Making More Moments

Making More Moments

“In the relentless rhythm of professional life, women often find themselves balancing a myriad of responsibilities. Yet, within this whirlwind, lies a profound opportunity – the chance to cultivate empathy and appreciate the reciprocity of kindness. Embracing...
Defaults are sometimes deficient

Defaults are sometimes deficient

When we become curious about the dissatisfying defaults in our world, we start to recognize that most of them have social origins: Rules and systems were created by people. And this awareness gives us the courage to contemplate how we can change them. Before women got...
Mother, daughter and her whole ghost

Mother, daughter and her whole ghost

Each curl, Each coil, Each wayward strand, Whispers a chorus, “Yes, we made it, hand in hand.” On nimble fingers, A dance of hope took flight, Stray strands gathered Like whispers of past fight. The hold and movement, mend the mane in grips of grit. By the...
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

In the midst of dynamic conversations on transitioning from the classroom to the boardroom, A teacher interrupted to share a snippet of gossip she overheard from teachers gathered on a bench. Let’s call them the benchers* These women are a mix of should be mentors and...
I came to win

I came to win

As Victor Frankl reminds us, it is our core freedom, to decide how to face each day. Each of us has a particular way of looking at the world, of interpreting events and the actions of people around us. This is our attitude.  It determines much of what happens to...