08/07/2026
Are you waiting for or creating, the world YOU would rather live in?
Exactly one year ago I was burned out from an organization that promised to hold itself accountable to DEI. Praising staff for "it taking a village" while removing it's commitment from the website as I managed it. And it wasn't until after departure that I learned from other colleagues they too were under duress from a performative leadership of care.
So I had a choice to make, transition to another organization with fresh fears a new org might do the same or choose to build something new. Something that holds me accountable to my professional skills in a way I never thought to use them before. After rewatching an interview of James Baldwin on the tonight show, a choice was made and I bought a one way ticket to figuring this year out abroad.
Too be honest I was terrified. "What have I done!? Why would I do this in this economy!? What if XYZ happens and I regret everything!?" And yet 5 months in, I'm still alive with my professional skills intact and building my own way forward. I'm not suggesting you do this, but again I ask you...are you waiting for or creating, the world YOU would rather live in?
Follow a long as I build trust not just in my professional skills, but in the human ability to survive each moment as it comes along.
