In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs," the author reflects on the importance of joy in leadership amid challenging work. They emphasize that joy exists in healing moments, such as helping students and witnessing positive changes in others. This realization empowers leaders to…
In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs," the author reflects on the importance of joy in leadership amid challenging work. They emphasize that joy exists in healing moments, such as helping students and witnessing positive changes in others. This realization empowers leaders to…
The post emphasizes that true belonging in the workplace transcends mere inclusion and performance, advocating for a new model based on co-creation and reciprocity. It highlights the importance of trust, genuine leadership, and ongoing transformation, advocating for…
The post emphasizes that true belonging in the workplace transcends mere inclusion and performance, advocating for a new model based on co-creation and reciprocity. It highlights the importance of trust, genuine leadership, and ongoing transformation, advocating for…
The author discusses the emotional labor often expected from marginalized individuals in predominantly white institutions, highlighting the toll it takes on their well-being. They emphasize that this labor is unrecognized and unpaid, urging leaders to honor and…
The author discusses the emotional labor often expected from marginalized individuals in predominantly white institutions, highlighting the toll it takes on their well-being. They emphasize that this labor is unrecognized and unpaid, urging leaders to honor and…
The author emphasizes that true DEI work begins with disruption rather than comfort. Conflict isn't the enemy; silence is. Drawing from personal experiences in a diverse family, they advocate for facing tensions and conversations honestly, seeing conflict as a…
The author emphasizes that true DEI work begins with disruption rather than comfort. Conflict isn't the enemy; silence is. Drawing from personal experiences in a diverse family, they advocate for facing tensions and conversations honestly, seeing conflict as a…
The author reflects on their journey of writing "Backstroke & Breakthroughs" as a means to confront buried memories and emotions. This practice became essential for healing, serving as a ritual that transforms pain into clarity. By sharing their story, the author encourages…
The author reflects on their journey of writing "Backstroke & Breakthroughs" as a means to confront buried memories and emotions. This practice became essential for healing, serving as a ritual that transforms pain into clarity. By sharing their story, the author encourages…
The author reflects on the transformative power of rest, emphasizing that it is a birthright and an act of resistance, especially in a society that thrives on exhaustion. Through personal experiences of hardship and self-discovery, they advocate for valuing stillness and…
The author reflects on the transformative power of rest, emphasizing that it is a birthright and an act of resistance, especially in a society that thrives on exhaustion. Through personal experiences of hardship and self-discovery, they advocate for valuing stillness and…
The author reflects on the transformative impact of creating safe spaces in both personal and professional contexts, particularly in public media. They emphasize leadership rooted in empathy and confidence-building, rather than mere titles. Despite personal achievements and…
The author reflects on the transformative impact of creating safe spaces in both personal and professional contexts, particularly in public media. They emphasize leadership rooted in empathy and confidence-building, rather than mere titles. Despite personal achievements and…
In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs," the author reflects on returning to swimming as a means of healing after overcoming personal challenges. Teaching swim lessons at the YMCA helped reclaim their rhythm and trust in their body. The connection with students served as a reminder that…
In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs," the author reflects on returning to swimming as a means of healing after overcoming personal challenges. Teaching swim lessons at the YMCA helped reclaim their rhythm and trust in their body. The connection with students served as a reminder that…
The importance of scope in project management was highlighted through a friend's interview experience. Nathan felt uncertain after meeting with a sustainability company that failed to define his role and responsibilities. Clarity is essential for organizations to engage…
The importance of scope in project management was highlighted through a friend's interview experience. Nathan felt uncertain after meeting with a sustainability company that failed to define his role and responsibilities. Clarity is essential for organizations to engage…
My brother constantly pushed boundaries at home and school, often causing chaos. His defiance wasn't just energetic; it stemmed from a deeper fear of silence and introspection. Through his mischief, he tested the world’s limits and taught me that those…
My brother constantly pushed boundaries at home and school, often causing chaos. His defiance wasn't just energetic; it stemmed from a deeper fear of silence and introspection. Through his mischief, he tested the world’s limits and taught me that those…
The author reflects on their upbringing in Islam, highlighting the beauty of its structure despite personal doubt. Through growth and a near-death experience, their spirituality evolved beyond ritual, focusing on connection and presence with the divine. They emphasize the…
The author reflects on their upbringing in Islam, highlighting the beauty of its structure despite personal doubt. Through growth and a near-death experience, their spirituality evolved beyond ritual, focusing on connection and presence with the divine. They emphasize the…
The author reflects on their multifaceted identity as a biracial, bisexual individual raised in a Muslim household, highlighting struggles with acceptance from various communities. They criticize toxic queerness for enforcing hierarchies and emphasize the importance of…
The author reflects on their multifaceted identity as a biracial, bisexual individual raised in a Muslim household, highlighting struggles with acceptance from various communities. They criticize toxic queerness for enforcing hierarchies and emphasize the importance of…
In the Grove Between Worlds, Lumen, a unique being with deer legs and golden antlers, discovers a lost blue feather. He learns it belongs to a tiny bird, which he helps by returning it. This act of kindness teaches Lumen that assisting others in finding their way also…
In the Grove Between Worlds, Lumen, a unique being with deer legs and golden antlers, discovers a lost blue feather. He learns it belongs to a tiny bird, which he helps by returning it. This act of kindness teaches Lumen that assisting others in finding their way also…
Trust is the foremost metric in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), often overlooked yet essential for genuine participation. It's built on consistency, transparency, and care. To create effective Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), prioritize listening to community…
Trust is the foremost metric in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), often overlooked yet essential for genuine participation. It's built on consistency, transparency, and care. To create effective Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), prioritize listening to community…
The author expresses a desire to create a media platform that genuinely represents diverse voices, particularly those of marginalized communities. This space would prioritize honesty, healing, and empowerment, fostering storytelling that includes joy and pain alike. The…
The author expresses a desire to create a media platform that genuinely represents diverse voices, particularly those of marginalized communities. This space would prioritize honesty, healing, and empowerment, fostering storytelling that includes joy and pain alike. The…
In a recent webinar by YAYAHPS, experienced public media professionals discussed career mobility and strategies for overcoming industry challenges. They emphasized the importance of networking, recognizing when to leave toxic workplaces, and seeking…
In a recent webinar by YAYAHPS, experienced public media professionals discussed career mobility and strategies for overcoming industry challenges. They emphasized the importance of networking, recognizing when to leave toxic workplaces, and seeking…
Episode 23 The Arrival at the Vault The sea parts. The Vault of Benjamin rises in full celestial majesty—a twelve-sided crystal pyramid, etched with names in every language of the tribes, both known and long-lost. Each side pulses with a different…
Episode 23 The Arrival at the Vault The sea parts. The Vault of Benjamin rises in full celestial majesty—a twelve-sided crystal pyramid, etched with names in every language of the tribes, both known and long-lost. Each side pulses with a different…
After moving to Florida post-graduation, the author experienced a thrilling yet challenging transition to independence. However, a sudden medical emergency forced a year of bedridden recovery, prompting a journey of patience and resilience. The experience taught valuable…
After moving to Florida post-graduation, the author experienced a thrilling yet challenging transition to independence. However, a sudden medical emergency forced a year of bedridden recovery, prompting a journey of patience and resilience. The experience taught valuable…
In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs – Post #5," the author reflects on his journey as a Black swimmer from Cleveland, emphasizing the clarity and discipline gained through competitive swimming. This solitary sport fostered resilience, internal growth, and confidence despite…
In "Backstroke & Breakthroughs – Post #5," the author reflects on his journey as a Black swimmer from Cleveland, emphasizing the clarity and discipline gained through competitive swimming. This solitary sport fostered resilience, internal growth, and confidence despite…
In "Descent into the Flame-Root," Rudolph and companions descend Mount Nyomi to confront Echo-Walkers, distorted forms of lost loved ones. Using the power of memory, Rudolph liberates them, reaching the Wordsmith, who gifts him the First Rune. This arcane…
In "Descent into the Flame-Root," Rudolph and companions descend Mount Nyomi to confront Echo-Walkers, distorted forms of lost loved ones. Using the power of memory, Rudolph liberates them, reaching the Wordsmith, who gifts him the First Rune. This arcane…
In Episode 21, Rudolph aids the Children of the Foundry, revealing their true identities and leading them to join the Circle. He confronts false prophets in a ruined Simeonite observatory, awakening their memories. He also influences warrior-lovers Amina and…
In Episode 21, Rudolph aids the Children of the Foundry, revealing their true identities and leading them to join the Circle. He confronts false prophets in a ruined Simeonite observatory, awakening their memories. He also influences warrior-lovers Amina and…
After a near-death experience following a move to Florida, the author faced a long recovery that necessitated relearning patience, asking for help, and believing in personal comeback. Returning to their first job at the YMCA, they learned that starting over is a courageous…
After a near-death experience following a move to Florida, the author faced a long recovery that necessitated relearning patience, asking for help, and believing in personal comeback. Returning to their first job at the YMCA, they learned that starting over is a courageous…
In Episode 19, "The Threshold of Dreams," four protagonists face personal trials in the Dreamforge. Each emerges transformed: Sunny chooses uncertainty, Kito embraces freedom, Amirah redefines memory, and Rudolph accepts purpose over peace. Together, they awaken the…
In Episode 19, "The Threshold of Dreams," four protagonists face personal trials in the Dreamforge. Each emerges transformed: Sunny chooses uncertainty, Kito embraces freedom, Amirah redefines memory, and Rudolph accepts purpose over peace. Together, they awaken the…
In Episode 18, Rudolph seeks to unite the Reubenites, Simeonites, and Issachar through memories and truths. He breaks their seals, sacrifices a cherished memory, and navigates time to find the Issachar Elder. Together, they complete the Circle of Twelve, opening the…
In Episode 18, Rudolph seeks to unite the Reubenites, Simeonites, and Issachar through memories and truths. He breaks their seals, sacrifices a cherished memory, and navigates time to find the Issachar Elder. Together, they complete the Circle of Twelve, opening the…