Less Resolutions, More Rest
I hope your 2023 is off to a great start! The last time you heard from me, I shared reflections on why 2022 was a magical year for me,...
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- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Reflecting on 2022: Joy, Lessons and Radical Rest
A single year is a short and long period of time. In the grand scheme of things, it’s “just” one year. On the other hand, it’s 365 days...
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
My Big Ideas for 2023
I have exciting news to share! LinkedIn has selected yours truly to offer my predictions for their #BigIdeas2023 highlight. Over on...
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
On Giving: How to Inclusively Support Meaningful Causes
The world can feel challenging and painful. There are many worthy causes that those of us with (some) financial privilege can impact by...
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
How Do You Teach Kids About Gratitude?
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, which is a complicated holiday. Its origins and mythology are deeply problematic...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Four Ways Women of Color Can Protect Their Mental Health at Work
I recently opened up about a time in my career when I was the only woman of color at a previous job. The endless racial gaslighting and...
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Recovering From Being the Only Woman of Color at Work
The first time I was bullied at work, I convinced myself it was no big deal. As the first woman in my family to graduate from a four-year...
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
My Conversation With Brené Brown on Navigating Criticism
I shared last week that I was honored to join Brené Brown on her podcast (for the third time!) with my dear friend Aiko Bethea. We...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
My Conversation with Brené Brown and Aiko Bethea on the heart of leadership
My mum says I loved to talk since pretty much the moment I learned to speak. I also loved stories—hearing and telling them. So it’s my...
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Me
Did you know there are at least twelve holidays between now and Christmas – the most recognized holiday in the West on December 25th?...
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
It Matters That We’re All at the Brink of Burnout
May I admit something? I’m tired. It’s the kind of bone-deep tired that I know, if left unchecked, can easily turn into burnout. And...
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
Five (Short!) Reads To Inspire and Challenge You Before 2022 Ends
I know I’ve spent much of the past few newsletters sharing my achievements (Audiobook! LinkedIn learning! Events!) But, the vast majority...
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Secret to Impactful Workplace Inclusion
Have you heard the phrase, the road to hell is paved with good intentions? Well: I prefer not to generalize, but when it comes to...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
What I Learned From Narrating Inclusion on Purpose, the Audiobook
“Women should be seen and not heard.” That was the message I heard growing up. I was taught – in ways both overt and subtle – that it was...
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
Colorism: the rarely-talked about workplace bias that affects millions
A painful truth: my lighter skin afforded me a certain level of acceptance within society when I was growing up in Singapore. But. I was...
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
Why Inclusion Can’t Exist Without Psychological Safety
In 2019 (before the world went topsy turvy), I flew to London to attend the prestigious Thinkers50 gala. Completely unexpectedly, I had...
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