Month: <span>July 2025</span>

Nicole's Corner
Faith & Grounding /
Church Etiquette is Still Etiquette

I’ve talked about etiquette in many spaces—workplaces, emails, WhatsApp groups—but allow me today to talk about church etiquette. Because yes, even in the House of God, there is a way to carry ourselves. And sometimes, it’s not that the church hurt us—it’s just that…

Reflections & Lessons /
The real power of leadership isn’t in doing more; it’s in being more.

The most dangerous words in leadership aren’t “I can’t do it.” They’re “I’LL DO IT MYSELF.” Here’s why: When you’ve mastered workplace fluency, you naturally become the go-to problem solver. Your expertise is unquestioned, and your execution is flawless. It’s a powerful place to…

Reflections & Lessons /
Some Friendships Are Seasonal—And That’s Okay

The other day, I woke up to a very long message. I had forgotten someone’s birthday. A friend. The message wasn’t confrontational—but it carried weight. It spoke of feeling unseen, maybe even forgotten. In the past, I would have immediately explained myself, tried to…

Reflections & Lessons /
There Are Questions We Must Retire — Especially in the Church.

We don’t talk about this enough in faith spaces, but we must. There are questions that feel harmless to the one asking… but carry the weight of grief, shame, and exhaustion for the one receiving them. Especially when it comes to infertility. Let’s be…

Reflections & Lessons /
What happens at home doesn’t always stay at home.

Sometimes, it spills quietly into our boardrooms, our break rooms, and even our bathrooms. There was a recurring issue at the office. The bathroom was often left in a state that left everyone uncomfortable. Skid marks. No flushing. Housekeeping tried. HR tried. Gentle reminders…

Faith & Grounding /
Power with Character: What We Must Teach Our Daughters

  In the powerful work of empowering girls, we’ve done well to teach them to rise. To speak. To lead. To take up space. But somewhere along the way, we must pause and ask: Have we also taught them how to carry power with…

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