Hook & Fasten

We don’t believe in performative impact. Why should you? At Hook & Fasten, we connect visionaries with communities to build initiatives that actually change lives. From C-Suite advising to youth development to global campaigns with brands like LEGO and Fidelity, our work proves that strategy + intention = sustainable impact. In a time of domestic and global chaos, silence is not an option. Consumers are demanding more, and companies that sit back risk being called out... and left behind. Hook & Fasten helps ensure you’re on the right side of history, building trust and creating lasting change. Ready to build something that lasts? Let’s talk. Head to the 🔗 in our bio to take the next step towards a stronger future for all.

🧑🏽‍🎓We are honored to award $5,000 in scholarships to the graduating culinary arts students of the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center. Whether they go towards a path to become the next top chef or they choose something else, we affirm each student in their greatness by investing in their future. Deesha partnered with WMCTC earlier this year on a student state dinner that exposed these brilliant minds to the role food & hospitality plays in diplomacy, politics and public service. Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! #scholarship #culinaryarts #students #impact #education

🗣️We’re so excited to be dipping our toes into the fly world of women’s sports! 🦈 And what better way to dive in than attending the @deepbluesportsent Business of Women’s Sports Summit next week? 👂🏾You heard us - we’re bringing our award-winning work to women’s sports. Let us know if you’ll be there, as Hook & Fasten is expanding to partner with brands, athletes, coaches, business leaders, funders, and more to curate and amplify community impact. We’ve helped partners alleviate and eliminate barriers to food, shelter, education, and healthcare over the years and we’re pushing ourselves to see what else WE can do. ✨We’d love to connect at the summit and show you what we’ve been up to. Drop us a line via DM or email if you’ll be there: [email protected]. 🫶🏽 Nothing better than building something together. PS. @deedyer267 will be there too talking up her Imposter to Impact Sports Workshop helping athletes to dive into their value & confidence beyond sport. #socialimpact #women #sport #althetes #philanthropy

🗣️We’re not afraid to say it.  We’re built different.  Here’s four unique ways we do impact.  ✨We approach impact from a social work lens. ✨We include the community in the process. ✨We focus on eliminating, not just alleviating. ✨We hold ourselves accountable.  We collaborate with brands, entertainers, influencers and businesses that are looking to not just be good, but to do good. Is that you? 👀 👋🏾Come say hello and let’s get into some good trouble together.  💌[email protected] #socialimpact #community #business #impact #goodtrouble

📍Earlier this week, our team helped launch the 13th class of New Direction at the @trentonrescuemission in Trenton, New Jersey. This amazing 6-week program helps men get back on their feet - internally & externally. @deedyer267 facilitates two classes on trusting yourself and building confidence while working with each participant to rebuild their life to actualize dream goals of sobriety, employment, education and housing. New Direction is made possible through a combination of support from donors, government, fundraisers and the business community proving that when we all work together as partners, impact is the result. Want to learn more about New Direction, support the Mission or our community offerings for your business to have / scale impact? Be in touch! [email protected]. #impact #criminaljusticereform #business #partnership #community

“And they asked me — who do you think you are? With a wide-toothed grin, I boldly whispered … everything.” — Deesha Dyer Deesha’s memoir, Undiplomatic, is more than a book — it’s a manifesto. A mirror. A love letter to Black women navigating institutional spaces that were never built with us in mind, yet shaped by our brilliance, resilience, and magic ✨ Sharing space and to be in community with her was nothing short of transformative. Thank you @deedyer267 — for your bold candor, radiant spirit, and reminding us to never question our worth and place in this world. The opportunity was truly a gift that I will never forget. And thank you again @announcerkylebrown for setting the stage — you didn’t just show up … you showed out. #ASCA2026conference 💙🤍

✊🏾Next week, we’ll help launch the 13th cohort of New Direction, a life-changing experience from the @trentonrescuemission for men whose lives have been upended by drugs, alcohol and incarceration. We’ve been there since the beginning, honored to be a witness of what change looks like when companies, government and individuals decide to invest in the belief that all people deserve second chances. This is the work we have done for 6 years and have no plans of stopping. Impact is the gift that keeps on giving! Ask us how we know! [email protected] #socialimpact #community #giving #philanthropy #blackbusiness

✊🏾 We know that Black History Month is EVERY 👏🏾SINGLE 👏🏾MONTH 👏🏾 but according to the calendar, it’s a little extra seasoning this month. #BlackHistoryMonth is not just about the past, it’s about the present and future. There has never been a more crucial time to support Black artists and creatives while also learning about our collective history and personal stories.  To celebrate and commemorate, Hook & Fasten is donating up to $500.00 to various #Philadelphia mutual aid requests and YOU can help.  Purchase one signed copy of @deedyer267 ’s 2024 memoir, Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble and receive a second surprise book by a Black author (unsigned). USA only (shipping cost reasons). We’ll match the sales up to $500.00! The first batch of BOGO books are: 📚A Thousand Ways to Die - Trymaine Lee 📚You Are Your Best Thing - Tarana Burke 📚Of My Own Making - Daria Burke 📚Invincible Summer - Sherice Perry 📚Everything and Nothing at Once - Joél Leon 📚Surviving Paris - Robin Davis 📚Thicker Than Water - Kerry Washington Stay tuned for our next batch of surprise books. Link to buy in bio and stories. #blackhistorymonth

✋🏾 We asked our local community partners how brands, corporations and companies can show up in Minneapolis and beyond. This is what they said: 📍Provide sustained funding for already established local organizations doing the work in the community 📍Use corporate resources and staff (legal, HR, facilities, comms) in service of community needs 📍Ensure employees know their rights and what to do if they are approached by law enforcement or witness someone being approached 📍Provide paid time off as wellness days for employees to process, rest, and breathe 📍Facilitate and conduct a CPR / First Aid training for the community and employees There is no excuse to do nothing. Be the one that communities can count on. We’re here to help you get started. [email protected].

Investing in true community means investing in yourself - and that’s exactly what we believe in. To kick off the New Year, we were honored to curate and sponsor a powerful community coaching session with the incredible @dramberwright . Moderated by our founder, Deesha, we welcomed women in various seasons of life: artists, entrepreneurs, parents, retirees and business executives for an inspiring conversation about affirming and aligning our talent, recognizing our value, and stepping into our calling. Dr. Wright has a unique gift for guiding people through life’s many seasons of change, and she dropped some beautiful gems:     💎Trust yourself     💎You know what you want. Listen to that     💎Treat yourself to outings and dates     💎Set clear boundaries with others Want more of this energy? Dr. Wright is facilitating a virtual Clarity by Design: 2026 Life Forecast Workshop on Wednesday, January 21st, 7pm ET. Register at the link in our stories or learn more at !

🗣️Join me, @ashleighaxios and @almacy on January 21st for an important conversation - curated by @aigadc - that explores how access, symbolism, and stewardship influence trust in democratic institutions, and what continuity and care can look like across moments of change. Virtual & in-person tickets available at the link in my bio and in my stories. If the price isn’t in your budget - hit me up and let’s see what we can work out. [email protected]. x #aigcdc #publicspeaker #professionalspeaker #whitehouse #deeshadyer

🌱We’re growing! Happy 2026 Hook & Fasten community! It is time that we deepened our commitment to community impact so we are adding a NEW service to our portfolio. One that will serve our existing clients and attract new clients wanting to collaborate on inclusivity, belonging and community. Any guesses? We can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned! #socialimpact #impact #community #smallbusiness #partnerships