Concert festivals usually remind me, yet again, that there are different expectations for women and men, not only at music festivals like Coachella, but also in the professional world. "A new study has shown women are consistently judged as having less leadership potential than their male counterparts, making them 14% less likely to be promoted each... Continue Reading →
The Truth About Success Timelines
“It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success.” (Lionel Messi) I always need reminders that there is no timeline for success and reaching your goals. These reminders drown out in the noise of Silicon Valley where I live. In Silicon Valley it’s all about the instant and the now. If... Continue Reading →
A Career Lesson Hidden in Studying Abroad
Yesterday Facebook reminded me that 17 years ago I studied abroad in Budapest, Hungary. How was that 17 years ago? It seems like it was just yesterday I was having this photo taken of me playing on that swing in a little Hungarian town in the countryside. A lot of lessons and growth happened during... Continue Reading →
The Movement Made Us: How History is in the Present
"What book has had a profound impact on you?" As a book lover, I get this question a lot. Over the years I have really struggled with the answer and have chosen to answer instead with the authors that have impacted me like Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck and H.P Lovecraft. But... Continue Reading →
Raining Day Reflections
A summer in Ireland made me get over not liking the rain and viewing it as an annoyance. I had a full day of internship training all over Dublin, outside in the pouring rain. I was soaked to the bone. But now, with the right gear, I am totally fine just standing in the rain.... Continue Reading →
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments in Latacunga
How often do you take a moment and savor the beauty in the ordinary? I know in my day-to-day life, I do this very little. And when it comes to travel, FORGET ABOUT IT! When I travel I want to see the big and beautiful. I desire to experience the "must see" of the place.... Continue Reading →
Learning about Ecuador, One Page at a Time (Ecuador Unfolds Series)
When traveling, there are so many preparations that need to take place before the plane reaches the sky. Laundry, cleaning, shopping, doctor appointments, packing etc. Most of these I hate doing. My favorite travel prep I do is reading. When I travel I try to learn about the places I go and I particularly love... Continue Reading →
New Travel Blog Series: Ecuador Unfolds
I'm excited to kick off a new travel blog series: Ecuador Unfolds! This summer I was fortunate enough to go to Ecuador for the first time and explore the physical and communal beauty that defines the country. The main reason that this trip was unique was because I was able to travel like a local.... Continue Reading →
Testament to the State of Nonprofits Today
Yesterday was a true testament to the state of the nonprofit sector as federal funding has been drastically slashed. I went to a county of board supervisor meeting to review agenda items for the county’s budget for next fiscal year. The agenda was nearly 44 pages long with the vast majority of it being a... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Being Single
Shout out to all my singles! As a chronically single person, I know that Valentine’s Day can be a hard day. Just remember that your worth is NOT dependent on if you have a significant other and don’t believe everything you see on social media. Recently I have been reflecting on how lucky I am... Continue Reading →
Caroline Evans 