People first, always
A strategy, a stage, a gathering — none of it matters unless it helps a human thrive.
Maasha Kah
I build systems that turn intention into action.
Fifteen years helping people, organizations, and communities change — across Google, Eventbrite, DocuSign, Uber, and Uber Freight. Then I built a company around what I learned.
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Founder & CEO
Maasha Kah
Founder & CEO, The Right Distraction
What I believe
Four things every room is built on.
Connection is a superpower
The strongest teams and communities run on belonging. It isn't soft — it's the whole advantage.
Wonder belongs at work
Play, curiosity, and a little awe aren't distractions from serious work. They're where the best of it comes from.
The right distraction moves you forward
Sometimes the thing that pulls you off the grind is exactly where you're meant to be. Follow it.
Built for the future
Tools, resources & AI that do the heavy lifting.
Intention only goes so far. I build practical tools, resources, and AI-guided systems that strip out friction and busywork — so people and teams move faster today and stay ready for what's next. Efficiency now, built to last.
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Impact
Measured in outcomes.
A selection of the numbers behind the work.
15+
years of cross-sector leadership
$25M+
in budgets managed across Uber, Uber Freight & Google.org
25,000+
stakeholders convened across global platforms
$108M+
in diverse supplier spend directed in 2024
2,000+
Black-owned businesses engaged and supported
$2.5M+
invested into underrepresented communities
100+
cross-sector partnerships built
5,000+
diverse suppliers activated at Uber Freight
Recognition & media
Honored for the work — and happy at the mic.
Selected honors and affiliations, with a standing invitation to the conversation.
On air
On air
In conversation on leadership, culture, and the future of human-centered work.
- ★2024 Women in Supply Chain — DEI Pioneer
- ★Convenings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- ★Princeton Prize for Race Relations
- ★Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- ★National Coalition Building Institute
Press, podcasts, and interviews — available on request.
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Let's build the system that moves it forward.
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