Social and Racial Justice Solidarity Articles

Introvert Career Profile – Freelance + Nonprofit Founder. Meet Catherine Man.

Learn how Catherine is growing a non-profit while leaning into her freelance work for income stability, and letting in support to make it all work.

Her non-profit, based in NYC, is about creating a more equitable on-ramp for STEM jobs through the power of mentoring. I find the program and Catherine’s story inspiring, and instructional, so I’m sharing it with you too. I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey.

(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)

Renata McElvany - creative solopreneur, HSP

Introvert/HSP Self-employment Profile – Balancing Energy, Money, Mission, and Courage. Meet Renata.

Behind the scenes look at how a sensitive introvert is growing her mission-driven, creative business with a sense of balance and sustainability. Renata is an Indigenous Mexican, now in California.

She offers graphic design, illustration, art, and coaching for sensitive intuitive women of color (BIWOC) who want to explore creativity or creative business development.

From Good Girl to Fighting for the Greater Good. Let’s Be Paradigm Shifters, Together.

I once avoided rocking the boat, and I now speak against the harmful systems that dominate. A new paradigm is rising. What helps me persist.

Introverts Rethinking Their Focus Amidst the Mess of It All

If you’re feeling wobbly or shaken up by these times, you might be rethinking your priorities around work. Here’s a little love note to help us all.

Heartache > Solidarity > Maybe a Big Awakening Too. (They seem to go together.)

For so long I have craved more progress about racial justice. I am daring to feel some hope lately, amidst the grief. Here’s why and what helps me.

Quiet folks have a lot to say. We just like to think first. ~ Val Nelson

Quiet People Have a Lot To Say

Tips for people who are quiet and those around them. Pausing and listening are important skills for inclusion – of introverts, women, BIPOC, and everyone. When all voices are heard, the best decisions are made.