Photograph of Ella Samson, founder of Emerge Collaborations and author of The Power of Emergence, speaking at a podium

Fireside Chats for Enterprise Teams

with Ella Samson

Founder of Emerge Collaborations and author of The Power of Emergence

Available now for booking through 2026

Understanding gender identity is one of the most effective ways for leaders to improve belonging for all employees.

Designed for enterprise teams, this intimate fireside chat creates a clear, human-centered entry point for leaders to explore gender identity and understand how it shapes workplace belonging. Through 30+ years of experience in strategic operations and deep personal storytelling, Ella creates a safe space for participants to deepen their understanding of gender identity, foster meaningful allyship, and improve belonging for their employees. These memoir-based conversations create safe spaces for learning, reflection, and meaningful action at every level. Pre-release fireside chats are available for booking now.

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Fireside Chat Experience

Book cover of Ella Samson's memoir titled The Power of Emergence

“People with transgender medical history, as well as those who are gender-diverse, are gravely misunderstood by most. These experiences are nearly inconceivable, understandably, for those who have never struggled with gender identity.”
—Ella Samson, The Power of Emergence

Today’s leaders are navigating increasingly complex people dynamics, and the topic of gender identity remains widely misunderstood.

The Fireside Chat experience offers a safe, grounded space for enterprise teams to understand employee belonging through the lens of gender identity.

This intimate conversation is rooted in Ella’s upcoming memoir, The Power of Emergence, and connects personal storytelling with the operational realities that shape belonging at work.

Through honest, open dialogue, attendees strengthen their capacity for empathy, gain clarity on the lived experiences of gender-diverse and transgender employees, and learn effective language for supporting every member of their team.

Learn more about The Power of Emergence here.

Testimonials

  • "This effortless conversation about Ella’s memoir made accessible seemingly unnavigable topics through the lens of emergence, tied by the common thread of overcoming fear and confusion. Ella’s courage and visibility were such a needed reprieve during a particularly tumultuous time for our community."

    — Am Law 100 Firm, Pride Co-Chair

  • "Ella’s openness and ability to explain her individual experience in an inviting way created such a warm and welcoming environment for everyone in the room. With that warmth, I think people felt comfortable asking important questions and engaging in a very impactful conversation. Ella’s approach to navigating conversations involving gender identity maximize people’s empathy and curiosity, which are two attributes that in turn increase the chances that someone will become an ally through these conversations."

    — Am Law 100 Firm, Associate

  • "The questions were insightful and informed. …All of [Ella’s] responses were authentic and thought- provoking. ...[Her] story needs to be heard, and I really hope it can help people better understand gender identity.”

    — Chief of Staff, Global Technology Platform

  • "I really loved everything she had to say... [an] extremely thoughtful and genuine exchange of ideas. It was altogether a beautiful interview.”

    — Participant, Global Technology Platform

Applications for Your Organization

  • For Enterprise-Wide Impact

    · All-hands meetings and town halls
    · Culture-building initiatives
    · Belonging and inclusion events

  • For Leadership Development

    · Executive team sessions
    · Manager and people training
    · Leadership development programs

  • For Focused Groups

    · HR and People teams
    · Employee Resource Groups (Women's Networks, Pride/LGBTQ+ groups)
    · Diversity and inclusion councils

  • For Special Observances

    · Women's History Month (March)
    · Pride Month (June)
    · Transgender Awareness Week (November)

Fireside Chat Packages

Basic Experience

A virtual, moderated event with a curated Q&A for attendees. Ella works with your moderator to craft discussion themes drawn from the memoir, creating an accessible entry point for teams to deepen understanding of gender identity and workplace belonging. Includes up to 3 hours of pre-event consultation.

Enhanced Experience

Our most popular package. Includes an in-person speaking event with memoir excerpts for internal marketing. Designed for organizations ready to create an intimate, shared learning experience. Includes all Basic features plus on-site presence and pre-approved content for promotion.

Premium Experience

Everything in our Enhanced Experience, plus a 30-minute post-event discussion with up to 3 select participants. Designed for leadership teams who want to process learnings and discuss organizational implications in a smaller setting. Ideal for CHROs, CDOs, and executive sponsors driving culture change.

Included in Every Package:

  • Pre-event consultation (up to 3 hours) to align objectives and approach details

  • Advance memoir access

  • Collaborative design session to refine discussion themes and ensure questions are vetted and approved

  • Practice session to ensure a well-prepared event

  • On-site support and logistics coordination (package dependent)

  • Marketing artifacts for internal event promotion

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