" To build community requires vigilant awareness of the work we must continually do to undermine all the socialization that leads us to behave in ways that perpetuate domination. " - bell hooks In this installment of Own Your Path, we had the honor of interviewing the incomparable Clothilde "Cloey" Hewlett prior to her current appointment by California State Governor Gavin Newsom as Commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation for the State of Califor

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month , and as we draw to its close, it feels timely to finally share our thoughts on attacks against AAPI community members. As you consider the pros and cons of speaking out against anti-Asian hate speech in your organization, remember that silence is also a form of leadership rhetoric, one that can impact your organization in predictably negative ways. Loss of talent, loss of trust are among the consequences of “staying n

"Authenticity is not something we have, or don't have. It's a practice." - Brene Brown We’re back with our second installment of Own Your Path , an interview series where we ask inspiring leaders five essential questions about the evolution of their careers and the insights gained along the way. This month we had the honor of interviewing the esteemed Alexandra (Alex) Trower , Executive Vice President, Global Communications at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) , a $105 billion

"When you light a lamp for someone else, it also brightens your own path." - Siddhartha Gautama We're excited to kick off 2021 with Own...

A year ago, we came together with one idea in mind - to do good work for good people. Bonded by our shared work experiences and love for storytelling, we knew that our collective skills and insights could be of service. But not just for anyone - we set out to work with purpose-driven clients who have an explicit commitment to always do the right thing. Not just right by personal interests but right by the community, right by the earth, right by the law, right by each other, a

As International Women's Day approaches (this Sunday, March 8th), it seems appropriate to ask a burning question that has been bouncing...

Glasses parked on my face like a Buick when I was about 17. Sight was, apparently, JUST the “minor” detail needed to decipher the board...

How wonderfully you have grown since September of last year and everything that happened, you are free to begin again. And even if you do...