“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust Takeaways from Tanzania If I had to choose one word to sum up my trip to Tanzania it would be Awe. The dictionary defines awe as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. Synonyms: […]

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One of my favorite things to do is share good people and good work with others. Today I’m thrilled to share this interview with my amazingly gifted friend and colleague, Selena Rezvani. Selena and I had the privilege of doing our TEDx talks within days of each other and I’m forever grateful for the moral […]

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Enchantment…has nothing to do with fantasy, or escapism, or magical thinking: it is founded on a vivid sense of belongingness to a rich and many-layered world; a profound and whole-hearted participation in the adventure of life. -Sharon Blackie One of the reasons I said Yes to visiting Tanzania this summer was to take a leap out […]

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Last month I shared how I made the uncharacteristic and unprecedented decision to shake things up and go to Tanzania with my daughter. This month I’m eager to share a song by Jason Browne with you (don’t worry – I won’t be singing it!) These lyrics have been an anthem to me over the years. They […]

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Progress always involves risk. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. -Frederick Wilcox Taylor Swift tells us to Shake it Off…my current anthem is, Shake it Up. Have you ever felt moved to do something so uncharacteristic you hardly recognized yourself? And if so, how did you decide if you should […]

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