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What “Lift As We Climb” Means
Remember when I wrote about why good people aren’t always inclusive leaders? In that letter, I covered how to use our privilege for good....
May 30, 20233 min read


On Practicing Allyship with the Trans Community
After posting this AMA (Ask Me Anything) last month, I was thrilled to see how many of you were excited about engaging in conversation!...
May 9, 20236 min read


Making Meaningful Land Acknowledgements
On a clear, sunny day in Seattle, I get to marvel at a giant, snow-peaked mountain right in my line of sight. I know y’all (out of...
Apr 21, 20234 min read

Ask Me Anything: 3 Inclusion Questions From Readers
This month, Inclusion on Purpose turned one! I had no way of knowing how it would be received or where it would go, and I was overwhelmed...
Apr 4, 20234 min read


Why Good People Aren't Always Inclusive Leaders
I was recently invited to be a guest at Big Think, where they featured Inclusion on Purpose as the January book club! (Check it out...
Mar 21, 20234 min read


Inclusion On Purpose Turns One
This time last year, I had huge butterflies in my stomach and probably hadn’t slept well in a few weeks. My book, Inclusion on Purpose,...
Mar 8, 20233 min read

Playing 'Devil's Advocate' is Harmful to Advancing Inclusion
Happy Love Day! If I don’t say it enough, thank you for showing up for me with compassion, curiosity and love. I hope you feel the same...
Feb 21, 20235 min read

Imposter Syndrome Turns Two
It’s hard for me to believe we’re close to the two-year anniversary of the publication of my Harvard Business Review article co-authored...
Feb 8, 20233 min read


Less Resolutions, More Rest
I hope your 2023 is off to a great start! The last time you heard from me, I shared reflections on why 2022 was a magical year for me,...
Jan 25, 20232 min read


Reflecting on 2022: Joy, Lessons and Radical Rest
A single year is a short and long period of time. In the grand scheme of things, it’s “just” one year. On the other hand, it’s 365 days...
Dec 20, 20223 min read


My Big Ideas for 2023
I have exciting news to share! LinkedIn has selected yours truly to offer my predictions for their #BigIdeas2023 highlight. Over on...
Dec 13, 20222 min read


On Giving: How to Inclusively Support Meaningful Causes
The world can feel challenging and painful. There are many worthy causes that those of us with (some) financial privilege can impact by...
Dec 7, 20224 min read


How Do You Teach Kids About Gratitude?
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, which is a complicated holiday. Its origins and mythology are deeply problematic...
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Four Ways Women of Color Can Protect Their Mental Health at Work
I recently opened up about a time in my career when I was the only woman of color at a previous job. The endless racial gaslighting and...
Nov 22, 20223 min read


Recovering From Being the Only Woman of Color at Work
The first time I was bullied at work, I convinced myself it was no big deal. As the first woman in my family to graduate from a four-year...
Nov 15, 20223 min read


My Conversation With Brené Brown on Navigating Criticism
I shared last week that I was honored to join Brené Brown on her podcast (for the third time!) with my dear friend Aiko Bethea. We...
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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