Mercedes Swan

Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speaker & Consultant

Inclusion. Liberation. Love.

About Mercedes...

Mercedes Swan is a workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speaker, human resources consultant, and the founder of Career Love — a community-focused movement that centers the experience of Black women and supports organizations seeking to build equitable workplaces grounded in belonging, purpose, and liberation.

As a certified HR professional and DEI practitioner, Mercedes blends her years of corporate, higher education and non-profit HR experience with her Career Love Framework to help audiences move from performative inclusion to operationalized, people-first strategy. She has spoken at conferences, universities, and trainings across the U.S., inspiring thousands to reimagine what equity, inclusive leadership, and joy look like in the workplace.

Mercedes Swan Black women in diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and consultant

Speaking Topics

Mercedes delivers keynotes, workshops, and training sessions designed to inspire reflection and action. Additionally, she is available as a guest speaker and panelist.

Her programs can be customized for conferences, leadership summits, ERG events, and HR or DEI teams.

Signature Keynote: For the Love of It

An empowering conversation about self-acceptance, career alignment, and loving what you do, even when the path there seems impossible. Mercedes guides audiences to reconnect with their passion, purpose, and power through her Career Love Framework.

Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Grounded in HR strategy, this session explores how to embed DEI in every level of an organization, from recruitment to retention. Mercedes shares frameworks for inclusive hiring, equitable pay practices, performance management, and inclusive leadership.

Job Search Strategy & Career Development

Perfect for ERGs, professional associations, and community organizations. Mercedes provides tools to help Black women and historically marginalized groups navigate today’s job market with confidence, alignment, and self-worth.

Business Development

Based on her Business Love Framework, this workshop helps professionals and founders package their brilliance, monetize their expertise, and build businesses that honor their values and passion.

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Mercedes partners with organizations and communities including...

Corporations committed to advancing equity and belonging
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focused on equity.
Universities and professional networks
Nonprofits and small organizations building inclusive workplaces
Podcast hosts, media outlets, and virtual event organizers
Creators, entrepreneurs, and educators

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Partner Feedback

Merit America

Brand Partner

"Working with Mercedes was great! She followed our guidelines for posting and drafts and kept everything so organized in the Notion space. She shared on several platforms, which really helped visibility. The overall process and deliverables were great!"

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Coach Lee Hopkins

Summit Organizer

"Mercedes’ presence on the panel was electric. She spoke with honesty about unmasking ADHD, workplace burnout, and the need for systems to change. Her bold belief in liberation as a career strategy for Black women was one of the most memorable takeaways of the Summit for me and many other attendees! As she spoke she received many comments celebrating the intersection of her identities.

She shared her experiences working in HR as a Black woman with ADHD and challenged us to redefine success on our own terms. Whether you’re leading DEI work, supporting Black women professionals, or creating healthier workplaces, I highly recommend Mercedes."

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