I DECIDED to take the last week to rest and that’s exactly what happened. I’ve never rested like this because I always felt too guilty, at least that’s what my inner critic said. I thought that I “shouldn’t” rest. I thought that I didn’t deserve to rest. I thought that working myself to the point …
Lately I’ve been thinking about what a personal revolution looks like in my life. My revolution is fueled by love and feminism, coaching and teaching, courage and humor, empowerment and possibility – mine and yours. Imagine what your life will feel like when you shed the fear that keeps you stuck, when you take …
Feminist hear the ABCD’s of gender slurs regularly. BIPOC feminists experience the most vile threats. As a white feminist, my race privilege insulates me. Haters on social media who would not recognize me if we were standing in line next to one another at Starbucks ordering identical drinks, called me dangerous, immoral and radical. …
I thought that I needed to wait for “something” to happen before I could be free. I told myself to work hard, be perfect (good luck with that!) and try to exceed the expectations of each situation. I told myself to wait until: I left a toxic workplace I finished my dissertation and publish my …
I love watching singles tennis. Last night I rewatched the 2019 Wimbledon semifinal match between Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal because I’ve missed watching live tennis during the pandemic. Growing up, my mother and I would watch Wimbledon on television every year. I remember Billie Jean King and Martina Navatralova. Pete Sampras, Rafa Nadal, and …
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“Things are not getting worse, they are getting uncovered. We must hold each other tight and continue to pull back the veil.” adrienne maree brown Contact Info: Site Michelle@michellemorkert.com Objectives: Get curious about what’s possible and change the world. Unit 1: Pulling Back the Veil Readings: Remember, No One Is Coming to Save Us by Roxane Gay …
There is no shortage of qualified women for leadership roles across diverse professional fields. In fact, women earn the majority of university degrees with the exception of professional degrees, and they contribute to the workforce in greater numbers than in previous generations. The question still remains, why are women largely absent from equal representation in …
I’ve got a crazy idea. . . I’m not sure this is realistic, but. . . What if. . . I’ve always wanted to. . . Don’t you cherish conversations about aspirational ideas with special people who respond positively and authentically? I love that idea! What if…? Of course you could do that! Emilie …
