Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Creating a more equitable, inclusive world starts with understanding and action. Whether in the workplace or broader society, embracing diversity fosters innovation, empathy, and stronger communities. Discover insights on building environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Power, Grooming, and Institutional Blindness in High-Control Religious Systems
Uncovering the hidden dangers of high-control religious systems, this article explores the psychological impact of grooming, obedience, and institutional blindness. Lindsey Leavitt reflects on her own...
Why Most Change Never Happens and the Simple Infrastructure We’ve Been Missing
Most meaningful change begins quietly. With one person thinking, this isn’t okay. This could be better. Why does nobody fix this? A frustration. A problem. A concern. A question. A hope. But in...
Unpacking Mysogyny, Personal Responsibility, and Systemic Forces
Misogyny, a pervasive disdain, mistrust, or devaluation of women, has shaped human societies for millennia. Its expressions range from institutional exclusion to subtle internalized beliefs about what it means...
The Uterus Curse – The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman in a World That Claims Equality
Being a woman can be a powerful thing. A female brain paired with intuition is basically nature’s cheat code. We’ve got our own sixth sense, our own language, and yes, the secret that all women know.
Coming Home to Our Roots – The Blueprint That Shapes Us
As I embark on a visit to my country of birth, Sri Lanka, after a seven-year absence, I find myself reflecting deeply on the meaning of home. This reflection was unexpectedly sparked by an essay...
The Road to Civil Engineering – One Woman’s Story, A Blueprint for the Next Generation of Girls in STEM
When I sat down to speak with civil engineer Margaret Briegmann for my video interview, Girls & Engineering: Let’s Talk, I expected a career story. What I heard instead was something far more important.
How to Spark a Child’s Imagination and Curiosity
Children today have endless access to information but fewer opportunities to explore, wonder and think for themselves. Curiosity isn’t just a personality trait, it is a learnable mindset linked...
Beware Our Idols and Lift the Lens
We often speak of the Founding Fathers as if they were carved fully formed from marble, paragons of virtue, united in purpose, pure of intention. But history, when viewed without the haze of nostalgia...
When Communities Are Divided – The Lasting Trauma of Today’s Immigration Crackdowns
Recent increases in immigration enforcement across the United States have generated significant scholarly concern regarding long-term impacts on families, communities, and social institutions.
Unveiling the Monstrous Feminine
The figure of the monstrous feminine has captivated human imagination for centuries, with representations of powerful and threatening women appearing in myths, folklore, and cultural...
Designing Support Systems That Protect Your Self-Advocacy Energy
You close your laptop. The board meeting ends. You made the ask, clearly, calmly, strategically. Someone nodded. Someone pushed back. Someone stayed unreadable. From the outside, it looks like a wim.
