The Care Package

Hi friends,I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted. Like....existentially. I'm doing less. I'm saying "no" more. But I'm still heavy with grief.  We’re discussing rest and well-being more in social impact spaces, but practicing what we preach is an entirely different struggle.  So in times like...

"Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others."  This isn't just airplane safety protocol - it's an essential part of caring for yourself and others. I've learned this first-hand from being a caregiver and supporting burnt-out changemakers.  If you're struggling to put on your oxygen mask ...

Being human is hard. And we receive so many messages that make it harder.  Drafts of this month's newsletter initially listed out each messed-up message.  But I want to use my words, time, and energy to share messages that make being our whole selves easier.  I want to center messages that remind...

Rejection is 90% of the job search. It's hard to stomach. But what if I told you at least 25% of that rejection is actually a gift? I promise this isn't as cheesy as it sounds. Let me break it down using a real example from my job search: I recently applied for a dream job - a Leadership Professo...

"Grief is just love with nowhere to go." It's a phrase I return to often because grief is a tough feeling to sit with. But like with most feelings, the only way out is through. And grief is a frequent visitor throughout our job search. That's because, during the job search, our self-love often ha...