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We Don’t Grow Up Together at Work Anymore
Funerals have a way of rearranging your sense of time, don’t they? They pull people from different chapters of your life into the same room and ask you to sit with it – sit with who you were, who you have become, and who was there…and who wasn’t, along the way. I went to a…
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Beyond Awareness, Toward Courage
Every year on Suicide Prevention Day, I see the same posts scroll past my feed: turquoise and purple ribbons, statistics, a reminder that “you are not alone.” And while those things matter, I’ve learned firsthand that awareness is only the beginning. Prevention is something far harder – and far braver. Every 40 seconds, someone in…
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One Year Later | My Daughter’s Journey with Mental Health
One year ago today my life was irrevocably changed by four words. Those four words: “Mom, I need help.” A year ago today, my bright, eccentric, beautiful, amazing daughter was drowning inside her own tortured mind – but somehow, amidst it all, found the courage to ask for help. On the evening of March 22,…
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Breaking the Silence | My Daughter’s Battle with Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and until recently, that meant little more to me than a few posts on my social media feed and a neglected email from HR reminding employees to breathe every now and then. For those not actively engrossed in the challenges of Mental Health, this month of spotlight means no…
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I Belong In The Room | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
“I wanna be in the room where it happens. The room where it happens. I wanna be in the room where it happens. The room where it happens.” The lyrics from the most recent Broadway hit, “Hamilton”, are playing on repeat in my head – although, to be honest, I am unsure if this is…
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More Than Just Pink Plastic; A Journey Of Self-Discovery
While critiquing gender inequality, the film celebrates the essence of Barbie and her empowering message for girls. It emphasizes that despite living in a world that imposes unrealistic expectations and stereotypes (this goes for men too), discovering one’s true self is an essential step toward empowerment and fulfillment.
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Harnessing the Power of Spring to Prioritize Yourself
I don’t know about you, but I just love spring. The promise of warmer weather, longer days, and new growth around every corner is a recipe for unbridled optimism, one that we are fortunate enough to be privy to every year. Recently, while sitting on my porch for the first time this season, I found…
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Getting Employee Development Right, Even During Economic Uncertainty
Now, more than ever, leaders face challenges in developing employees with limited resources, and economic uncertainty may make it even more difficult for companies to prioritize employee-centric initiatives. However, we know that not investing in employee development can have negative consequences on business performance. In this paper we will examine what companies can do to…
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Quarantine Comfort Food
Oh man – I always said if I ever wrote a recipe I would NOT write the novel that we all scroll immediately past to get to the good stuff at the end. So while I could share with you all the sap about how baking has kept me sane during this never ending quarantine,…
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When Love Isn’t Enough
Love; it’s not a complicated word, and yet, these 4 little letters have so much control over so much of our lives. For some, love comes easily – like the sky exploding in color as the sun rises over the mountains on a crisp fall day; it is beautiful, and, while maybe not something you…
Christine Marie
authenticity is your greatest asset
Christine Marie 