I sat down to do my taxes this past weekend (sigh)… receipts everywhere, numbers swirling, and I kept thinking: Why didn’t I start this sooner? It got me thinking, though—every…
Hiding holds people back. It stifles creativity, limits engagement, and prevents employees from bringing their best ideas forward. Yet, in many workplaces, employees feel the need to hide aspects of…
“You are the love of your life.” Let that sink in. I was listening to The Mel Robbins Podcast when she shared that quote from Viola Davis and it stopped…
Happy 2025! A new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect—to consider where we’ve been and what’s ahead. Every January 1st, I open a special journal I’ve kept…
Just saw Gladiator II—and wow, it’s intense! The action is relentless, the gore is next-level, and parts of the story linger long after the credits roll. But what struck me…
When I started this newsletter, I wasn’t sure I could commit to writing it every month. But the stories, feedback, and insights you’ve shared with me have kept me going—and…
Not everyone is going to get you—and that’s okay. During a recent speaking event, I realized that not everyone is ready to unhide. Some may not see its importance, and…
Sometimes, it’s in the stillness that we see how far we’ve come — especially on our journey of unhiding. How often do you take the time to pause and reflect…
Have you ever felt that nervous, exhausting pressure to keep a part of yourself hidden? Most of us have. And yet, there’s something powerful when people share those personal stories…
It may seem silly, but this past weekend, I decided to try something new—I went down a water slide for the first time ever. As I zipped down and plunged…
How do I know if I should unhide at work? This is a common question I hear. It touches on personal identity, workplace dynamics, and living more openly. Deciding to…
Leadership is key to making workplaces more inclusive and dynamic. In this issue, we’re focusing on how critical it is for leaders to promote a culture of openness by modeling…
Let me start by ‘unhiding.’ Confession: I love watching reality TV—it’s a simple pleasure. (Maybe you do, too.) It’s often a way to turn off my brain and relax for…
In a world that often subtly (and not so subtly) encourages us to hide our true selves, the act of sharing our personal stories emerges as a beacon of hope…
I thought I had invented hiding. It seems silly – and even embarrassing – to admit now, but I actually had to learn that I wasn’t alone in hiding. As…
I hope you had a terrific holiday season and are starting the year with a feeling of rejuvenation. I certainly am after an incredible adventure in Antarctica. I’ll be writing…
The Power of Unhiding: Redefining Our Narratives In this edition of our blog, we delve into the narratives we construct about ourselves and the profound impact they can have on…
This blog brings you inspiring stories about people who have made the brave choice to unhide and share my own experiences as someone who hid my own visible disability. If…
Our differences take on many forms, some are hidden in order to avoid the feeling that we don’t belong. In our previous articles, we shared why creating safe places for…
Creating Connection As we learn to Understand ourselves and our differences, we are more equipped to promote and inspire Connection and a community of inclusion. In our previous article, “Understanding…
In our previous article “Why is Diversity in the Workplace Important? “, we talked about expanding the DEI concept in business today, and how it results in a sense of…
More than ever, workplaces are incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives into the operations framework of their organization. DEI becomes a guideline for employing a workforce comprised of individuals…
Ableism is more than a definition. More insidious. More careless. More divisive. _________ Ableism is being told directly: You are not “disabled enough.” I don’t see you “that way.” People…
I had the incredible opportunity to do a TEDx talk this month. The theme for TEDxDupreePark was “Seeds of Greatness”; I shared my Idea Worth Spreading: When I Stopped Hiding,…
On Saturday, I found myself outside of City Hall in NYC with hundreds of others rallying for Reproductive Rights. We were there to protest Texas’ very polarizing abortion law, which…
Is there room in our conversations about diversity for disability? When I have asked whether people see me as diverse, the answer I usually get is related to my gender,…
As a longtime non-profit leader in NYC, a city at the forefront of the initial pandemic and still very much suffering from health, economic, and safety aftereffects, I answer that…
Living thru a pandemic: Lesson 2 “Isolation is devastating to the human psyche.” ~Dr. Gary Chapman Note: This article provides you with a glimpse into the lives of those of us…
Living thru a pandemic: Lesson 1 I attended my virtual Seder last night, actually probably my first Seder ever. As part of the service, we were asked to reflect on…
In light of the previous national conversation on bias at Starbucks, I began wondering if an afternoon is enough to change a mindset, to initiate a larger national discussion on…
In case you missed it, Saturday was a moment in history—a moment we will all benefit from eventually. Watching the NFL Draft is not typically how I spend the weekend,…
The Internet was abuzz this weekend with the new video by Childish Gambino. This is America pointedly represents the serious tragedies and resilience in the face of oppression and violence–it…
