EQUALITY INSIGHTS

Weekly 5 Things editions plus essays and GUIDANCE on inclusive communication

5 Things / Shared Laughter
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5 Things / Shared Laughter

Tuesday arrived, and once again, I stressed about what I was going to bring to comedy class that night. Everyone in class has the same “what am I going to write?” moment every week. We all figure it out and show up. One of my classmates was recently laid off and didn’t come with prepared material to work out. Instead, she riffed off a keyword.

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5 Things / Powerful
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5 Things / Powerful

This week, I was officially named to Curve Magazine’s Power Women list. The list was unveiled Monday at an event kicking off Lesbian Visibility Week. It was an impressive list, including Abby Wambach, Cynthia Erivo, Chappell Roan, and Sha’Carri Richardson. This week’s 5 Things are 5 amazing folks on the list.

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5 Things / Transparency
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5 Things / Transparency

I’ve remembered a truth lately: when things feel shaky, people want more communication, not less. Even if it’s imperfect. Even if it’s “we don’t know yet.” Especially then.

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5 Things / FAQ
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5 Things / FAQ

I enjoyed a few days last week in Monterrey, MX, a beautiful, vibrant city in the mountains with a kind pickleball community. It reminded me that community is everywhere if you look for it. Feel free to follow me on Instagram.

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5 Things / Visibility
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5 Things / Visibility

I’ve been thinking about something Jenny Chen said on this week’s 5 Things in 15 Minutes show. She said we need more than allies; we need warriors. “Warriors who lead with love, kindness, respect and compassion, who challenge systems, who believe we can evolve and be better for those around us.”

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