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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Bigmouth

DEI is more than a buzzword.

It’s an intentional mindset and a corporate requirement that will exist as long as biases, inequities and marginalization remain. DEI is not an end goal — it is a continuous process.

Bigmouth Creative is committed to maintaining and building on our knowledge and partnerships. This continuous work allows us to evolve and better meet the needs of our clients and community. As an LGBTQ-owned, women-led agency, we bring a specific perspective to the world and to our work. We are a dynamic team, but we are aware of our DEI shortcomings. And awareness demands action.

How We Act on DEI

Bigmouth holds ourselves accountable in both word and action.
Ensuring Bigmouth is a brave, safe space for all.
THIS MEANS

Recognizing and valuing all backgrounds, voices, roles and contributions

Educating ourselves to combat ignorance and build understanding

Viewing our work through a lens of equity and inclusion, including visuals, vocabulary and accessibility

Putting people first.
THIS MEANS

Mandating transparency and honesty in our business practices

Supporting mental health and personal balance

Nurturing vulnerability to lift up those around us

Creating, living and working in community with others.
THIS MEANS

Collaborating with clients and partners who share our values and commitment to DEI

Respecting the environment, those who came before us, and the people and communities we interact with

Giving back between the margins of our business, including charitable donations and direct community work

Outwardly living our values and DEI commitment.
THIS MEANS

Carefully choosing who we work with, and how we work together

Working as good corporate citizens by enacting change for our clients

Remaining aware of intersectionality in all scenarios

Our Diverse Partners

Bigmouth seeks out partner businesses that mutually complement and expand our perspective. Our partners include:

APPi
Commercial Printing
LGBT-Owned
BASH
Event Production + Creative
LGBT-Owned
Clout for Good
Podcast + Platform
LGBT-Owned
Do the Werq
Grassroots Creative Services
LGBT-Owned
Funeral Potatoes
Restaurant + Catering
Women, LGBT and Minority-Owned
M.Lamourt Studios
Photography
LGBT-Owned
MyWhy Agency
PR Agency
Women and Minority-Owned
Steven M Koch Photography
Photography
LGBT and Minority-Owned
Tessa Films
Film Production
Women-Owned
Townie Branding
Branded Merchandise
LGBT and Minority-Owned
The TShirt Deli
Custom Apparel
LGBT and Women-Owned

Our Diverse Projects

Bigmouth is a human-centric agency. We intentionally work with brands that share our human-centric values and make a difference in communities that could use our support.

These diverse clients are just a few examples of projects that are demonstrable against our DEI approach.

CASE STUDY
Healthy Chicago
Promoting equity by helping the Chicago Department of Public Health work to improve livelihoods and close our city’s racial life expectancy gap.
CASE STUDY
Pride Candle Company
Building an inclusive brand that allowed an LGBTQ+ company to support and champion their community at every turn.
CASE STUDY
Young, Black + Lit
Empowering a diverse generation of young readers with a brand that appeals to both families and potential financial partners.

Our Impact Report (Coming Soon!)

As we progress toward our social and environmental stewardship goals, we aim to hold ourselves accountable through an annual Impact Report. Please keep an eye on this space for our 2024 Impact Report.