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Featured image of post Incoming: Personal Rebrand
Leadership Personal Growth Career Development

Incoming: Personal Rebrand

What happens when talented women realize the stories they tell themselves are holding them back? A candid reflection on limiting beliefs, workplace dynamics, and deciding to rewrite the narrative.

Dec 11, 2025
6 minute read
Featured image of post Leading Through Change: What I've Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent
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Leading Through Change: What I've Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent

Navigating organizational change as a leader requires skill, empathy, and strategy. Discover key lessons on change management, the power of "disagree and commit," and how to support your team through uncertainty.

Nov 17, 2025
4 minute read
Featured image of post Where Did All the Junior Jobs Go? (And Why Should We Care?)
Career Hiring Diversity

Where Did All the Junior Jobs Go? (And Why Should We Care?)

Eight years ago, I left healthcare for a coding bootcamp. Today, that path is nearly impossible. Here's why the collapse of entry-level hiring isn't just bad for bootcamp grads—it's bad for everyone.

Oct 23, 2025
9 minute read
Featured image of post Seven Years at Relias: Three Lessons That Transformed My Career Journey
Career Development Personal Growth Engineering Leadership

Seven Years at Relias: Three Lessons That Transformed My Career Journey

Seven years into my software engineering career, here are the three transformative lessons that helped me overcome self-doubt and embrace my technical identity.

Oct 01, 2025
4 minute read
Featured image of post When Your Nervous System Says "Run": The Courage to Give People Who Scare You a Chance
Leadership Personal Development

When Your Nervous System Says "Run": The Courage to Give People Who Scare You a Chance

Why engaging with discomfort when meeting challenging people can transform your leadership, build meaningful relationships, and teach you invaluable lessons about yourself.

Sep 18, 2025
4 minute read
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