At this time of year, it’s important to be present for our moments of transition. And that means really acknowledging and recognizing what is going away and what is changing.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here’s a piece about my eighth grade teacher Joan. She was so very much herself, and inspired everyone around her to be their most authentic selves.

A poem about a transformative moment I experienced during coach training in North Carolina.

Today, I’m launching Realize Change. The mission of Realize is to unleash the power of women to create a more just world. As women, we often encounter stumbling blocks on our way to discovering our true passions, developing our wildest ideas, and unleashing our most authentic leadership. When women check a portion of their potential at the door, how badly is society missing out? What could it look like for every woman to embrace and pursue the change-making that calls her?