A dance instructor made me cry once.
It was in the early 2010s. I built simple WordPress sites for small businesses in and around Boulder, Colorado. For around $650—a pretty low rate—I would set up a site and offer a two-hour tutorial on …
At this stage of the pandemic, it’s surprising to exactly no one that spending lots of time on Zoom can be exhausting. The problem is so common that it even has a catchy name — Zoom fatigue — and an avalanche of articles …
The other day my husband and I were watching the news and a politician discussing the state of affairs in Washington began with “in my humble opinion.” Over the course of his short interview he repeated that phrase four or five times. He …
The world of business as we once knew it changed overnight in early 2020 when the pandemic forced many companies to pivot to a remote work model. I had just moved to the Bay Area temporarily to be closer to our network and three weeks in, that adventur…
When I came out professionally, there was no big party or public announcement. It happened gradually.
I’d lived in places where the laws dictate not everyone is equal and was all too aware in some situations, it is dangerous for people in the LG…
My manager recently commended me for taking so much time off from work. I felt a pang of guilt.
We had just completed my 90-day review, and it went well in spite of what my impostor syndrome told me to expect. Taking time off wasn’t a probl…
In recent years, we’ve seen growing emphasis on culture as a driver of business success—with plenty of data to prove it. One study found that engaged employees can drive a 21% increase in profitability, and a 10% bump in customer ratings….
I overcame colorblindness by collaborating with—and trusting—people who were much better than I am at seeing color. As a leader, I learned early on to identify where they are stronger than I am in other ways as well.
It can be intimidatin…
The venture capital industry plays an important role in empowering small businesses—the backbone of America’s economy. The industry makes up a mere 0.2% of GDP, but delivers a stunning 21% of U.S. GDP in the form of revenue backed by vent…
We’re coming up on that time of year that is traditionally one of the most stressful, but this year will have a twist: Holiday Season 2021 will be the first time that many families gather together since before the recent global health crisis.
Fo…
