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“Because the patriarchy isn’t going to fix itself…”

Emily Weltman Emily Weltman

Em’s Pre-Summer Updates

Updates on our progress towards becoming a radically inclusive workplace. We're on our way with new interns, new policies, business development, and journalism(?)!

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It’s official.

We've launched! Starting in 2019, coFLOWco takes on gender parity, racial justice, and economic empowerment...one small business at a time.

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-Em, founder of coFLOWco

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