Make It or Break It, by Mercedes MacAlpine (Cohort 29)
“I always felt like auditions were more than just auditions – what was at stake wasn’t just a spot in a piece, but a piece of social capital..."
Julie Greenwood (Cohort 9)
“...Whenever I have a challenging conversation or something in my work (or life) that invites fear, I remind myself to lead with love as well as humility.”
Kia Honhongva (Cohort 29)
"...one that’s more aspirational: grace… I want to try to be more adaptive and flexible, and to recognize what’s going on in the world rather than just trying to overcome it.”
Forgiveness: The Personal & The Policy (Part 2), by David Burden (Cohort 29)
“Where is the redemptive quality for this great nation – this melting pot of cultures and people? Where is the reconciliation?”
Resilience, Recovery, and Hope, by Claire Bien (Cohort 6)
“…in allowing ourselves to speak, to share our anger and our pain, we allow ourselves the opportunity to find acceptance, understanding, and belonging...”
On Recharging: Voices From The Circle 2021
The many ways we recharged, restored, rekindled our fire throughout the year.
On Inspiration & Hope: Voices From The Circle 2021
Reflections from throughout the year on what - and who - keeps us going.
On Creativity: Voices From The Circle 2021
The many ways the creative arts spoke to and through us throughout the year.
On Values: Voices From the Circle 2021
Reflections from throughout the year on race, justice, fighting, healing, forgiveness, life and death, humanity, compassion, culture, faith, equity, love, community, and so much more.
To The Men Who Have Pursued Me, by George Black (Cohort 25)
“I am grateful for the ways that they are able to see past the façade and remind me that I am indeed fundamentally worthy of all the love, all the belonging, and all the connection that I desire.”