Published inCommon Future·Jul 28, 2022Member-onlyIncubate, Co-Create, Fund and InfluenceA spotlight on Common Future’s inner workings and strategies to transform our economy — Last month we hit the one year mark since relaunching this newsletter. Whether you’re a new subscriber or have been with us the whole time, thank you for your support. Common Future’s work happens in community, and we’re so glad you’re a part of ours. Over the past year we’ve…Newsletter4 min readNewsletter4 min read
Published inThe Anxious Leader·Aug 4, 2020Member-onlyHow I Learned to Embrace Being a Quiet, Anxious LeaderOn my tombstone I’m pretty sure it will say, “She was a wonderful, smart person. We just wish she spoke up more.” I’ve been receiving variations of this feedback all of my life. It was on my report cards, on performance reviews, hell, even from romantic partners and friends. My…Anxiety5 min readAnxiety5 min read
Published inThe Anxious Leader·May 7, 2019Member-onlyA New Approach to Goal Setting that Helps Me Feel BraveFeeling trapped vs. feeling expansive One of the biggest things I struggle with is speaking in front of others. Whether it’s a speech at a conference, a presentation in front of my team, or a simple update with a group I volunteer with, my mind lands in the same place…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inMarian Taught Me·Mar 19, 2019Member-onlyWhat It Really Takes To Do What You LoveWe got it wrong with “Follow Your Passion” The conversation around “finding your passion” or “doing what you love” has ebbed and flowed over the past few years. …Social Entrepreneurship4 min readSocial Entrepreneurship4 min read
Published inThe Anxious Leader·Mar 18, 2019Member-onlyHow I Get Shit Done When I’m ScaredWhen I’m really anxious I feel bats in my stomach. Instead of butterflies — a feeling of light fluttering — I get screeching bats. They flap their wings maniacally in an endless, dark cave. I feel paralyzed. The anxiety colors my mood and even my vision. …Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Mar 9, 2019Member-onlyFeeling Settled In vs Feeling at HomeHome is community. When I landed in the Bay Area two years ago today, my primary goal was to find a place as quickly as possible. My criteria was pretty straightforward — within my budget, not too far from BART — but it wasn’t until I moved into my current…Bay Area4 min readBay Area4 min read
Published inThe Billfold·Dec 14, 2016The Cost of Staying Active and Optimistic During a Job SearchHow I spent my money during my first three months of unemployment. — In July, when I left my job without another one lined up, I was fortunate to have a financial cushion to land on. I had been saving money diligently for almost two years — thanks to the 50/20/30 rule — and had enough to get me through at least ten…Money7 min readMoney7 min read
Jul 1, 2013The intersection of work and social change and why we need a new frameworkI’ve been fortunate that many of the people in my life share or encourage my desire for a social impact career. Yet for some, the desire to work at a nonprofit or a socially conscious company, to build new organizations that emphasize purpose, to ensure the places where we work…4 min read4 min read
