The holidays have a way of testing even the most grounded leaders.

Recognition is one of the sweetest gifts a leader can give.

This spooky season, we’re not talking about haunted houses or things that go bump in the night. We’re talking about the real monsters that stalk leaders everywhere—like public speaking, conflict, and hard decisions.

One of the trickiest parts of leadership is recognizing when your team has untapped potential—and finding ways to bring it out.

Good leadership is about more than hitting goals or checking boxes—it’s about cultivating people.

Because when I think of Tamatha, I know: leadership isn’t temporary. Leadership is legacy.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and the Leadership of Song

I can’t wait for y’all to see it.

Anything we do with intention—whether it’s lighting a candle, making a decision, or showing up in our work—burns brighter.

You don’t have to be “ready” to lead—just willing to be real.

Why Overachievers Burn Out First (and How I’m Learning to Move Slower)

Grace, Space, and Getting Creative Without Causing Harm

Or, what Escher taught me about self-awareness.

You would not believe the community of women my mother created. Neighbors, friends, former coworkers, cousins, caretakers, activists, artists, and mothers.

I’ve spent most of this past month in a state of profound interdependence.

The Blackfoot perspective flipped something in me. What if we are already worthy? What if no one needs to hand us dignity, because we were born with it?

"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” —Mark Twain

Visibility isn’t just personal—it’s leadership in action, and Pride reminds us why it matters.

When perfectionism is in the driver’s seat, burnout is riding shotgun.

Saying no isn’t selfish—it’s how you protect your peace, honor your energy, and lead like you mean it.