Marie G-G5 days ago11 minElena Joy Thurston: Mormon mom of four undergoes conversion therapy before coming out, whole“Anyone who's Mormon will tell you there is Mormon. And then there's Utah Mormon. And then there is BYU, Utah Mormon.
Marie G-GFeb 89 minMarianne Monson: Writing diverse historical stories of gritty, resilient women Frontier Grit contains stories of women of color and all sorts of walks of life.
Marie G-GFeb 74 minHow Not to Pander During Black History Month*But this is the time when companies have no right to celebrate Black history and culture unless they are walking their talk every day.
Marie G-GJan 2510 minSujata Massey: Delectable feminist mystery and historical fiction set in Japan and India“It took a long time for the publishing industry to wake up to other countries as places people would want to read about.”
Marie G-GJan 69 minEight ways to root out sexism from your writing I’ve been advocating for nonsexist language in writing ever since I discovered feminism in college. And every Christmas, I’m reminded yet ag
Marie G-GJan 49 minCarol Gavhane: Surviving infertility and loss to create a purpose-driven life“I don’t think people understand that when you go through loss after loss, after you see a heartbeat, it’s such a heavy grief.”
Marie G-GDec 29, 20207 minCourt Wakefield: Not a NICU Mother or Father, but a ParentWe’ve been through so much together. Trauma changes you. I’m grateful that we decided to grow together.
Marie G-GDec 15, 20207 minLauren DeVera: Rebooting and taking risks to help people banish burnout and live a life on purposeI’ve built the community that I wish was there for me, making dance accessible regardless of whether you want to be a professional or not.
Marie G-GDec 11, 202010 minMx. Harris Eddie Hill: Celebrating the joys of trans and gender identity Before my 18th birthday, I realized that once I turned 18 I would be legally classified as a woman, and I was just really horrified at that.
Marie G-GDec 8, 20209 minEight Steps Toward Building a Kinder WorkplaceIf you want to create a kind workplace, you must not have any leaders who are assholes.
Marie G-GNov 30, 202013 minJoy Fowler: Surviving the loss of a child and becoming “just” JoyWalking into an office as just Joy, it is the most liberating thing, and I will never go back.
Marie G-GNov 25, 20201 minAnti-Racism at WorkAmy and I spoke about how companies can start incorporating social messaging into their brands, especially if they have not done so before.
Marie G-GNov 23, 20206 minAsh Prasad: The Inclusive ScreenwriterI have never felt like I belonged in any of my roles. I’ve never felt like I’ve belonged in an organization, and that needs to change.
Marie G-GOct 13, 20205 minChanging Lives through Education in Chiapas: Miguel Ochoa Castellanos and April Brenden-LockeThis week I interviewed my friend April Brenden-Locke and Miguel Ochoa Castellanos about Hogar Infantil in Chiapas, Mexico.
Marie G-GSep 14, 202012 minSankar Raman, Collector of Immigrant StoriesThe humanity of America lives in the resilience of its people...which makes us realize America is full of angels.
Marie G-GSep 9, 20207 minRaina Casey, Death Doula and SurvivorRaina has an extensive grit story, but we mostly talked about her experience as a death doula and cannabis practitioner.
Marie G-GSep 2, 20204 min"What Happens to a Dream Deferred?"*The Immigrant Story and the City of Beaverton present “DREAMs Deferred Live."
Marie G-GSep 1, 20209 minJackie Capers-Brown, Rising Up and Leveling Up!“Though this is a challenge, you will grow up to be a leader who will help our people. We need you to get through this.”
Marie G-GAug 24, 20209 minA Jewel from Coal, Jewels PedersenJewels was born in Harlem as an only child to a single mom. Her mom was diagnosed with cancer when Jewels was ten, and they moved to Georgi.
Marie G-GAug 11, 20208 minKen Harge: Here for Something Great“I remember looking into my father’s eyes and feeling like I wasn’t worth shit...it made me this guy who couldn't be suppressed.
