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I felt magnetized to the hype of Wall Street circa 2004, with its promise of wealth, power, and a good time, and the fact that it was a boy’s club wasn’t going to stop me.

A few years in, I started to question things.

We lost my mother in January.

I blamed gun control upfront but now realize we need to address this politicized issue alongside investing in our collective mental health.

In my twenties, I had a hard time taking vacation days because where can you go with no money? I could only think of one viable option: Myrtle Beach.

TW: This post discusses sexual assault and trauma.

I don’t know what it feels like to heal from childhood sexual trauma, but I know what it feels like to start.

Please note that this post covers sensitive issues and explicit content.

Most people talk about post traumatic stress. Post traumatic growth focuses on the ways an event can change a person in positive ways.

Women earn just $0.79 compared to every dollar a man earns. It's not just about confidence.

Let’s talk about actionable steps you can take to change this.

#equalpay