What is Sweet Livity LLC?
Sweet Livity LLC is shaking up the way workplaces think about health and well-being—especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. This consulting firm blends restorative justice, intersectional racial equity, and healing practices to transform workplace culture. Their approach isn’t your typical HR spiel; it’s about creating supportive, trauma-informed environments where everyone can thrive. With a team of BIPOC practitioners, Sweet Livity brings a fresh, lived-experience perspective to human resources, focusing on shared leadership, better communication, and genuine collaboration. It’s all about making workspaces not just healthier but joyful and inclusive.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Since 2012, Sweet Livity has been making waves across the U.S., impacting organizations and leaders in meaningful ways. Here’s a snapshot of their reach and impact:
- 400+ organizations served
- 2,000+ leaders developed
- Presence in 45 states
- $2.7 million in revenue generated through services
- 26 regional, statewide, and national initiatives influenced
- Over 56 low-income and working-class communities impacted
- Team members based globally—in California, Florida, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Malta, Mexico, and Portugal
These numbers tell a story of deep commitment and broad influence, backed by over 200 years of collective experience tackling racism and oppression in communities of color.
Healing Justice and Restorative Approaches
Sweet Livity’s services go beyond traditional consulting. Their Healing Justice Consulting creates immersive experiences that flip the script on how organizations approach change—focusing on collective care and social justice rather than just ticking boxes. Their Restorative HR and Workplace Conflict Management services offer listening sessions, mediation, crisis triage, and healing workshops designed to support people who might be struggling to cope. It’s about meeting folks where they are and fostering real healing, not just quick fixes.
The “Below the Green Line” Framework
One of Sweet Livity’s unique tools is the “Below the Green Line” framework, inspired by Margaret Wheatley’s work. It’s a game-changer for change management. Instead of just tweaking the visible parts of an organization—like structure, goals, and processes—this framework digs deeper into the cultural infrastructure. That means focusing on beliefs, identity, communication, and relationships. Because, honestly, if you only fix the surface stuff, change won’t stick. Sweet Livity helps organizations build resilience by addressing these deeper, often overlooked areas.
Addressing a Widespread Crisis
Workplace discrimination and chronic stress are rampant. Did you know 42% of Americans have experienced or witnessed discrimination at work? And stress? A whopping 65% of workers say their job is a major stress source. Healthcare access and affordability add another layer of pressure for 55% of employees. Plus, nearly half of workers don’t even know their company’s anti-discrimination policies. The stats get even more concerning for people of color—Black men face discrimination at almost twice the rate of the general workforce, with Black women, Asian, and Hispanic workers also reporting significant challenges. Sweet Livity steps into this crisis with solutions that matter.
Linking to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness in workplaces
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Supporting gender nonconforming and marginalized workers
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Creating just, safe, and supportive work environments
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Addressing systemic racism and workplace discrimination
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Applying restorative justice to transform organizational culture
Who Sweet Livity Serves and Their Vision
Sweet Livity works with a diverse range of clients—from grassroots companies challenging capitalism to schools, faith-based groups, progressive nonprofits, healthcare teams, and more. They also support individual consultants seeking training in restorative HR and transformative justice. Their vision? To revolutionize work so it’s liberating and just for the most vulnerable workers—immigrants, refugees, youth, elders, queer folks, indigenous people, the poor, working class, gender nonconforming individuals, and others often left out. The ultimate goal is healing and recovery from stress, illness, and indifference, boosting well-being across mental, emotional, spiritual, economic, and cultural dimensions. It’s a bold, beautiful North Star guiding everything they do.
