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Introducing the Inclusive AF Newsletter: Where JOYFull BadAssery Meets Inclusive Culture


Join the Inclusive AF Newsletter by Janifer Wheeler for no-nonsense tips on building inclusivity with JOYFull BadAssery. Subscribe now to foster change in work and life! 

Hey, BadAss Change-Makers, Truth-Seekers, and Boundary-Pushers—listen up. 

If you’re ready to cut through the fluff and dig into the messy, necessary work of building a truly inclusive world, the Inclusive AF Newsletter is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Led by Janifer Wheeler, the queen of JOYFull BadAssery, this Substack’s corner of the internet is a no-nonsense, action-packed destination for fostering inclusivity everywhere—from your office to your everyday life.

The Mission

At its core, the Inclusive AF Newsletter is rooted in one simple, powerful goal: making inclusivity real. Not just a buzzword, not just a policy on a piece of paper—but a way of life. Janifer takes her years of experience as an elementary school teacher, adult educator, inclusion expert, and fearless truth-teller to share the tools, stories, and strategies that help you create cultures where everyone belongs.

Whether it’s calling out performative gestures, championing actionable strategies, or spilling the tea on what it really takes to inspire change, this newsletter is committed to connecting you with what truly matters.

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What You’ll Get

Subscribing to the Inclusive AF Newsletter isn’t just about signing up for emails—it’s about growing, learning, and doing the work that leads to transformation. Here’s what makes this Substack stand out from the crowd:

  • 🔍 Exclusive Insights
    Get the unfiltered, straight-talk breakdown on key issues impacting inclusivity—from leadership blind spots to systemic barriers—and the context behind them.
  • Practical Tips You Can Actually Use
    Janifer doesn’t just preach theory—she gives you actionable strategies to create change, whether you’re in the boardroom, the classroom, or your own community. Think tools to make uncomfortable conversations easier and practical steps to build equitable workplaces and institutions.
  • 💡 Inspiring Stories
    Real-world examples of #RandomActsofInclusion, practices in action, showing what works (and what doesn’t). You’ll see how others are paving the way—and get the courage to take bigger steps yourself.
  • 👀 Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peeks
    Gain insight into Janifer’s brilliant, bold, and sometimes messy process as she tackles the challenges of creating inclusive cultures in unconventional, badass ways.


Who Should Subscribe?

The Inclusive AF Newsletter is designed for anyone serious about being an ally, advocate, or inclusion champion. Here’s the deal—if inclusivity, equity and diversity are on your radar and you’re ready to level up your impact, this space is for you. But to get specific, here’s the playlist of kinds of people swinging by here each week:

  • Educators looking to create more inclusive classrooms and curriculums that represent and celebrate all students.
  • HR Professionals who are tired of the same generic DEI training and want strategies with real ROI.
  • Leaders & Managers seeking bold, actionable ways to empower their teams and build cultures of belonging.
  • Diversity Advocates who aren’t afraid to challenge norms and call out the status quo.
  • Anyone Ready to Do the Work.


If you’re down to give some effort, learn from uncomfortable truths, and maybe even laugh (yes, there’s plenty of bite-sized humor here too), you’re going to find value.

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Why Subscribe for Free?

Why wait? When you subscribe to the Inclusive AF Newsletter, even for free, you’ll unlock the Weekly Friday 411—a carefully crafted roundup of high-impact resources, including articles, podcasts, books and videos. We provide tips & tools to help you implement real change. 

It’s a gateway to thinking expansively about inclusivity in your everyday world. Not to mention, it’s written in the bold, unapologetic, call-it-like-it-is tone you love—because sugarcoating solutions isn’t how you create impact.

Plus, you’ll get an immediate front-row seat to a growing community of BadAss humans who are just as committed to inclusivity as you are. The best part? You can get started without spending a dime.

Don’t Miss Out

The world doesn’t change overnight. Big shifts happen when we roll up our sleeves and take small, consistent steps, together. And guess what—the Inclusive AF newsletter is going to be your ultimate guide, cheerleader, and no-BS accountability partner along the way.

What are you waiting for? Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Be part of shaping a world where inclusivity isn’t a pipe dream—it’s the norm.

👉 Subscribe to the Inclusive AF Newsletter for Free Right Now.

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