The world is so full of life, death, love, suffering, joy, and sorrow right now. In the midst of overwhelm, anxiety and the question of, “Am I enough? Am I doing enough?” I invite you to take the time to settle yourself and celebrate the present moment. In the realm of self-discovery, I find my […]

Behind every feminist… is the truth. Contributed by an author who chooses to remain anonymous. Thank you for your bravery.  Since the #MeToo movement, I’ve had to reckon with my own truth, a truth that I had long stuffed into the recesses of history because I was convinced it did not need to be retold. […]

She comes from a lineage of impeccable posture and stands tall, yet covers her eyes and hides her young face as she reveals her dream of becoming a nurse. I am slow to respond on the exterior, yet my interior races with all the complications involved in such a dream – the educational costs, the logistics of […]

Behind every feminist is music …a continuation of the #shithole rant with a song by Stoneface Honey. I have a band called Stoneface Honey. We’re working on an album right now that I can’t wait to share, but after Trump’s #shithole #shitshow, I had to share the acoustic version of My Land because sometimes #shithole country-inspired songs […]

Behind every feminist is a dream…and an amazing woman like Coretta Scott King. I love the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. I read his biography when I was a clueless 19-year-old white girl and it quickly unveiled the warm and fuzzy filter through which I’d viewed the world while growing up in Portland, Oregon. […]

Behind every feminist is a shithole. On the infamous Election Day of 2017, I was on my way to a conference in Cleveland. During a layover in San Francisco, I watched the news in an airport bar. I couldn’t believe it. I looked around and realized that I was surrounded by people who would probably […]

Behind Every Feminist is a Wall That was in her way and blocking her view. She may have cursed as she approached and looked for a way around. Or she may have come from a place where little girls watched their mothers and grandmothers treat walls like doors. Or a place where women increased their […]

Behind every feminist is courage. I’m working on a program facilitated by the brilliant Nisha Moodley called Soul of Leadership. I’m compelled to admit that this is one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done for my inner self. When I signed up for this journey, I was instantly connected with so many brilliant […]

Behind every feminist are words. Words are powerful. There are a lot of arguments around the possibility of language shaping your perspective, but what I want to focus on is language that we grew up hearing and reading that isn’t doing us any favors. When I hear ‘man and wife‘ at a wedding, my heart […]