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Celebrating our 4th Anniversary!
Thank you for supporting Wishing Out Loud for the past four years. It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our fourth anniversary on January 8, 2024, and being named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the fourth time! Our anchor word of the year is MOMENTUM for “More in ‘24”. More memorable MOMENTs, more “MOM-ents”, […]
Read MoreThree Ways I Am Choosing to Grow in 2023
As the year begins, people will take time to assess goals and celebrate last year’s wins, but there will also be reflection on areas of frustration. It’s no secret that burnout and fatigue are on the rise. People are looking for organizations to lead meaningful changes regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Many are […]
Read MoreHow to Create an Inclusive Workplace During the Holidays
Holidays are important to many people. They hold traditions, emotions, and cultural significance. In workplaces, it’s important to be mindful of all holidays and celebrate them in a meaningful and inclusive way for all employees and create cultural learning opportunities. Here are five ways to create an inclusive workplace during the holiday season. Ask Employees […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Culture of Belonging to Cultivate
Outside of our human craving to be loved, the other emotion that drives esteem, affects decisions, and determines outcomes is our innate desire to belong. A workplace culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is a valuable way to create and maintain a workforce of highly engaged, productive employees with a healthy sense of belonging. This […]
Read MoreBlack History Month, A Cause for Celebration
As we enter the second month of a new year, many of us remain hopeful that the learning from 2020 and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement will continue. While Black history is always important, February is the month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black Americans’ history and many achievements. Since 1976, every American president has designated […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month & International Women’s Day: Hear Them Roar!
There have been milestones and struggles throughout history that remind us that the fight for gender equality remains alive and well and must continue. For many, the 2020 passing of 87-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was such an occurrence. Although we mourned as a nation, we also […]
Read MoreHindu Holi Festival of Colors
Spring is approaching, which means the Hindu Holi Festival of Colors is right around the corner. It is a celebration of spring, love, and new beginnings. This year, the festival begins March 28 and ends the following day, March 29. Often called the “festival of spring” or the “festival of love,” the Hindu Holi Festival […]
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From Connections to Circles: My Word of the Year Journey
As 2025 winds down, I’ve been reflecting on the word that shaped so much of my work and heart this last quarter of the year: Connections. This year, I witnessed the power of intentional connection; not just networking, but truly seeing and hearing one another. Whether it was in coaching conversations, mentoring sessions, or spontaneous Zoom […]
Read MoreWorld Kindness Day - November 13
As we celebrate World Kindness Week, I invite you to pause and reflect with me. This is the season when I begin my annual ritual of choosing a “Word of the Year” – an anchor word that grounds me in how I want to show up for myself, my family, my clients, and my community […]
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling in Leadership
The past 30 days have flown by quickly, but I’ve loved every moment. I’m feeling motivated, recharged, celebrated, and valued. A storytelling framework that I share with my coaching clients and mentees is straightforward and helps them stand out strategically. When asked, “How are you?” instead of saying “busy” or “fine,” share where you are […]
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