The key to dismantling discomfort is to get curious about it. Most discomfort lives in the moments between actions - it’s where we can listen, feel and get more connected with ourselves. Instead of rushing through those moments and avoiding the discomfort, get curious and ask ourselves why? There’s so much to learn about ourselves and everything to gain.
Learning To Shake Hands With Discomfort
Cup of Jo: How to Find Your Purpose by Following Your Joy
I had a wonderful opportunity to sit down for a few minutes to talk with Maya Gorgoni, co-Founder of the fashion/lifestyle brand Royal Jelly Harlem. Maya is a wife, a daughter, and a mother - like many of us. But what’s more interesting is that she partnered with her mother to build her brand (totally unplanned). Her life evolved through moments of confusion and uncertainty but also by following the things that brought her joy! Her story reminds us how things can unexpectedly come together while still being a work in progress - and the journey is fulfilling, nonetheless.
Champion of Women
Susan McPherson and I crossed paths years ago when I worked at the Corporation of Yaddo, and I have delighted as I’ve witnessed her become one of the most passionate and thoughtful voices in corporate social responsibility, strategic communications, angel investing and women’s leadership. She is as generous as she is savvy, and in honor of Women’s History Month has highlighted a different amazing woman every day of March on her social media platforms, sharing stories of strength, smarts, and super-human impact. Take a peek, continue to follow her and follow her lead in being a champion of women!
Get Connected
When I was the Executive Director of the Urban Zen Foundation, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Women Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) conference co-founded by Dee Poku. Over the past ten years, Dee has built WIE into a powerful leadership network, and hosts must-attend lectures and gatherings for women who are hungry to learn from each other and to make a measurable impact in their world. Her mission and that of WIE: to increase the number of women who reach top leadership positions. She practices what she preaches, serving as a leader and advisor across multiple platforms and sectors.
Start Them Young
I’ve become a big fan of Girls Leadership and love the programs and messaging. By starting young and focusing on skills, voice, emotions, and connections the organization does a wonderful job empowering girls from an early age and giving them tools for a lifetime.