From Challenges To Change

Welcome to From Challenges to Change, a space where I share my personal and professional experiences to inspire change and advocate for affordable housing.

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Gold in the Grind

I'm practicing nonstop for an upcoming speaking event. I've been walking around with notecards in the evening. And my daughter has thoughts on how well it’s (not) going. “Zombie eyes,” she said. Ouch. Nailed it?!?

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Sparking Joy Through Kindness

Our team is gathering around a bingo board. Not for a regular game, but for 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨. At first, it looks simple: squares filled with thoughtful actions.

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A Sip of Self-Awareness

That time I drank a stranger’s water on a flight …

Last flight of the day. East Coast → West Coast. Late enough to feel like a red eye.

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Five Lessons in Lasting Leadership

Over the past decade, I’ve tracked the metrics, celebrated a bucket of Quadel firsts, and left plenty of “Katie footprints” along the way. But the milestones only tell part of the story.

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Building Solution Bridges

Podcasting has a unique way of expanding your perspective. 🎙️
I may not agree with everything a guest says but 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧.

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Why I Hit Record

Forbes recently highlighted our Quadel Forbes podcast and it let me reflect on 𝘸𝘩𝘺 I started five years ago.

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