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How to stay grounded and keep your inner fire lit anti-racism how to recent events Apr 20, 2021

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My partner sometimes calls me “The correct ghost.” 

 

The nickname comes from a time when I overheard a problematic word choice from across a house and shouted a...

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Stop networking and try this freedownload how to resources Apr 05, 2021

If you know me, you know that I have long been a tried and true extrovert. I get energy from being with other people and I love facilitating as a means of creating group connection. Networking...

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After Atlanta: Resources for Asian Americans and actions for allies anti-racism dei recent events resources Mar 24, 2021

(CW)  Last week, the Atlanta murders left eight people dead including 6 women of Asian descent. 

 

On top of these horrific events, which happened amid a rise in violence...

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5 signs of a toxic employer to watch for in the hiring process career jobsearch Mar 15, 2021

About 5 years out of college, I spent nine months applying to jobs. 

 

At first, I was scared to tell my boss I was looking, but eager to explore the possibilities. 

 

I was...

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After Black History Month, what's next? dei how to Mar 03, 2021

February was Black History Month, and we're now officially into Women's History Month. So "what's next?" as in: Women's History Month. And "what's next?" as in: racial equity and...

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How to match your work with your values career job search Feb 22, 2021

A few months ago, I caught up with a friend who was finishing his PhD. He was deeply focused on housing and labor justice in his doctorate and was just starting the job search. 

 

But...

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In the Valley Collecting Seeds inspiring metaphor Feb 16, 2021

I moved to New York City at the age of 21. I had watched enough Sex and the City that I knew how incredible this place was. At the time, I saw myself as a total Carrie - the star of...

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What’s the risk of dimming your glow? coaching tips confidence inspiring Feb 08, 2021

One of my clients recently described herself as "the phoenix rising." 

 

Everything about her seemed to glow brightly and gloriously as she spoke about her newfound abundance of energy...

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In case you missed this offer + Plan with purpose {part 5: Visualize the future to make your goals come true} how to planning Feb 08, 2021

Today, I'll be sharing part 5 of the Planning with Purpose series, weekly bite-size tools to help you get going with your healing, impact, and momentum in the new year.

 

This is the final...

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"I workshopped myself!" + Plan with purpose {part 4: planning + what you need to reach your goals} how to planning Feb 08, 2021

Today, I'll be sharing part 4 with you in the Planning with Purpose series, weekly bite-size tools to help you get going with your healing, impact, and momentum in a new year.

 

Before we...

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Plan with purpose {part 3: Identify your motivations and purpose} how to planning Feb 08, 2021

How is your heart, dear one?

 

Last week we witnessed terrifying and rage-inducing events at the U.S. capitol.

 

I've been sitting with rage, hesitance to be performative in my...

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How to Plan with Purpose {Part 2}: Hopes and goals for the year ahead how to planning Feb 03, 2021

It's officially 2021! What a joy! What a relief!

 

If you missed the live Planning with Purpose workshop (or if you made it!), I want to honor the difficulties and weirdness of 2020 and...

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