This week I had the opportunity to attend an incredible event hosted by Microsoft and PWC. Bay Area Women at Microsoft in partnership with PwC hosted the 2023 Annual Better Together event, “EmpowerHer”, on December 5th. The session focused on Leadership Excellence and Diversity: Journeys of Learning & Growth. The…

In a moment of self-reflection, I realized that I had accidentally created a framework that might prove useful to anyone interested in taking a closer look at their abilities and aspirations but also their actual behaviors and choices. There is a distinction between capability, intention, and action. Many people might…

I love being underestimated. It is easy for people to underestimate me. I am a minority woman, mother, middle-aged, overweight, average-looking, and self-employed. I check a lot of boxes. I have been underestimated my whole life. Sometimes it was because I was different, other times because I didn't fit into…

During a recent disability and accessibility conference, I heard the recurring statistics that left me wondering about their accuracy. 1 in 4 adults in the US have some type of disability. 3 billion or 16% of the world’s population lives with a significant disability. The data also says, Over 42…

I frequently cross paths with founders, many of whom are my friends, who are accomplished entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists. This exposure has given me a good understanding of the common traits that define exceptional startup founders. One attribute that resonates is the relentless focus and unwavering commitment that…

A few months ago, I was invited to speak at a disability event hosted by a company I deeply admire. I was genuinely excited about the opportunity to share insights about our work, our team, and our innovative approach to executing a human-centric mission. However, the event didn’t unfold as…

I could hear the anguish in her voice. After a very productive one-on-one session about her numerous projects, she hesitantly asked if she could talk to me about something. She asked, “Do they see me?” Her voice cracked a little. Then she said, “When will they see me?” She said, …

I recently had a disagreement with my teenage son about his screen time, an ongoing point of contention between us. My perspective was that he often filled his spare time with screens, while he argued that his friends were not always available, and playing outside alone wasn't all that fun…

Ever wondered how things might have turned out if Draupadi had been the one leading the charge on the Kurukshetra battlefield alongside Krishna? Imagine her strong and determined character in that pivotal moment, facing the Kauravas with her unwavering resolve. How might Krishna’s conversation with her differ from the one…