Community Circles in January Join us to vent, listen, and leave with actionable next steps for fighting for our communities. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
On Crafting a Creative Life 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of getting on a stage to tell a story about heartbreak, hot flings, and nurturing the version of myself that wanted to be loved. It was the first time I shared such intimate details of my life outside of a Livejournal entry, and I haven’
The impossible task of crafting a writer's statement My writing might appeal most to people who struggle with knowing that what they want is at odds with what is expected of them. I want readers to feel capable of owning their desires as well as their mistakes.
Becoming Sula Found Sula Found is not a nickname. You can continue calling me by my personal name if you know it, otherwise you can address me as Sula, Sula Found, or Mx. Sula Found.
On Legacy & Taking Risks This is the first year that I fully understand what it means to carry a legacy, and to leave one behind. I am also learning that creating one often comes with taking risks.
Do I Have to Be Understood to Take Up Space?: An Essay in Three Parts Two years ago, a colleague told me that I should get more comfortable with being seen. He didn’t know that I was emotionally beaten down and couldn’t be bothered with visibility. Despite my workaholic tendencies, the idea of visibility around work makes me itch. I couldn’t stand
The impossible task of crafting a writer's statement My writing might appeal most to people who struggle with knowing that what they want is at odds with what is expected of them. I want readers to feel capable of owning their desires as well as their mistakes.
Resisting the urge to apply for a degree program so I feel like I’m following my dreams My relationship to academia is toxic as hell.
Discovering Connection Through Storytelling It’s safe to say that without finding an online diary platform, I wouldn’t have started blogging or writing personal essays when I did. I wouldn’t have gained a better understanding of who I am, how I wanted to show up for others, and how I wanted others to show up for me.
Recap of 2023 2023 was an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. I decided to leave my job of four years and start working towards a major career transition. It hasn’t been the most relaxing six months, but I made it to the other side. The past year reinforced my confidence in
Did we all start blogging again? Honestly, I wish I never left. This is Take #34234 with blogging. This time around, I’m reminded that I can still have fun while moving with intention.
From Doubt to Gratitude: Recognizing Your Contributions In case you haven’t heard today, you are doing great. The world is getting better each day because you are still here, asking questions, connecting dots, and creating and redefining narratives. Isn’t it wild how much you’ve done just by imagining a world with freedom, liberation, and
Commitment issues? Burnout? Whatever it is, it’s time for something new. I wanted space to share about how I was so tired of keeping it together.