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The Root Runs Deep – Dismantling Hierarchies and Authoritarian Regimes
As we close this chapter on fear’s weaponization, the journey toward reclaiming our shared humanity is far from over. In the next phase of this work, we will turn our focus to the systems that uphold oppression...
5 hours ago2 min read


Beyond Privilege and Relearning Empathy in Immigration Conversations
Here’s something that struck me recently: the word “empathy” contains the word “path.” Maybe that’s not a coincidence. Maybe it’s pointing us toward something we’ve lost in today’s heated immigration debates...
Jun 35 min read


The Smoke Shelter Paradox and Why Companies Still Prioritize Cigarettes Over Women’s Health
How cultural bias, outdated workplace health logic, and economic shortsightedness fail the women who keep businesses running.
Jun 26 min read


How to Be an Ally for the LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month and Beyond
Being queer has always come with its challenges, like being misunderstood, navigating the fear of coming out due to safety reasons, and being looked at as perverse or demonic.
Jun 210 min read


Quarter Life Crisis in Millennial Women, Or Saying No to Being a Good Girl
At the cusp of adulthood, many millennial women find themselves in the throes of a quarter-life crisis, a powerful mix of doubt, disillusionment, and the burning desire to reclaim their lives.
May 304 min read


When Shadows Fall on the City That Never Sleeps, How Do We Respond with Light?
They say the brightest light casts the darkest shadow. In New York City, that shadow often falls across the outer boroughs. Seeing the brilliant glow of Manhattan fade into the muted haze of Brooklyn as the train crosses...
May 254 min read


Fitness Is Not the Goal, You Are the Journey to Reclaiming Your Body and Inner Coach
Fitness isn’t just about hitting goals or perfecting routines; it’s about reconnecting with your body and embracing movement as a form of self-care. This article invites you to shift the focus from...
May 224 min read


From Silent Screams to Systemic Change and How One Voice Sparked Hope for Survivors
Samantha Avril-Andreassen never imagined her survival story would spark a movement. She didn’t write to become an author, activist, or tech founder. She wrote to be heard, because for too long...
May 226 min read


Why Mental Health Support Must Reflect Culture and Context
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes workplaces, mental health isn’t just important – it’s essential. Yet traditional wellness initiatives often miss the mark, especially for professionals navigating complex...
May 196 min read


When Safe Spaces Become Silencing Spaces
This article explores the unintended consequences of overprotective environments that sometimes silence disagreement instead of fostering true inclusion.
May 156 min read


Doing The Right Thing When It Comes to Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion targets have come under pressure from the Trump administration. Many global companies are feeling forced to change their policies as they face legal and financial repercussions.
May 123 min read


How Society Shapes the Good Girl Archetype and The Hidden Forces That Influence Brilliant Women
You’re confident, capable, and successful yet there’s a subtle pressure you feel each day to be agreeable, accommodating, and effortlessly put-together. This pressure doesn’t come from within...
May 94 min read


Peace Is a Field and How to Anchor Stillness in a World on Edge
In a time when headlines flare and fear spreads like wildfire, many sensitives, healers, and heart-led souls are choosing something different, not to turn away, but to turn inward.
May 93 min read


Why Exclusion Hurts Your Brand and the Strong Business Case for DEI
As a child growing up in the Bronx, I remember studying the Civil Rights movement and being fascinated by the courage and commitment of individuals who stood up and united to effect change. I remember wondering why some businesses failed to recognize...
May 76 min read


Shedding the Armour and Embracing Vulnerability and Healing in a Harsh World
In a world that often feels demanding and unforgiving, the instinct to protect ourselves is deeply ingrained and sometimes essential. We build walls, erect defences, and cultivate an...
May 66 min read


The Decline of Moral Values and Tradition in America at a Crossroads
We find ourselves today in a time of great uncertainty, in a nation that seems to be struggling with its very identity. The America we once knew, a land of faith, family, and personal...
Apr 236 min read


How Samantha Avril-Andreassen’s Books Illuminate Trauma, Healing, and Systemic Failures
In a world where survivors of domestic abuse, trauma, and homelessness struggle to find their voices, Samantha’s books serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Through her works Silent Screams, Loud Strength, Healing Within, The Little Voice That Roared, and Homeless, Not Defeated...
Apr 145 min read


How To Re-Frame Mental Health Conversations in African American Culture
Historically, the mental health challenges faced by the African American community have often been mischaracterized as signs of personal...
Apr 712 min read


The Creative Spark That Ignites Collective Liberation, Deep Healing, and Social Change
From the playful imaginings of childhood to collaborative community endeavors, creativity fuels our ability to envision and build toward...
Mar 254 min read


International Women’s Day and the Question of Progress
Every year on March 8th, the world turns its attention to gender equality. International Women’s Day (IWD) brings with it a flurry of...
Mar 217 min read


How Women Can Take Back Control in Business and Beyond
Gender bias is not a new issue, but it is one that continues to shape our world in ways both obvious and subtle. From the workplace...
Mar 173 min read


Are Schools Failing Underprivileged Children in STEM?
Having been in several schools that required support in Teaching and Learning in science, one moved on to one school whose primary focus...
Mar 117 min read


Finding Light in the Darkness When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
Life has a way of throwing unexpected blows, leaving us stumbling through silent darkness. Loss doesn't just come in the form of death...
Feb 263 min read


Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility
We live with diverse cultures. It does not have to be different ethnicity to talk about cultural differences. The same school or location...
Feb 242 min read
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