As a member of MDPI Open Access journal Fermentation, my role in an international publishing house has offered me a panoramic view of multiculturalism's rich tapestry. Over the past five years, I have engaged with colleagues from a spectrum of European and Asian cultures, navigating the intricacies of cross-cultural communication and collaboration. My commitment to diversity and inclusion materialized through spearheading a workshop that united over 40 colleagues from 10 different countries, creating a vibrant forum for exchanging cultural narratives and fostering mutual understanding. This initiative not only bridged cultural divides but also catalyzed a series of departmental policies to embrace diversity in our editorial processes.