There’s this thing I do. I write reminders to myself on Post-It Notes. I’m not talking about what I need to grab at the store, or my to-do list. I write down badass notes to myself.Notes that reaffirm Greatness. Joy. Soul-stirring Adventure. Then I place them in the most random places, so when I least […]
Have you ever witnessed a child refusing to give up their favorite pajamas or costume, even after they’ve outgrown them? A coach friend of mine, Jess Eley, recently shared about her daughter not wanting to give up her too small pajamas and compared it to anyone who is in a growth phase. I thought this […]
One of the concepts in the book that stuck with me was the idea of the “Middle-Status Conformity Effect.” Grant shared there were 3 common truths in every organization’s hierarchy: 1. Those at the top felt they had more freedom to deviate from the norm and to be trailblazers. 2. Those at the bottom had little […]
You need to take yourself out on a date.Spend more time with you. More than anything else…you should stop putting off the things you want to do simply because you’re waiting for someone to do it with you. Your happiness and quest for adventure shouldn’t be tied to someone else’s desires aligning with yours.If you […]
MOAB, UTAH!October 10 – 13, 2019When’s the last time life slowed down, things got so simple and quiet that you had the time to stop and be mindful of just breathing? When was the last time you’ve looked inward and thought of your own magic? Well, the *next* time is coming, at the Fall 2019 Color […]
This week while scrolling through Facebook I landed on an article from Ebony Magazine, titled “The Pressure of Being a “Strong Black Woman” Often Leads to Depression. My visceral reaction was FINALLY. Finally, the world is starting to recognize that the idea that black woman can and should endure ANYTHING and keep pushing is asinine. […]
I’m absolutely PUMPED about the Fall 2019 Color Outside Retreat! We’ll be announcing the details soon (like within the next week), but first wanted to give you a few hints about where we’ll be basking in some soul-stirring adventure! Here are some clues: This area is home to not one, but TWO, well-known and visually-stunning […]
I feel like this is a first. Netflix released Ava Duvernay’s “When They See Us,” a retelling of The Central Park 5 case. Since May 31st the conversation surrounding the series has not only centered on the the outrage of injustice for the 5 young men, but most notably, that watching it can induce significant […]
One of my favorite parts about doing what I’m doing is getting to hear your stories. Whether it’s that of triumph, you rediscovering who you are, finding JOY in the quiet moments, and even the struggles. It’s what keeps me going. The stories I hear from our community are bold, powerful, and a constant reminder […]
I love being a Black woman. I wouldn’t change it for the world. But one of the things that I find so irritating moving through this world (ahem, country) as a woman of color is how fucking overqualified we have to be in order to move forward sometimes. While I am so excited to see […]