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We're back at it for year 2, and are so pleased you're seeking to join us! The goal of the Summer 2015 Virtual Connection Circle is to create a space where women are unashamed to ask for help on whatever dream project or endeavor they wish to take part in. Each member of the group is … Continue reading Connection Circle 2015

In late February, I was given the daunting but unforgettable privilege of giving a TEDx talk at Bridgewater State University. As I wait for the video to be released, I wanted to put together the thoughts shared in the talk (combined with a great many others that didn’t fit into the 11 minutes) for your … Continue reading Lessons in Laughter, Pt 3: Laugh When It’s the Hardest Thing to Do

Like many others that do the work that I do, this past week was an eventful one. Nearly 8000 of us traveled to New Orleans for the NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans, prepared for several days of learning, networking, and spending time with friends and colleagues from all over the country. However, the more … Continue reading Are We All In This Together? (f/ Kanye West)

When I think about my ideal weekend, there are a few inevitabilities that come to mind. Part of it will be spent quietly, either reading, writing, or watching lots of things I've already seen on Netflix. Part of it will be spent with friends, ideally over brunch. And a good portion of it will be … Continue reading How a T-Shirt Reminded Me About Careful Crowdwork

Maybe it's my hometown's gradual transformation into Arendelle, but I've been thinking about snowballs a lot lately. Not just the kind that sting your fingertips as you form the perfect friend-felling projectile, but the act of snowballing- of picking up speed with a combination of momentum and increasing mass. As an "idea person," I am … Continue reading Snowballs: The Secret to Successful Meetings

A few months ago, I made the trek to Connecticut to see my sister participate in a batizado, or showcase (though its literal translation is "baptism" and involves the exchange of cords) for her chosen sport, capoeira. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music with fighting, known to most people from an early episode … Continue reading Borrowing from the Batizado

Late last week, I was so pleased to be featured in Latinas in Higher Education, as well as on Liz Gross's blog as part of her #Resolve2015 series. Read on to check out what I said, and thank you so much to Rosann and Liz for the opportunity! From Latinas in Higher Education: The Introvert's … Continue reading Guest Post Round-Up: Week of 01/19

This week, I have a pair of posts available on The Niche Movement and Forever Twentysomethings. I do hope you'll check both of them out, and peruse each site as well! For Forever Twentysomethings, I distilled some wisdom from anecdotes in Disney movies to produce Career Lessons from Disney Princesses. Stay with me- there's some … Continue reading Guest Post Round Up: Week of 01/12

I'm excited to announce two new avenues for you to get the second edition of THE I'S HAVE IT, the 2014 book about introversion in student affairs from the talented Sue Caulfield and me. The content (and Suedles!) are largely the same, but features a few talking points at the end of each chapter, as … Continue reading Two New Ways to “Have” THE I’S HAVE IT!

Thanks Joel for including me on your year-end list! For the record, I agree with several of your other choices 🙂 There's more news on the way in 2015 regarding "The I's Have It," and I hope you'll stay tuned!