Surprises uncovered during exploration of the why or why not behind making bucket lists. Top secret bucket list items shared and unknown things holding us back to name a couple.

CELEBRATE – with this article, my personal #MissionStigmaFree is complete! Since August, I have researched 7 types of stigmas and shared my learnings on social media for others to learn from, as well.

Wow, this was by far the hardest research and results to dive into …

Check out this brief article summarizing the harsh realities of public stigma.

In recognition of an international observance day (Nov 14) and American Diabetes Month (Nov) dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, check out this article with my research focused on label avoidance stigma (type 5 of 7).

November 11th each year marks Veteran’s Day and in the US, we honor those who are serving and have served in the military. I chose to investigate stigma and the severe impacts it may have on veterans.

I loved this article about the stigma of failure written by Alexa Dembek at DuPont that I had to include it here. Enjoy!

Is there stigma around water quality? ChatGPT helps research the answer to my question.

Celebrate Halfway Day for Mission Stigma Free!

For the investigation of structural stigma (stigma category 3 of 7), I researched the intersection of health literacy and structural stigma.

Three shocking revelations about health practitioner stigma as well as exploring the barriers posed to US health literacy goals.

The Association For Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provides tools, resources and creative ways to build confidence to #TalkAwayTheDark.

Inspired by a person that recently shared with me, I am sharing my reflections and three lessons learned from the moment I transitioned from supporter to health and life advocate for my mom.

Flip the script on “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”

Lead with empowerment, not shame and blame

VISUALIZING: Bias vs Stigma vs Stereotype vs Prejudice vs Discrimination

Everyone grieves in their own way and on their own time. To celebrate National Grief Awareness Day, I am sharing my top 5 lessons learned from the perspective of losing 17 people within 1.5 years.

As a scientist, CEO, wife, and mom, I am driven to investigate the mysteries of life.

Reading, writing, coaching, and mentoring are positive ways I share and continuously develop badassery.

Sharing badassery transparently and authentically fuels passion in me.

Despite my intentional focus on career direction, I had an early-life-crisis on my 20th birthday thinking, “I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my professional life!”