When the Waves are High ... We Rise Higher
Let's cut through the noise:
Last week's conversations with hundreds of you, along with the incredible support from our wider #community, confirm what I already knew—we're not backing down. Period.
Your voices reach me, one after another, raw and real, showing both your battle scars and your blazing #determination. This isn't just about surviving setbacks ... it's about #thriving despite them.
If there was ever a time to be #resilient for yourself and your #community, it's now. This isn't optional .... it's survival.
Hard truth time:
• Performative #allyship won't cut it anymore
• Silence is not just compliance ... it's complicity
• Your comfort zone? Leave it at the door
• Your burnout helps no one—protect your peace to make room for impact
3 non-negotiables I'm living by ...
1. Get in the Game - For Real
• Join #ERGs / #AffinityGroups - yes, even if you're not "part of" that community
• Show up consistently, not just during #heritagemonths
• Listen more than you speak
• Take the learning back to your teams
• Repeat. Every. Damn. Day.
2. Community is Our #Superpower
• We rise by #liftingothers
• Even the real messy stories heal and connect
• Collective wisdom lights the way
• Hold space for rest and restoration
3. Build Your Support System
• Share your story—the messy, uncomfortable, real parts
• Connect with intention, not for attention
• Build #networks that challenge and champion you
• Guard your energy like the precious resource it is
Remember:
• Discomfort is where growth happens
• Your #privilege? Use it as a battering ram for change
• Your voice carries power—amplify others who've been silenced
• Your resilience is a radical act of resistance
No more playing it safe. No more waiting for perfect conditions. The time for bold, #authentic action is now. But remember—this is a marathon, not a sprint. Take care of yourself with the same fierce dedication you bring to this work.
What real, uncomfortable steps are you taking to push culture forward while maintaining your resilience? Drop your truth below. #NoFilter #RealTalk #CultureChange #SustainableResistance
Let's cut through the noise:
Last week's conversations with hundreds of you, along with the incredible support from our wider #community, confirm what I already knew—we're not backing down. Period.
Your voices reach me, one after another, raw and real, showing both your battle scars and your blazing #determination. This isn't just about surviving setbacks ... it's about #thriving despite them.
If there was ever a time to be #resilient for yourself and your #community, it's now. This isn't optional .... it's survival.
Hard truth time:
• Performative #allyship won't cut it anymore
• Silence is not just compliance ... it's complicity
• Your comfort zone? Leave it at the door
• Your burnout helps no one—protect your peace to make room for impact
3 non-negotiables I'm living by ...
1. Get in the Game - For Real
• Join #ERGs / #AffinityGroups - yes, even if you're not "part of" that community
• Show up consistently, not just during #heritagemonths
• Listen more than you speak
• Take the learning back to your teams
• Repeat. Every. Damn. Day.
2. Community is Our #Superpower
• We rise by #liftingothers
• Even the real messy stories heal and connect
• Collective wisdom lights the way
• Hold space for rest and restoration
3. Build Your Support System
• Share your story—the messy, uncomfortable, real parts
• Connect with intention, not for attention
• Build #networks that challenge and champion you
• Guard your energy like the precious resource it is
Remember:
• Discomfort is where growth happens
• Your #privilege? Use it as a battering ram for change
• Your voice carries power—amplify others who've been silenced
• Your resilience is a radical act of resistance
No more playing it safe. No more waiting for perfect conditions. The time for bold, #authentic action is now. But remember—this is a marathon, not a sprint. Take care of yourself with the same fierce dedication you bring to this work.
What real, uncomfortable steps are you taking to push culture forward while maintaining your resilience? Drop your truth below. #NoFilter #RealTalk #CultureChange #SustainableResistance