The People Pleaser’s Quiet Burden

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Recognizing and addressing feelings of resentment, especially towards those we are closely connected to, is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. Often, resentment can lead to other emotions like anxiety, creating a cycle that can strain bonds and hinder personal well-being…

Finding Your Voice— And Why It’s Worth the Discomfort

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804 words · 4 min read This month, in more conversations than I can count, I heard some version of the same hesitation: “I had an opinion, but I didn’t say it.” “I wanted to push back, but I stayed quiet.” “I knew what I needed, but I didn’t ask.” That hesitation is what this […]

Resilience: What I Learned When Everything I Planned For Fell Apart

924 words / 5 minute read Resilience is what gets tested when your dreams and goals are impacted by circumstances completely out of your control. It can be a real challenge to pick yourself back up. Searching for answers to questions no one can fully answer is exhausting — and it changes you in ways […]

The Hard Shell Myth: Redefining Strength for Women in Leadership

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661 words · 3 min read Why the armor that got you here isn’t the same thing that will take you further. It’s no secret that women in leadership are powerful forces. We keep showing up, keep advocating, keep working to make sure our voices are heard alongside our peers. And yet, from the outside, […]