We often find ourselves thinking, "I don't want to burden my friends or family with my struggles. They have their own battles to fight." 🎎 But here's the thing, this mindset can lead to isolation, and it robs our loved ones of the chance to lend a hand. 🏮 Take…
Have you ever thought about the peculiar tradition of Santa photos? 🎅 We dress our children up in their finest, perhaps even coordinating outfits with the whole family, and then we ask them to sit on a stranger's lap and share their deepest desires for Christmas gifts. 🎁 It's a…
In the world we live in, we're so caught up in presenting the perfect image, the perfect story, that we forget to share the real, raw moments. 📚 "Cancel the Filter" is a call to action, a plea to normalize the behind-the-scenes, to be honest with ourselves and others. What…
In the heart of our bustling lives, we often find ourselves thinking, "What do I really have to contribute? What do I really have to put out there?"🎎 These are the echoes of many new parents, especially those who have just given birth. 🍼 Our biological clocks haven't quite caught…
Color of Success Podcast with Juliet Hooker
Charlie Levin's journey into publishing began with the early internet. 📝 Without a strategic plan, he embraced the digital revolution, making a notable impact at the UN. His key project: a program for the American Refugee Committee, tackling the challenge of safely collecting and delivering field reports. With social media,…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a physician, patient, and advocate, shares her unique perspective on living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 🧠 MS is an autoimmune disease, a battle where the body fails to recognize itself and instead, wages war on the nervous system. It's a chameleon of a condition, presenting differently in…
Grace Yung Foster, a transracial adoptee and foster care alumni, shares her powerful narrative about the birth of The Inclusion Initiative. 🌏 Grace was adopted into a home and community that didn't reflect her identity as an Asian American and a person of color. 🏠 She, like many other transracial…
In her South Asian community, Pritma Dhillon Chatta navigates the evolving narrative of mental health awareness. 🌏🌸 She notes a past hesitance among elders, viewing mental struggles as signs of weakness. 🙏🏽 Yet, a shift is happening, especially among the youth, fueled in part by the pandemic's reality check. 🌈…
Amy Yip, in her early thirties, faced a crossroad during dinner with a friend when fertility came up. 🍜 Her friend shared her egg freezing plans, which left Amy perplexed. 🥚 A simple remark, "Amy, we're getting old," sparked a realization. Being single, she began researching fertility, discovering the ticking…
Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing
5 Ways Leading Authentically As A Woman Will Affect Your Leadership
When the world went into lockdown, the bustling streets of performing arts fell silent. 🌉 Rosie Fiedelman, a Broadway performer, recalls the chilling moment when they were allowed back into the theater to collect their belongings. The initial thought was that this would be a brief pause, a month at…
LeRon Barton, a passionate advocate for racial equality, shares his journey of awakening to the harsh realities of systemic racism in America. 🌏 After the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin, a spark ignited within him. He became acutely aware of the racial disparities that black people face every day in…
How should leaders approach execution or implementation of DEI? 🕴🏽 The answer, surprisingly, lies in the basics of P and L. What are we offering? Who are our clients? What do they anticipate from us? The key is to listen to your customers and trace your steps back to the…
The genesis of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) can be traced back to the Nixon administration. 🏛️ It all began with a simple question: "Who works for the companies that work for the federal government?" 📝 This led to the birth of an entire industry, where strategy became the main…
Belonging 🌏 is a feeling, an expectation, and a vibe that you get when you walk into a room. There are places where you instantly feel a sense of belonging. Places where people are open, welcoming, and can't wait to see how you fit into their world. But belonging is…
In the professional world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of LinkedIn posts, where everyone seems to be achieving something extraordinary. 🏆 We see colleagues and friends sharing their promotions, their new ventures, and even their published books, and it's natural to feel a pang of self-doubt.…
In the age of social media, we're constantly bombarded with images of perfection. 📸 In holiday photos, we see our friends and family looking like they've stepped straight out of a magazine. But here's the thing - these images are curated. 🎭 We don't see the chaos behind the scenes…
We all have a relationship with social media, don't we? 📱 Just like many of us, you might find yourself caught in the web of endless scrolling. 🕸️ Sometimes, it's the negative news, and sometimes, it's as simple as falling down a rabbit hole of useless knowledge. An hour later,…
Ever feel like you're juggling a million things at once? 🎭 Being a professional and a parent is no easy feat. There's a constant whirlwind of responsibilities, from being a mother and a wife to a career woman. 🌪️ But here's a thought - let's strive for work-life harmony, not…
In the face of explicit racist ideology, we're often left wondering, "What can we do?" 🤔 As Dr. Peter Huang explains in his book, "Disrupting Racism," the answer might surprise you. It's humor. Yes, humor. 🎭 Humor has the power to make people less confrontational, to make them think, and…
Racism, a term that's been thrown around a lot lately, is not a one-size-fits-all concept. 🌏 As Dr. Peter Huang explains in his book, "Disrupting Racism," racism is a complex issue with many layers and forms, and it's crucial to understand these nuances to effectively combat it. 🕊️ Implicit racism,…
Racism, a deeply ingrained belief system, is more than just actions that can be penalized by law. 🎭 As Dr. Peter Huang explains in his book, "Disrupting Racism," It's a mindset often based on misconceptions about a person's abilities or intentions due to their skin color. 🌍 These beliefs are…
