Word of the Week: Disillusionment Life Lesson: This past month has been especially dark for me. Some might call it depression. I call it waking up to oppression. Waking up to the ways I’ve internalized oppression and to other people’s ignorance of oppression. Only after many difficult conversations about race did I realize how much […]

Word of the Week: Joy Life Lesson: In Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-oriented approach for trauma resolution and stress management, a core tenant is orienting towards pleasure. It’s more important than ever that we practice this now. Note: orienting towards pleasure is NOT about finding the silver-lining. Orienting towards pleasure doesn’t mean denying your pain […]

Word of the Week: Accountability Life Lesson: As someone with a queer sister, I’ve always felt a bit conflicted about Pride Month. On the one hand, it’s awesome that so many people and companies outwardly show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community—something that didn’t happen even 10 years ago. On the other hand, I cringe […]

Word of the Week: Sustainability Life Lesson: In the midst of a collective awakening, many people are realizing—in a whole new way—that we live in an unjust society, poisoned by corrupt systems, structural racism and police brutality, and are taking action like never before. Keep in mind, activism is a marathon, not a sprint. Yes, […]

Word of the Week: Imperfection Life Lesson: Part of being an ally is recognizing that you will fuck up. You will piss someone off. Miss something important. Research for hours and hours, yet still somehow say the wrong thing. Breathe. None of us allies will get it right every time. The important part about being […]

Word of the Week: Reclaim Life Lesson: I’ve been feeling very disempowered lately, suffocating from all of the opinions and expectations around me. Do this, don’t do that. Say this, don’t say that. Buy this, don’t buy that. Sell this, don’t sell that. Unsolicited advice has been flying at me from all directions. I couldn’t […]

Word of the Week: Sensitive Life Lesson: A few weeks ago, I jolted up from being fast asleep at 2am and said to Andrew: “There is a fire. I smell a fire.” I tore out of our bedroom and furiously checked our burners. Nothing. I checked our radiators. Nothing. The smell was so intense I […]

Across my decade-long career in corporate (where I worked in revenue-generating roles like sales, account management, and consulting), I negotiated every single job offer I received, asked for numerous raises, and fought hard to get myself promoted quickly. People told me that I was asking for “too much.” But I did it anyway. And doubled […]

Word of the Week: Self-love Life Lesson: When I look back at 2019, I am struck by the theme of releasing and letting go. Lots of shedding, grieving, and periods spent going inward. While wildly uncomfortable at times, I discovered how freeing it can be when you stop relying on external forces to make you […]