Weekly Edit #6
"Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand." - Baruch Spinoza
Some weeks are full of output, even if that energy stays mostly behind the scenes. This one was a reminder that not all momentum is visible—but that doesn’t make it any less meaningful. Quiet progress is still progress.
🌿 Reading That Reframed Things
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, I revisited this article from Kellogg Insight on how relatability strengthens team mental health. It’s a gentle reminder that how we show up—honestly and empathetically—matters just as much as what we do.
🪄 A Discovery That Expanded My View
thirteen lune is an e-commerce platform spotlighting beauty brands founded by Black and Brown entrepreneurs. Their work reframes how beauty is represented—centering cultural visibility through thoughtfully curated brands. A reminder that representation, when done well, can be both powerful and practical.
✨ A Small Shift I’m Holding Onto
Finding small moments to move more slowly—whether it’s taking the long way home, savoring a meal, or lingering a little longer in conversation.
📽️ A Conversation Worth Your Time
Lulu Cheng Meservey shares a sharp, practical take on communicating under pressure—how to stay grounded, get your message across, and lead with clarity. One to bookmark if you work with words or people.
🪷 Thoughts This Week: After writing about moving from pivoting to building a portfolio, I’ve been sitting with what it means to pursue what’s meaningful—especially when life feels aligned but still uncertain. I felt both grounded and curious this week. How do we stay with that feeling, without rushing to define it?
🧿 Warmth and wonder, wherever you are.