Author name: Elayna Alexandra

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to honor the strength and achievements of individuals with disabilities. As an amputee and member of Team USA for the Amputee Women’s World Cup, I know the importance of creating inclusive spaces. In leadership, inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Leaders who prioritize inclusivity foster environments where […]

Accidents happen, and sometimes they come at the least expected times. Our family was excited for a week-long camping trip at Lake Michigan, but on the first day, my son Henry had an unfortunate accident with a hatchet, cutting his ankle bone and fracturing it. We had to cut our trip short and return home.

We all have ingrained biases. The video below depicts the challenges our brains face when learning to ride a backward bicycle after learning to ride a regular bicycle, the necessary rewiring takes a fair bit of work. Biases are like well-worn paths in our brains, shaped by years of conditioning and societal influences. However, by

I work with many who are also navigating conflicting care. Sometimes, it is a parent’s failing health, children, or maybe a sibling needing extra support. We all have challenges that pull at us; these challenges ebb and flow with life. In this article, I offer 7 tips for working with conflicting concerns. I would love

Inspired by Don Miguel Ruiz’s timeless wisdom in “The Four Agreements,” (and great leader and mentor Sandor Kovacs) let’s delve into the profound essence of being impeccable with our words: complete accountability for our actions. It’s about more than just speaking truthfully; it’s owning up to our responsibilities without the veil of excuses or circumstances. True

As the weekend approaches, let’s shift our focus from the hustle and bustle of the workweek to the art of rest. Let’s collect moments of awe and wonder, fueling our creativity and innovation in the process. In our fast-paced world, the concept of rest often takes a backseat to productivity. But what if I told

So often, we go full throttle ahead, we don’t pause and adjust when things are not looking like they make sense. We stick to the plan, we believe we have a plan for a reason — and we do, and where is there room to respond to what is happening around us, where is there

If you want to add to your weekend listening playlist, you’ll love this interview! Chenny Xia, an award-winning entrepreneur, designer, technologist, and CEO of Gotcare, joins me in this latest episode of The Feminine Edge podcast. Chenny realized after working within the healthcare industry and at multiple innovation consultancies that change needed to be made to