Kumbaya Moments

The newsletter "Kumbaya Moments" is about reclaiming the idea of the "Kumbaya moment" in the context of work life and corporate culture. It aims to help individuals and leaders embrace creativity, connectedness, and a more open-hearted approach at work. The newsletter is associated with Bonfire, a brand and storytelling company that offers 1:1 coaching and consulting to create an environment of presence, purpose, belonging, and joy at work. The term "Kumbaya" is used to symbolize inclusion, belonging, and recognizing commonalities in the workplace, contrary to its disparaging political connotations. The newsletter seeks to rescue "Kumbaya moments" from corporate cynicism and cultivate creativity and community in the professional sphere. The term "Kumbaya" is rooted in an American spiritual and folk song and is often used disparagingly to refer to moments of or efforts at harmony and togetherness.