Wendy’s Window

Somewhere along the journey, many women received a message that was never meant for them. We were told that if we wanted to succeed, we needed to toughen up. If we wanted to be respected, we needed to be louder. If we wanted to lead, we needed to be harder. If we wanted to be taken seriously, we needed to stop being so emotional, so compassionate, so nurturing, so tender. In other words, we were taught that softness was a liability. I disagree. One of the greatest lessons I h

Occasionally a leader emerges whose journey is about more than personal achievement, it becomes a symbol of progress, possibility, and purpose for an entire community. Such is the case with Cynthia Mitchell Heard, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League. As the first woman to lead the organization in nearly a century of service, Heard is not simply making history; she is building upon it. Her leadership reflects a powerful truth: when preparation meets purpose, barr

Do Not Confuse a Difficult Season With a Hopeless Future Recently I was in a conversation with a friend and they shared the quote, "Do something today that your future self will thank you for." The more I let that statement resonate in my spirit, I thought about how important it is for us not to confuse a difficult season with a hopeless future. We are living in a time when many people feel uncertain about the future. Every day, we are bombarded with news about wars, politica

5th Annual Gospel Voices of OC Benefit Concert There are certain moments in life when music becomes more than entertainment. It becomes healing. It becomes remembrance. It becomes hope. And sometimes, it becomes a bridge that brings people from different backgrounds, generations, and experiences together in one shared spirit of inspiration and unity. That is exactly what the upcoming 5th Annual Gospel Voices of OC Benefit Concert seeks to do. On Saturday, June 27th the Arts a

We are living in a world that constantly competes for our attention, our emotions, and our energy. Every day there seems to be another crisis, another negative headline, another disappointment, another distraction, or another reason to feel overwhelmed. If we are not careful, we can slowly find ourselves carrying stress we were never meant to hold and anxiety that quietly steals our joy. For many women especially, life can begin to feel heavy. We are balancing responsibilitie

The Purpose Partner Path Podcast Season 2 Episode 19 | The Woman Who Wears Many Hats with Special Guest Lorna Little There is something powerful about a woman who understands that she is not limited to just one role, one title, or one version of herself. She evolves. She expands. She rises to meet the moment. In doing so, she becomes a woman who can wear many hats with both grace and purpose. Recently, I had the honor of speaking with Lorna Little, President and CEO of St. An