Phicil-itating Change with Sheila Phicil

With years of experience in health care, most recently at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Sheila Phicil has recently switched gears, paving her own unique path to modernizing healthcare. As the former Director of Innovation for the Health Equity Accelerator at BMC, Phicil organized and interpreted patient data in order to seek ways to center patients and their unique needs.

Sheila holds a dual Master’s degree in Public Health and Financial Economics, is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

As a “social change futurist” and former “intrapeneur,” Sheila brings her unique skills to existing data collection systems by addressing racial health disparities. Like an entrepreneur, an intrapreneur is a self-led member of a larger organization, such as BMC. Through trial and error, several hospitals nationwide have adopted the same initiatives that Phicil helped onboard. She has spent the last few months sharing her expertise and guidance with healthcare facilities across the nation.

 Her hands-on, interpersonal connections with patients, caregivers, and medical professionals have led her to create a niche product of her own to advance healthcare on a global scale. 

 

The Woman Behind the Innovation

 As a Black woman of Haitian descent, Phicil shared how she’s witnessed the potential for science and technology to “provide the change needed for social change.” Scientific processes often help actualize the socioeconomic outcries we have experienced over countless years, quantifying them and bringing these experiences to life. With greater accessibility to education and opportunities, more people are getting a chance to enter the science field and ask meaningful questions that embody the facts of life. 

 Staying grounded amidst navigating and deciphering the minutiae of this patient data is vital. Sheila creates a balance between her work and her well-being by enjoying time in nature, soaking up the sun, and traveling. She also actively checks her perception and privilege to embrace deeper expansion and understanding of herself and the complex world around her. She is also sure to set boundaries between her work and personal life.

Life as a Social Change Futurist 

Sheila’s multifaceted venture, Phicil-itate Change is an innovation studio that brings high-potential healthcare concepts and radically patient-centered solutions to life. Following their SEEDS Framework, the team supports fellow healthcare innovators, patients, and venture studios. The innovation studio is rooted in bringing real-life solutions to everyday people that will improve the medical experience on all fronts. With countless hours of dedication and expertise applied to the project, the team is building a platform to ensure a sustainable, actionable, and effective product for both patients and healthcare providers.

While collecting data in a broad sense can be helpful, Sheila’s program will help humanize the data and numbers collected in different forms and files in healthcare offices. Providing deeper insights into each patient will allow healthcare startups to offer resources that encourage advancement and wellness for each person. The team’s flagship product, the COMPASS Project, brings these features together in an AI-powered platform. The COMPASS Project paints a clear picture of the powerful potential when innovation meets human empathy and care. 

The Inspiration Behind the Work

“Why are they in that circumstance and I’m not?” echoed through Sheila’s young mind when she saw the sad commercials of starving children back in the early 1990s. As a true community beacon, Sheila spent much of her youth organizing and working with diverse groups of people to meet common goals. She’s always found inspiration and wisdom from the guidance and collaboration with teachers, colleagues, and patients alike. Since supporting her younger siblings and honoring the ways of her parents as a young girl, Sheila Phicil has grown into a nurturing and harmonizing force, driven to bring as many people along with her towards a brighter, healthier future.

She was particularly inspired by a 10-day mission trip to Haiti in her early college days. After visiting the island to disperse medical supplies, such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, and crutches to locals in need, she discovered several discrepancies. Despite the organization’s kind-hearted efforts, speaking to the locals individually revealed unique challenges that these well-intended resources merely exacerbated. 

A majority of the locals traveled across various terrains to get supplies. Before she left, a surprising number of items were returned. Her team members were hurt and confused, but being the only Haitian-Creole speaker present helped her communicate with the locals in greater depth. These deeper, personal conversations revealed that many of the locals couldn’t use the supplies in their daily lives, so continuing without them was easier. Rather than being ungrateful or ignorant of the use of the items, the team simply didn’t supply what the locals needed. This revelation sparked a deep awakening in Sheila that has since shaped her work to facilitate greater change. 

With many active components to her work, Sheila is set to make big and lasting changes in the field of healthcare innovation. We look forward to seeing how Phicil-itate Change continues to grow and foster deeper trust in the healthcare system.

Chiderah Okoye: Transforming Power Systems

Chiderah Okoye was raised in a world of science through the love and legacy of her family. She was always inspired and encouraged to improve the lives of others through science and technology. She grew up in Maryland, surrounded by empowered women in healthcare. Chiderah naturally developed a stronghold in STEM early on. 

Chiderah’s Early Years

In middle school, Chiderah decided to become a biomedical engineer, gaining instant encouragement from loved ones to ensure her success. In high school, her mother connected her with a doctor from Case Western Reserve University - renowned for its biomedical program. Her mother, who never drove long distances, left her apprehension in the backseat when she personally escorted her daughter from Maryland to Cleveland for the program. Chiderah’s family paved her way in gold, gifting her a beautifully planned roadmap, sealed with love. Look at how far she’s come! 

Chiderah Okoye looking fabulous in a headshot.

Early in her career, she spent much of her time sharing her resources and expertise in her community while deepening her involvement in STEM programs with a tangible social impact. Through the National Black Society of Engineers  (NBSE)  conference, she connected with Rockwell Automation where she would go on to shift career paths again. There she saw how the company solved business problems for companies of all sizes by designing and deploying systems for manufacturing and information operations. While this emerged as a passion, the NBSE’s call to “positively impact the community” led her to find ways that she could identify and solve business and community needs as well.

In her early college studies and beyond, Chiderah has remained an avid student. She actively learns from and appreciates the perspectives of her peers, mentors, and the world around her. 

Transform Power Systems

Today, Chiderah has shifted her focus by creating solutions for business and community challenges in the clean energy sector. Transform Power Systems (TPS) is Chiderah’s latest venture. On one end, the organization designs and deploys power distribution and renewable energy systems to help businesses and communities meet their sustainability objectives. More recently, TPS has launched its Workforce Hub, rooted in training and placing emerging leaders in clean energy careers. 

With rising concerns about the climate crisis, the TPS Workforce Hub programming allows adults across different educational, skill, and career experiences to join the frontlines of creating a sustainable future. Not only will selected participants grow and transfer their skills, but they also earn generous stipends while they learn! 

The TPS Workforce Hub offers two core programs:

TPS Clean Energy Fellowship 

This program is for professionals with degrees looking to apply their skills in the clean energy sector. Our program helps fellows: 

The intensive upskilling curriculum grants fellows the opportunity to:

Adult Mobilization Program (AMP) 

This program is for individuals with prior work experience who have not obtained a college degree. Participants receive several opportunities for training and growth through; 

Chiderah and her team have a huge vision for the impact the TPS Workforce Hub can have in advancing Massachusetts's sustainable future. In this startup phase, TPS continues to garner the support needed to bring this program to its full potential. 

As Chiderah’s World Turns

In the spare time that she has between family life, work, research, community service, and studying, Chiderah has had to prioritize her wellness to maintain all that she is navigating. She has gone from regularly teetering on the edge of burnout to becoming a vocal advocate for her restoration. Her work days incorporate daily walks and “silent/screenless meals” to make sure she stays grounded. Chiderah prides herself on the strides she’s made to compartmentalize her work and home life, making for a more fulfilling experience for herself and her loved ones. 

We need clean energy for a brighter future. Everything we do requires energy to function; from the water we drink to the phone charging by the bed. Transform Power Systems (TPS) plays a unique role in creating greater job retention and sustainability for an up-and-coming generation of professionals. From expanding the program to spreading the word about clean energy initiatives to local communities, we look forward to seeing all that TPS has to offer.

The Legacy of Black Women in STEM

From barbaric medical practices to outright plagiarism and theft, modern science carries a dark history. Modern science hasn’t always offered the most fair playing ground for women, people of color, or the disabled. Oftentimes they would either be tortured, stolen from, or ultimately abused in the name of innovation. The notion of race itself and the prejudices that come with it are based on the “science” of eugenics. However, science has also allowed us to have clean drinking water, life-saving medical interventions, and working electricity among so many other things. Despite this ever-present dichotomy in the science world, it is clear that to move forward as a society, we have to be willing to make those advancements together. 

Mary Kenner along with an image of the sanitary napkins based on her designs. Image courtesy of Vocal Media.

Black women have made significant contributions to STEM throughout history. Unfortunately, many of these key players in the advancements of STEM have been overlooked due to systemic barriers based on prejudice and discrimination. With brighter hearts and more open minds, science has the power to present the evidence and solutions needed to face social issues head-on.

This Black History Month, we highlight both historical and modern pioneers who've made a way where there was none. We thank these women named and unnamed who have opened the door for advancements in STEM that benefit all people, regardless of race, class, or gender.

Historical Trailblazers

Though we can only list so many, we just want to take the time to honor all of the Black women, known and unknown, whose minds have contributed to science and technology. 

Katherine Johnson,  Dorothy Vaughan, Christine Darden & Mary Jackson were pivotal members of NASA during the Apollo mission in 1969. Starting in the early 50s’ these women were a pivotal group of mathematicians, engineers, and leaders whose careful calculations made the success of the Apollo mission possible.  

 

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner received very little recognition for her monumental contribution to global menstrual care. With a patented design, Kenner engineered an improved menstrual pad, making menstrual more accessible, convenient, and sanitary.

Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her research on hypertension and cardiovascular disease shaped modern medicine for the disorders. 

Not only did these women brave the frontlines of social change in America, but they graced our nation with the expertise and efforts that have made this great nation possible.

Modern STEM Leaders Conquering Challenges

Dr. Ayana Howard is pictured with a super cute robot, courtesy of Silicon Valley Robotics.

Today, there is a long list of Black women who continue to carry the torch of their foremothers in the STEM world. Though the future may seem daunting at times, these women are continuing to boldly step forward with their ideas and solutions.

Dr. Ayana Howard is an expert in AI and robotics, advancing ethical tech and accessibility. Her work addresses the pros and cons of the rapidly advancing world of AI and robotics. Dr. Howard’s expertise helps to ensure a safer experience with AI and robots for all.

Dr. Jedidah Isler is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from Yale in 2014. With outer space holding a special place in her heart, Dr. Isler is currently researching high-energy observational astrophysics.

Dr. Jedidah Isler speaks on the TED Talk stage.

Alexis Williams is one of many of us who were affected by the police brutality events of the last decade. However, Alexis took matters into her own hands and created a web-based database that offers resources for allies, survivors, victims, and their families called Police Brutality Resources (PBR).

According to the National Science Foundation’s 2023 report, Black women and our marginalized counterparts still have a bit of distance to go before we achieve greater equity in the sciences.

Some of the greatest challenges of increasing representation in STEM include:

Alexis Williams, founder of Police Brutality Resources (PBR), courtesy of Pulse Spikes.

By improving representation and access to STEM opportunities, more people are getting a chance to see themselves as scientists. Though the task may seem daunting, we can achieve these goals.

Inspirational women like Dr. Howard and Alexis Williams took matters into their own hands by identifying significant problems and creating lasting solutions. We also are in a time when children are seeing a colorful array of people in a variety of professions; giving them a chance to consider astronomical possibilities for their futures. This early exposure can potentially encourage the younger generations to have a natural inclination towards STEM, given that it is truly a world of possibility on its own.

Despite the divisive adults that run things, children today are being raised in a world that is actively working toward honoring diversity for the gift and privilege that it is. A few years down the road, creating inclusive environments for all to thrive will be second nature. 

Looking Ahead: A Communal Effort 

By working together, we can ensure that all who are marginalized receive the opportunities, justice, and respect that they deserve.  We must stay committed to amplifying each others’ voices and ensuring better opportunities; we will only be stronger for it.

Shaping the Future: Black Women Innovating for Equity in STEM

Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating equity and access. Despite fervent efforts to dismantle the policies that made it possible to scrape that glass ceiling, women, people of color, and Black women, in particular, are making strides in STEM and tech. Not only do these women advance STEM by simply showing up with confidence and expertise, but they readily reach back and extend their access and influence to help others. In every sector, we have seen exponential growth in the representation and success of Black women in science and tech. These same women are also spearheading the efforts that extend true equity, access, and enjoyment of STEM activities and programs. 

Black Women Leading STEM for Social Change

Dr. Ruha Benjamin courtesy of Muhlenberg College.

There are several Black women who are actively reshaping the social landscape of the STEM sectors. Today we will feature three women who are making pivotal changes with positive and lasting implications for the greater good.

 Dr. Ruha Benjamin and her team research and advocate for inclusive policies in tech and accountability in AI. Her work will lead to more efficient and fair use and distribution of data. Jewel Burks Solomon is the co-founder of Partpic an AI-driven manufacturing tech) which has since been acquired by corporate giant, Amazon. She has since become the leader of Google for Startups to help Black entrepreneurs secure funding.

Dr. Adrienne Hollis is an environmental scientist with a passion for climate justice. Dr. Hollis

Dr. Adrienne Hollis, courtesy of Twin Cities PBS.

advocates for actionable change in marginalized communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change. These include people in cities and areas near local waste management and processing plants. From air, water, and soil pollution, there are endless factors to address that affect American citizen’s quality of life. Dr. Hollis’ work not only highlights direct problem areas of the climate crisis, but she is also readily equipped with actionable insights. 

Jewel Burks Solomon, courtesy of 21 Ninety.

Addressing Barriers to Success

Despite major strides by Black women across STEM sectors, Black women-led startups receive less than 1% of venture capital funding. Systemic challenges limit leadership opportunities and access to STEM education. With the current president of the United States undoing legislation that honors diversity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at breakneck speed, the socioeconomic pressures that women, people of color, and disabled citizens face may be felt tenfold.

Fortunately, we are simultaneously getting a glimpse at the social resistance that has so often resulted in lasting and sustainable change for all. In the words of Gil Scott Heron, “The revolution will not be televised…the first change that takes place is in your mind.” While we cannot wait for our peers to wake up to a different way of thinking and living, we see the power in people becoming the change they wish to see. The scientists above saw problems in their personal lives and created solutions that could benefit all who encounter similar challenges. 

As history shows, Black women continue to rise up and use their unique experiences and knowledge to overcome daunting tasks across all fields. Defying odds comes naturally to women who were born into castes assigned by archaic attempts to understand humankind. By developing and utilizing strong networks, establishing and strengthening their expertise, and outshining expectations regularly, Black women continue to warrant that there is more than enough space for themselves and all other marginalized people to have a seat at the table. 

Dr. Boltcreed's Marathon and the Passion in her Pursuits

Dr. Emily Boltcreed hails from England where she spent most of her younger years as an avid writer and poet. Three generations of men in her family are engineers. At the same time, her mother actively incorporated engineering fundamentals into her creative pursuits (such as textiles, quilling, papercrafts, and other skills that are often discredited for their association with women’s “busy work”). Her family motto was, “Don’t buy that, build/make it yourself!” Emily’s early exposure to the versatility of science etched a hopeful blueprint for the possibilities that lay before her. 

 

   In school, she gravitated toward her physics teacher who was such a force of nature to inspire Emily to pursue a Bachelor’s in Physics. Her studies eventually led her to focus on biomedical physics, such as medical and MRI images. From there, she found herself tiptoeing the fine line between biology and physics, a place where she could sift through and understand the building blocks of life itself.

 

   She attended Northeastern, where she met our very own Lori Lennon. While at the university, she completed a co-op at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, which introduced her to the field of neuroscience. She also worked in a lab on campus that studied the peripheral nervous system. She found her fuel through connecting with and educating others meaningfully. Emily would spend free time outside of her studies teaching science, sex-ed, and embodying empowerment to young girls in public schools. She would also make time to write for the school science magazine and participate in multiple student body activities. 

 

   Eventually, she took a break from studying to be a public school teacher for two years. With Teach for America, she was sent to South Dakota during the height of the Standing Rock Movement. Emily witnessed the atrocities of racism and poor legislation that breeds poverty and distress within communities. Though she found joy in connecting with her students, she was torn by the shocking circumstances that they faced outside of the classroom. She knew she had to use her abilities and connections to contribute to the greater good. 

Dr. Boltcreed at her hooding ceremony.

   Emily has since returned to the classroom herself, continuing to get both her Master’s degree and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Today, as a postdoctoral researcher, her main focus has been on developmental neuroscience in lab mice. 

   One aspect of her work aims to quantify how aggression appears in the brains of female mice throughout their estrus or menstrual cycles. Her team maps out the chemical interactions throughout the cycle, creating a better picture of reality from the female perspective. Though the team is focused on mice, many of us know these little creatures often pave the way for pivotal advancements in human nature.

   Studying at Columbia’s NY State Psychiatric Institute in Manhattan has allowed Emily to be deeply immersed in a conglomerate of influential and high-powered global health institutions. While expanding on her innate passion for wellness through science, she is forging inspiring and lasting connections that nurture her scientific prowess. Emily gracefully combines the eloquence of her writing and the curiosity of her scientific mind to understand and illustrate the inner workings of life as we know it. 

   When she isn’t focused on changing the world one study at a time, Emily finds peace as a marathon runner! You can track her progress here, thanks to her tech-savvy husband.  She also continues to write for several publications and mentor students through various programs in New York such as Big Brother, Big Sister, ReadAhead and the New York Academy of Science's Afterschool Science Mentoring Program. Quality time with her spouse, extended family, fellow scientists, and friends also offers refuge and nourishment. Emily is especially moved by the pivotal women scientists she’s encountered and befriended such as Abigail Koppes, Vikki Hazelwood, and Giulia Zanni, among many others. As she continues to define her beautifully kaleidoscopic life, Dr. Boltcreed makes sure to bring all of the communities she loves with her. 

 

Meet the Team: Sri Thumati

Sri Thumati is the photographer for all things Thinkubator Media! Hailing from Somerville, MA, she mostly takes headshots for TM clients. We chatted with her to learn more about the woman behind the lens. 

What’s your favorite part about working with the Thinkubator Media team? 

Lori and the team are so fabulous to work with because they honor creative freedom and respect my skills and knowledge. 

Loving Sri's stance as she captures a powerful image of herself!

What are some of the values at Thinkubator Media that resonate with you? 

Thinkubator Media’s vision of uplifting startups and highlighting innovative ideas resonates most with me. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 

I enjoy hiking and sometimes napping, preferably when I’m stuck under my cats. 

Do you have any hidden talents? 

I make the best cinnamon rolls ever! 

What intention/s are you leading 2024 with? 

To be the best version of myself, especially with my art and photography. 

We look forward to sharing more of Sri’s photography and all things Thinkubator Media with you as we head toward a new year. 

 

Breaking Ground with brelixi

As a certified food scientist and founder of brelixi, a buzzing new cannabis edible product, Breanna Neff is reshaping how we understand and interact with cannabis. 

The Climate Around Cannabis Use 

In our rapidly changing society, cannabis is becoming a more widely accepted resource for achieving a sense of pain-free relaxation and peace. In fact, nearly 90% of adults are in favor of nationwide legalization of marijuana. That’s a big jump, from just 12.9% of adults in favor of legalization in 1969. 

As cannabis use gains more acceptance, we are also seeing major innovations in cannabis consumption methods. There are strides in the research that support the use of cannabis as a healing component. The cannabis plant offers numerous health benefits, which are more readily available through ingestion or topical use. Breanna Neff and her team with brelixi, offer an exciting addition to the budding field of cannabis products. 

Breanna’s Story

Breanna Neff, the founder of brelixi, was a studious and diligent undergrad, plowing through her assignments to become the accomplished food scientist we see today. However, navigating the heavy workloads and tricky social circles had its challenges, and for Breanna, cannabis provided a bit of solace. Shortly after graduating from Cornell, Neff embarked on a quest to provide consumers with a mindful cannabis product that is accessible and effective.

A jar of the unflavored brelixi THC powder

Neff’s brelixi has made waves in the edibles market with its innovative instant powder mix, designed to blend seamlessly into food or drinks. As a shelf-stable, fast-acting powder, brelixi provides users with a sustainable high within just 5-15 minutes. The use of a cutting-edge nano-cannabanoid component provides the stability and consistency that sets brelixi apart. 

Breanna crafted brelixi with both CBD and THC mixtures available so users can tailor their experience. CBD, the non-psychoactive component of marijuana, offers the benefits of cannabis without the head high. The THC option provides a traditional high, which can be moderated when combined with the CBD mix.  Brelixi offers consumers a chance to benefit from marijuana in a way that best suits their unique lifestyles. 

The Birth of brelixi

Many cannabis enthusiasts still struggle to find consistent, high-quality products. Neff’s brelixi now stands out as a health-conscious alternative, infused with electrolytes, antioxidants, nootropics, and adaptogens to support an active and elevated lifestyle. These natural additives contribute to a balanced and consistent high, without compromising energy and productivity. 

Featured here are the flavored CBD and THC packets of brelixi instant mix

Along with her advocacy for marijuana use, Breanna embraces the holistic nature of wellness. As a certified Reiki practitioner, she enjoys participating in other grounding activities like hiking and enjoying nature. Neff's deep spiritual balance is another major part of Breanna’s ability to maintain her rapidly growing empire.

Between organically promoting brelixi on social media, speaking at conferences, and attending local events, Breanna is truly booked and busy. Neff shared the joy of hearing how event attendees began to open their minds after hearing her speak about marijuana with so much passion and expertise. People of all ages have come to her, eager to share the new information with others and consider cannabis use differently for themselves. 

In New York, brelixi is available at several dispensaries across the metro area while her products can also be shipped nationwide. Neff continues to make strides working with her alma mater, Cornell University, to further study the promise of nanocannabis for pharmaceutical use. 

To stay up-to-date on where you can find Breanna and brelixi next, you can also join their mailing list and find her on social media @brelixi. We look forward to Breanna’s continued success in a world where functional stoners uplift society by doing more of what they love. 

A tasty look at the flavored CBD instant mix. The flavored mixes come in two distinct flavors: elderberry hibiscus lemonade and yuzu turmeric lemonade.

Meet the Team: Elizabeth Yekhtikian

Elizabeth Yekhtikian is our amazing media relations coordinator and media trainer for Thinkubator Media. Hailing from Kingston, MA, Elizabeth uses her impeccable talent to support our team and our clients in achieving media success. Let’s learn more about her and her role on the team!

 

What’s your favorite part about working with the Thinkubator Media team? 

My favorite part about working with Thinkubator Media is getting to work with very smart and fun people!

 

What are some of the values at Thinkubator Media that resonate with you? 

I resonate most with the values of working hard, being a good person, and staying curious.

 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 

I enjoy walking my dog, listening to music, and reading.

 

Do you have any hidden talents? 

Irish Step Dancing!

 

What intention/s are you leading 2024 with?

My intention is to find all the good and joy in the present because boy, is life fleeting!

Meet the Team: Blair Burrell

Blair Burrell is our exceptional social media manager, based in Mandeville, Louisiana. Blair helps us craft engaging and consistent content to share across our social media platforms. Let’s hear more about Blair and her role on our team.

What’s your favorite part about working with the Thinkubator Media team?
My favorite part about working with the Thinkubator Media team is the collaborative and supportive environment. Everyone is easy-going, open-minded, and dedicated to achieving our collective goals.

It's refreshing to work with a team where ideas flow freely, feedback is constructive, and there's a genuine sense of camaraderie. Plus, the diversity of perspectives and skills within the team adds richness to our projects and fosters continuous growth and learning.

And let's not forget the jokes—granted, I’m the one who usually cracks all the jokes, but sometimes Greg gets on me, too.

What are some of the values at Thinkubator Media that resonate with you?
As a Black woman, inclusiveness and authenticity are intertwined values that hold profound significance for me. Inclusiveness ensures that individuals from marginalized communities, like mine, are not only included but also valued and empowered within all spaces. It acknowledges the unique perspectives and contributions that diverse voices bring to the table, fostering a sense of belonging and representation.

Similarly, authenticity empowers me to embrace and celebrate my true self, unapologetically. It allows me to defy societal norms and expectations, embracing my identity and experiences without fear of judgment or discrimination. Together, inclusiveness and authenticity create environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance for all.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love binge-watching TV shows, PILATES, and traveling (Turks and Thailand are on my list for 2024!).

Do you have any hidden talents?
Now that I am thinking about it, no, I do not! I’m about to look up some and try to work at one to become my hidden talent. lol

What is one intention that you are leading 2024 with?
One intention that I am leading 2024 with is mastering the art of pivoting. I’m learning to let things come and go as they are meant to. I am trying to embrace change with confidence, adapt when need be, and use any failures to help me FALL FORWARD instead of back.

Whether it's in my personal or professional life, I am committed to approaching each situation with resilience, creativity, and a willingness to explore new directions. (cues SERENITY PRAYER)