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.
Join me as I delve into the importance of securing housing and the transformative power of a safe home.
Beyond Quitter’s Day
Apparently today is known as Quitter’s Day - when many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. Statistically speaking, only about 6% see them through the year.
Design With Empathy
We design and implement systems … but how often do we walk through them ourselves? One afternoon, I sat in a coffee shop watching a barista staff meeting. Listening to them discuss how to greet people.
Celebrate Your Wins
During a recent webinar, I talked about something simple but powerful:
𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬.
The Gift of a Pace Change
Is it time to turn on the out-of-office reply?
This stretch of the calendar does something interesting ... especially for the road warriors among us.
A Different Kind of Holiday Light
Our region hosts a beautiful holiday market each year - full of lights, food, and all the festive energy you’d expect. But this year is different for us.
When Home Creates Hope
In my TEDx talk, I shared that home is more than a structure. Affordable housing is a hand up and not a handout.
Find Your Hive
Some growth happens quietly ... but the kind that truly changes your trajectory?
That happens in community.
The Power of Reimagining
When we were downsizing my grandparents’ house, no one wanted the Santa decor. I didn’t really want it either but I couldn’t let it get tossed.