Nonprofit leaders, We all understand that donors and foundations want to see where their money is going. And truthfully? When we accept funding, we accept a level of access. But access should never come at the cost of program disruption, interrogation, or client exploitation. S.O.F.T. Leadership ™ requires ethical leadership and that is something different. […]
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When I teach and talk about S.O.F.T. Leadership™, I’m not asking leaders to abandon rigor, results, or responsibility. I’m asking them to return to what actually works. Here’s how Sesame Street mirrors my S.O.F.T. framework: Strategy: Asking Before Acting On Sesame Street, understanding always comes before instruction. That’s Strategy in S.O.F.T. Leadership™—leading with curiosity
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The Winter Solstice on Sunday, 12/21/25, marked the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It was a quiet threshold moment when darkness peaks and light began its slow return. You already know how much I love summer, but the Winter Solstice offered a leadership lesson I’ve learned to respect. Because winter
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For many high-performing Women of Color in leadership, the holiday season is anything but restful. It’s a time of year layered with expectations — at work, in our families, in our communities, and within ourselves. We’re closing out budgets and initiatives, showing up for end-of-year celebrations, holding space for others’ emotions, and often carrying
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Today is the last day of November and I am ending the month slowly…softly…intentionally. Two months ago, I had an idea for big Black Friday offer that would start early, be available on Small Business Saturday, and end of Sunday – but likely be extended through Cyber Monday. I simultaneously decided to rebuild my
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Proof That Leadership Can Be Both Soft and Strong For years, my work has focused on two essential audiences: Emerging leaders pursuing degrees or just entering the workforce High-performing Women of Color navigating burnout, identity loss, and the pressure to hold it all together in leadership At first glance, these may seem like two
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QUESTION: What does wholeness look and feel like for you? Sometimes when we don’t show up fully in professional spaces it isn’t because we’re fearful, code-switching or battling imposter syndrome. Sometimes we don’t show up fully in professional spaces because we realize they don’t deserve access to all parts of us. Real Talk! What
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My truth: I am multi-passionate and often struggle with narrowing my business focus for extended periods of time. It would feel like I had to choose between authentic parts of myself, or I was being forced leave a part of me out…but no longer. I am fully embracing all of me! You know me
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As a first-generation leader, I have dedicated myself to creating more women leaders. I’ve spent 2 decades pouring into Women and Girls of Color in multiple capacities and I’m not done yet. I recognize that Women of Color in leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace. Currently, I am utilizing my education,
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Career Advancement Fact: Personal development is as important as professional development. Personal development can take many forms from therapy to journaling to travel. Travel is one of my loves and I generally use my birthday as an opportunity to go someplace new and try something new (when available). Travel can expand your perspective, reduce
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