In September 2021, I was featured on the “Building the Village” podcast hosted by Dr. Brandon William Jones. In the podcast, when asked about what experiences have shaped me to be who I am today. One of the things I shared was my time at the summer camp Manice run…
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Living the “Resilience Tree Model” – Venus, Serena, and Richard Williams’ Journey
I just finished watching King Richard the film about the Williams family and the development of the resilience and career of Venus and Serena Williams and it too is an example of the Resilience Tree Model for women leaders of color and those that support them. Roots – Richard made…
The Tea Story
This morning as I rushed out the door I decided not to make my usual morning tea. As I drove I thought about if or how I could still get some made. I remembered a tea bag I had in the car. My thoughts then went down the rabbit hole…
Leadership Lessons from Dance – Will the Real Leader Please Stand Up
I know I am making an impact in my dance community when during teacher training we were told to partner up and for leaders to all face the same direction. So I did but then the lead next to me shifted to face the opposite direction and I in turn…
You Don’t Control Your Environment, But You’re Not Stuck Either
One of the most common questions I get about the Resilience Tree is this: “If environment matters so much… how much control do we actually have over it?” The answer is nuanced; and important. Because how you understand this determines whether you feel empowered or stuck. Two Types of Influence…