Witnessing history repeat itself as even more black lives are lost in the United States is devastating. I watch with horror as violence is inflicted again and again on our fellow citizens, feeling ever more helpless. I sit here with a deep aching sadness of knowing that the nation I love has been unable to deliver on its core promise of the blessings of liberty for all of her citizens.
Read MoreThe setting of New Years resolutions tends to be a rather self-focused endeavor: work out more, eat better, drink less. Considering, however, some of the grave and impending global issues we are facing, perhaps it’s time to shift our resolution-making focus to the greater good.
Read MoreBy December, current Tide Risers will have spent one full year working within a community of dedicated, powerhouse women, delving deep into their goals and ambitions to serve the greater good. Here’s what I hope they will do as Tide Risers alumnae once their cohort concludes its work together.
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of a small group of women I refer to as the Accelerators’ Initiative, over 20 percent of our 2017 cohort received financial support to enable them to be a Tide Riser. These women have made this commitment with the generosity, humility, and grace that are becoming of the finest amongst us.
Read MoreI am experiencing a stunning inability to effectively raise my voice and demonstrate my deep rejection of the hate, bigotry, and violence that has been enabled in our country. How do we steer ourselves out of the appalling silence Dr. King warned us about?
Read MoreI am often asked about the values that drove me to launch Tide Risers. So, I want to share the values that have made Tide Risers a successful journey for me, my collaborators, and our members.
Read MoreTide Riser Lindsay Ackroyd undertook a comprehensive process of changing her banking services and investments to take meaningful action to address issues concerning climate change and social justice. Here's her step-by-step guide to aligning your personal finances with your values.
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