
Welcome to my dedicated space on the internet where I share insights, stories, and strategies from my journey in affordable housing advocacy.
I invite you to join me as I explore the impact of secure housing, discuss the ongoing fight for fair housing, and share personal experiences that shape my commitment to creating safer, more inclusive communities.
Recent selections from my blog:
From Challenges to Change
What does a flight, a fortune teller, and a lesson have in common?
As we were descending into Charlotte, a quiet man seated next to me unexpectedly shared, โ๐๐ฎ ๐ข๐ค๐ข ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐.โ
A lot of organizations claim to value creativity, but there's a difference between saying it and actually supporting it.
How can you tell which is which?
I made a rookie mistake even though ๐ต๐ฆ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ I'm not a rookie.
Daylight Savings Time - definitely ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต the week for a 5:15am departure and early flight. My whole being knew it was really 4:15am. Coffee was consumed. And for every meeting, my go-to phrase was: โwant to grab coffee?โ
On my visit to the Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, I learned a lot from a chicken sandwich and โฆ a staircase.
This week I spent hours being strategic and not living off emails.
It felt unconventional to disconnect from my laptop and activate an out-of-office reply. However, each quarter, I prioritize such periods toโฆ
Valentine's Day in the workplace is more than candy-covered treats - it can be about affirmation, kindness, and authenticity. Today, Iโm reflecting on a moment that truly embodies that spirit. nd appreciation today!
I met my younger self for coffee. She was 20 minutes late and I was 10 minutes early. She ordered a caramel frappuccino - extra whip, no hesitation. ๐ฏ I held my nonfat latte and smiled.
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Self-preservation is a superpower Iโm still discovering. Too often, we focus solely on getting the work done and overlook this hidden gem.
It's January - cold, gray, and seemingly endless. Just because we can't see spring yet doesn't mean it's not on its way; it's a cycle. Affordable housing faces similar challenges: the hurdles are many, and the progress can feel as slow as the passing of winter butโฆ