept of "sistering," the act of reinforcing and strengthening an existing structure rather than replacing it entirely. This metaphor resonates deeply with the SageD 2024 theme centered around building, transitioning seamlessly into our 2025 focus: Building in Uncertain Times.
In these sessions, we will lean into the power and expertise within our community, celebrating the remarkable work that already exists and amplifying its impact by placing our collective resources behind it. True to the SageD Collective’s values, this approach reflects a commitment to intentionality, sustainability, and shared growth.
Upcoming Sessions
Session One
Jan 22nd, 2025
Siha Collins, Yellow Mat Wellness: Harness your feelings and stay attuned to your body as you come into 2025
Session Two
Feb 19th, 2025
Lynn McIntosh, Dark Flower Studios: Own your unique brand and how feel empowered to capture those moments that really encapsulate you
Session Three
Mar 19th, 2025
Adwoa Ulzen Setrakian, SpanDNA: Dive into the value around legacy: what does it mean to take a journey through your genetics?
Session Four
April 16th, 2025
Camille Telicia, Atlanta Leadership Consulting: Bridging team dynamics and culture within the context of Collective Work + Responsibility and Universal Design
Atlanta Leadership Consulting
INCORPORATING SCIENCE INTO THE ART OF LEADING PEOPLE
Talent Management
We help organizations build exceptional workplaces through integrated, research-backed HR practices. Our proven framework seamlessly connects all aspects of people management, from hiring to development. Partner with us to create a cohesive talent system that drives real results - without starting from scratch.
Leadership Development
Transform your leaders through our proven, research-backed development process. Starting with 360-degree feedback and targeted gap analysis, we help leaders build practical skills in their real-world environment. With over 2,000 feedback sessions delivered globally, we guide motivated leaders and organizations to achieve lasting positive change.
Executive Coaching
Partner with experienced coaches who help leaders thrive in new challenges. Whether you're transitioning to a senior role, joining a new organization, or developing as a high-potential leader, we provide personalized guidance and objective insights. Our approach combines trusted partnership with professional expertise, starting with a no-obligation intake interview to ensure the right fit.
Community Partner Organizations
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tier 1:
Seed Sponsor
Listed as co-sponsor of singular SageD Spaces 2025 events
2 complimentary tickets to SageD Spaces 2025 events
$1,000 donation
Tier 2:
Blossom Sponsor
Listed as signature sponsor of singular SageD Spaces 2025 events
2-4 complimentary tickets to sponsored SageD Spaces 2025 events (depends on event capacity)
$5,000 donation
Tier 3:
Harvest Sponsor
Listed as signature sponsor of all SageD Spaces 2025 events
2-4 complimentary tickets to all SageD Spaces 2025 events (depending on event capacity)
Website and social media promotion
$10,000 donation
Giving Tuesday
The Transformative Power of Giving: Co-Creation and Building Community
Beyond its immediate impact, when we give, we create a ripple effect that extends far beyond ourselves. Our acts of kindness and generosity allow for leaders to invest in themselves, in whatever ways they most need to, in turn increasing their capacity to do their life’s work and continue creating positive impacts across our communities. Let's co-create a future filled with joy, gratitude, and meaningful connections. Together, we can make a difference, one act of giving at a time.