Today, I’m once again drawing inspiration from Wicked (the book turned musical turned two-part film adaptation), this time through the lens of its deuteragonist (a new word I learned that means the second most important character), Glinda Upland (formerly Galinda), portrayed in the films by Ariana Grande. Often dismissed as…
Resilience in Oz
Resilience in Oz: Elphaba’s Underground Work
Every leader faces two forms of growth: the work no one sees and the transformation everyone eventually notices. Similarly, once planted and before a tree ever breaks the surface, it fights to establish its roots in the dark. quietly, patiently, and powerfully. So often, people see the wins, the promotions,…
Resilience in Oz: How Elphaba Found Grounding in a World Determined to Misjudge
Spoiler Alert: This newsletter discusses key scenes and character development from Wicked. Read on if you’re okay with spoilers! As Wicked: For Good lights up theaters and dominates the cultural conversation, I couldn’t help but revisit one of the most misunderstood characters of modern storytelling: Elphaba. While everyone is talking…