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Student of the universe; Coaching creative leaders and consulting with brand-led organizations; @IDEO alumni

Petaluma, CA
Joined March 2009
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“I ask Yurchenco what his advice would be to this upcoming generation of designers. He answers without hesitation: Ask a bunch of people the exact same question. Why? Because you'll get a bunch of different answers.” wired.com/2014/08/the-engine…
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To more businesses as citizens.
"This is the difference between profit and true wealth." — @hamdiulukaya Learn how @Chobani's founder and CEO is rewriting the business leader playbook. Watch his full TED Talk here: t.ted.com/g2XDmwp
If only all conversations began with, “How is your soul?”
This is my 2nd @gowithinco and it was magic. Many intros started with “I read your Within article!” which propelled our convo to soul talk. 💜 Thank you @mialoira & @ayepea. Dear tech, give them sponsorship so they continue. I truly believe it keeps women in leadership longer
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Releasing emotions, so important.
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Fireside chats on resilience, authenticity & belonging. Tuning into our values, yoga, desert hike, meditation, reiki... & most importantly deep connections with some of the most amazing female design leaders. My ❤️ is full. Thank you @mialoira @ayepea @gowithinco #within2019
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I am still learning to experience—rather than squash or ignore—anger. This thought helps: Anger is there to let us know when something precious is being threatened.
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“Women don’t step back from work because they have rich husbands. They have rich husbands because they step back from work.” nytimes.com/2019/04/26/upsho…
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This week alone, I’ve encountered 4 stories of creative people working beyond their body’s limits. This one from Keith Yamashita is especially poignant. oprahmag.com/life/health/a27…
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Is it just me or is talking about the weather a proxy for talking about our feelings?
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“One key will be to construct new mental models of the ideal worker. Right now, the model is someone who comes in early, eats lunch at their desk, stays late, emails at all hours, is always busy and always available to put work first.” hbr.org/2019/04/preventing-b…
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Congrats @mayshek & team!
Happy Launch Day for my first project @LuminaryLabs: @Tool_Foundry initiative to advance scientific discovery tools that anyone can use. The accelerator is accepting applications for accessible #science tools prototypes at toolfoundry.org and oh hi, here is my A++ Team!
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We started receiving the Petaluma Argus Courier today. Feeling like an official small town girl. 🗞🗞
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“In the wilderness the desire for esteem is stripped away and bigger desires are made visible: the desires of the heart and the desires of the soul.” nytimes.com/2019/04/06/opini…
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I love when research confirms what we intuitively know. 🌱
Research: Growing up near vegetation is associated with an up to 55 percent lower risk of mental health disorders in adulthood -- even after controlling for socioeconomic status and family medical history. n.pr/2BS1J42
New moon in Aries today—the high point of manifestation energy for the spring. What seeds are you planting? 🌱🌚
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Full body yes.
Big news from @IDEO! @sandyspeicher will become our new CEO this August. More about the news, including the note I shared with IDEO: ideo.to/JoQ9vl
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