Decolonizing Philanthropy
As my little brother said in a text, “Watched the whole thing. You’re a bad mofo.” Which is about as good as it gets in terms of sibling compliments about an academic presentation on a heady social justice topic. Even if you don’t understand the term “decolonization” and aren’t in the field of philanthropy, check … Continue reading Decolonizing Philanthropy
Self-Compassion (and What This Means for Women’s Liberation)
Self-compassion is more than being nice to ourselves, which for women is very good news because we tend to be our own harshest critics. We struggle with perfectionism, always finding the flaws in our bodies, our homes, our work, and our roles as daughters/mothers/wives/etc. We’re too busy caring for everyone else, so the idea of … Continue reading Self-Compassion (and What This Means for Women’s Liberation)
The Mentorship Paradox (and What this Means for Women’s Liberation)
Oprah is my mentor. And also Brené Brown. Whenever I am in a funk or facing down a fear, I turn to them to find the clarity and peace that I need most. They can be yours, too. All you need is one of their books, podcasts, or YouTube videos to directly access their wisdom. … Continue reading The Mentorship Paradox (and What this Means for Women’s Liberation)
The Confidence Myth (and What This Means for Women’s Liberation)
I fell in love with Wonder Woman when I was six years old. She was a superhero made just for girls, and she was fabulous. My dad got me an autographed picture of her that we hung by my bed, and every night, I fantasized about having my own magical bracelets, truth-telling lasso, and invisible … Continue reading The Confidence Myth (and What This Means for Women’s Liberation)
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