Category: our FUTURE
-
The Workshop Loop: Why We Keep Forgetting Everything…
We’ve all been there. You sign up for a workshop with the best of intentions, adrenaline pumping as you imagine yourself finally conquering that one skill or mastering a new topic. You sit through a couple of days of intense learning, take notes like a professional journalist, and leave feeling invincible. You think, “This is…
-
The Power of Independent Women: Standing Up for Equality and Economic Freedom
In today’s world, the importance of independence for women cannot be overstated. Women from different walks of life—whether from varying levels of privilege or economic circumstances—are reclaiming their rights and asserting their place in society. One of the most profound ways women empower themselves is through education, economic independence, and the fight for equality. However,…
-
Balancing Life: Pursuing a PhD as a Mother
Why I’m “Too Old” for a PhD? I often hear the question, “Why are you doing a PhD? Don’t you have enough experience already?” The undertone is clear—at my stage in life, I should be coasting on what I’ve already learned, not diving into more study. People often seem surprised that, with a busy life…
-
The Strange Beauty of Being Latina
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a gathering organized by a friend for Latina women. Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations. I don’t have many close Latina friends—at least not in the sense of sharing deep, everyday connections that allow you to truly experience their culture, mindset, and even their food. But to my…
-
I’m sick of sustainability
It sounds like you’ve reached a point of fatigue with the sustainability I’m Sick of Sustainability Beyond the Buzzword: A Fresh Look at Sustainability It sounds like many of us have reached a point of fatigue with the sustainability conversation—perhaps because it’s become a buzzword, or maybe due to the overwhelming demands associated with it.…
Louma Albik 