When I reflect on my time at TFT today, I am grateful. I learned SO much there that can take me in any direction. Starting at TFT I was fairly unaware about the intersections of food accessibility and the other social determinants of health. I had no idea about food justice + food sovereignty and I didn’t realize how screwed up the funding and philanthropy sectors are- the barriers that small organizations face, the white washing, the extreme power dynamics, etc.
Read moreBlack Lives Matter: Beyond Blackout
On Tuesday June 2nd, I was truly confused about blackout Tuesday: what it was and why it happened on super Tuesday. After doing research, I learned it was an initiative called #theshowmustbepaused that somehow morphed into blackout Tuesday 🤷🏽♀️. I was frustrated. So I wrote. Here’s the blog post that resulted.
Real quick: There's so much activism, education, anger and excitement across America (and the world), but I want us especially myself to keep going. I want to continue advocating for issues I believe in and speaking up at a local level b/c my voice counts. I want to learn more about organizing and my role in the BLM movement.
Read moreDigital Wellness: What's the solution?
The feedback from the last digital wellness post was refreshing and I am this concept is resonating with so many. In this post I am discussing why a social media fast isn’t feasible, when I use my phone the most and what I’m doing to try and reduce my usage. Let’s talk about it!
Read moreThe Digital Wellness Dilemma
Generally, digital wellness is observed in terms of the amount of time you spend looking at a screen (like now 😅) but for me it goes a bit deeper.
It’s about what I take in when I’m looking at screens — meaning what I listen to and watch.
My posture and body position when I’m on the computer on phone.
I definitely want to hear from you! Have you ever heard of or considered digital wellness? What are your initial feelings about it? How are you doing with your screen time these days?
Read moreHustle and Flow
Just a reminder, everyone across the entire world is in the pandemic...together. Extend kindness, grace and compassion. Look for ways that you can help your community. Don’t worry about hustling hard core or relaxing and taking it easy, you must do what’s best for you (and your family.)
Read moreThe days look different, but let's go with it
I’m interested to know what your days are looking like and how does balance look for you in this time? Lastly, take a minute and think about what you are grateful each day and how you’ve received or given compassion.
Read moreAccountability during COVID
How do you maintain healthy habits? How can you keep yourself and other accountable? I’m trying to figure this out and when I do, I’ll pass it along. Tell me how we can help each other (and you) be accountable to our own respective goals.
Read moreSo I Quit My Job: Part 3
The last post from the “So I Quit My Job” series. This post focuses on healing and what I am doing now and getting back to doing. The work it’s taking and how I must be consistent to as TFT is behind me and my new chapter is upon me.
It’s a longer read than the other two, but it’s great information.
Read moreSo I Quit My Job: Part 2
Post 2 on this occupational wellness series focuses on my revelations. When I had time to sit back and think about my 3 years, what happened? Why was it so unhealthy? I dig into those realizations and of course give you some great photos and my work friends aka support system. Make sure you read post 1: the problems & the positives first.
Read moreSelf Care Saturday
Quick synopsis of the first event that wasn’t fitness focused. A group of amazing ladies came together for the first Self -Care Saturday event! The post explains the day and has lots of beautiful pictures.
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