A Lament
I'm reeling and terrified for the most vulnerable in our country. Filled with fury and despair and so much grief.
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Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)
This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.
What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity
Reframing your failure as a learning experience will make you more resilient, innovative, and creative. Learn how.
What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play
Did you know the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40-year-old laughs only 4 times? We need more joy!
Business Doing Good: Five Takeaways from BLD NW 2024
Five takeaways from BLD NW 2024, where attendees discussed doing business for good.
Eight ways white people can avoid being jerks on Juneteenth
This task, not being a jerk, does not come easily to us white folks. Learn how to celebrate Juneteenth in culturally appropriate ways.
In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)
Several things I'm grateful for with a stay-at-home dad for a husband
Celebrating Five Years: The Highs and Lows of Running My Own Business
Five years into owning my own business, I reflect on the things I love and don't like as much
Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People
Is your workplace or environment welcoming to people of all faiths? Here are 12 ways to create a welcoming space for Muslims.
Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications
Let's inspire inclusion in the way we communicate about women and girls. Here are some language shifts you can make to inspire inclusion.
Should you become certified as a disadvantaged business?
MWBE certification is designed to address disparities by providing access to government contracts, grants, and other opportunities.
Let's rethink "native"
“There is a little frustration around non-Natives using the term 'native' to refer to them being local to an area. When I tell a lot of...
Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist
We need to stop using most black/white and light/dark metaphors, which contribute to system racism.
Unlearn your history on Indigenous People’s Day
We live on stolen land, and that’s why it’s important to retake this “Columbus Day” as Indigenous People’s Day.
Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you lack a plan for including and honoring your Hispanic employees, you're already behind.
Why every white person should be a minority at least once in their life
Even though white people can fully experience how racism feels, being a minority helps us be more compassionate and understanding.
Eight ways to welcome LBGTQIA+ People wherever you are
Creating welcoming cultures for LBGTQIA+ people saves lives, whether it’s in the home, school, workplace, or media. Learn how!
Time to adopt a new word for "Stakeholders"
It's time to find a new word for "stakeholders," which causes generational trauma and harm to Indigenous peoples.
Women who inspired me to ask for what i deserve
It's #internationalwomensday2022. Where to start? I chose to write about women who helped me ask for what I deserve.
On grief and representation: Three ways to be more inclusive
I'm grateful for my resilience. But I also carry grief about not seeing other people with cleft lips and palates as a child. Representation!
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