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anti-racism

Anti-Racism Check-In: How’s That Going? 

This week on the podcast, we are going to check back in on how our desire to be a better person around race. And our efforts to educate ourselves on how to be anti-racists are going. After all, since last… more →

expand your education on racism

Expand Your Education On Racism

Each of us has to take responsibility to expand your education on racism about the issues we care about. When it comes to racism, frankly, white people are playing catch-up. We may know deep down that racism is wrong. That… more →

Coping Mechanism

Question Your Coping Mechanism

There are probably things you’ve been doing to help you cope with these weird, weird times that maybe aren’t the healthiest choices. Could be something like staying up late, or eating lots of baked goods, or drinking a lot more,… more →

stimulus check

How to Spend Your Stimulus Check

As we are now over a year into the pandemic, it’s time for some real talk about some of the harder things we’re collectively facing, but not talking about all that much. For today, that means thinking about what we’re… more →

Creating A Quarantine Routine

Creating a Quarantine Routine

When it comes to steadying yourself during uncertain times,  routine is your friend. Creating a quarantine routine will give your days a basic rhythm and help ground you. Doing so will also ensure that you’re doing the things that sustain… more →

passive aggressive gift

Have You Ever Gotten a Passive Aggressive Gift?

Sometimes gifts don’t feel like a gift at all; they feel more like a dig. Or maybe even more like a slap. You know—the straightening iron if you have curly hair. Or the subscription to Weight Watchers when you’ve been… more →

Harsh words

Harsh Words With Strangers, Anyone?

Shoo-WEEE tensions are running high out there. It makes sense: we’re all dealing with, at minimum, a ton of uncertainty. Will schools open in the fall? Will we have money to pay rent/payroll/bills? Is it safe to hug grandma? It’s… more →

become a better you on race

Become a Better Person on Race

Who would have thought that if I wanted to become a better person on race, I’d have to suspend a little ‘ole Facebook ad campaign four days after I started it? I wanted to whine about it a little, because… more →

service

5 Ways to Be of Service for MLK Day

This coming weekend is three days long in America because Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Because King was such a powerful model for being of service to others, a great way to honor his legacy is to do… more →

Make a difference

5 Ways to Make a Difference on Make a Difference Day

Make a Difference Day—an unofficial holiday since 1992 that encourages community engagement—is happening on Saturday, October 26th. It’s the perfect opportunity to make time to give back before the whirlwind of the holidays sets in. But how can you take… more →