2021 is a year of radical change for us. 

With so much going on in the world and all around us after a year like 2020, we knew something special was in store for us all in 2021. How can there not be? The pandemic has created an unexpected pivot for organizations across the globe that had to come up with innovative ideas to thrive in this period of unknowns.

A huge milestone has been accomplished for women in politics and all across the country. Let’s celebrate this moment fully and savor the energy. I’ve considered writing about stepping into your power for some time now. It’s a platitude frequently seen on women’s empowerment memes now and then, maybe the topic of an inspiring meditation or yoga practice, but it’s a bit elusive. After all, what does stepping into your power really mean?

Building community is one of those concepts you hear people talk about it a lot. And with good reason. Between the freelancers, thought leaders, bloggers, managers, CEOs, activists and empire builders, everyone’s got a brand they’re peddling.

When I started business school, I had aspirations to further my public health undergraduate degree and pursue a healthcare administration career. After taking a few core classes, I decided to take a Quantitative Analytics course because the associated lingo became more apparent in competitive job descriptions and trending jobs found on LinkedIn and Indeed. So, I figured why not give it a try? It looks like fun.