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Our Favorite Quotes From Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert.

Our favorite quotes from an examination of how 1990s and 2000s pop culture portrayed women by Sophie Gilbert.

5 Questions With Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

The author and social advocate talks about her new book Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman.

5 Questions With Rich Benjamin on history, family, and the freedom to remember.

Rich Benjamin on history, family, and the freedom to remember.

The author of Talk to Me on the learning and telling of the history that shaped his family.

5 Questions with Chad Houser on culinary change, community, and second chances.

Chad Houser on culinary change, community, and second chances.

Can a restaurant serve as a catalyst for change? At Café Momentum, the answer is a resounding yes.

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Our Favorite Quotes From Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.

Our favorite quotes from the telling of a scientific and social history of tuberculosis by John Green.

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The Practice of Story Stewardship

Which Book Do I Read First?

Shame vs. Guilt

10 Learnings that Changed How I Think About Feelings: Stressed and Overwhelmed
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Love Letter to a Garden

Our favorite quotes from a love letter to planting, growing, and harvesting by Debbie Millman with Roxane Gay.

5 questions with Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”

5 Questions With Chad Sanders

The writer, podcast host, and creator talks about his latest book How to Sell Out.

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I Am the Cage

Our favorite quotes from a story about integration, trust, and being our true selves by Allison Sweet Grant.

The ABK Bookshelf

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Our Favorite Quotes From Shatterproof by Dr. Tasha Eurich.
A collage featuring a headshot of Sophie Gilbert and the cover of her book

Our Favorite Quotes From Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert.
A collage of a headshot of John Green and the cover of his book

Our Favorite Quotes From Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.
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The Daring Interview

Adam Grant on how he approaches topics, how he moves past roadblocks, and why we want him on our rollercoaster.

Adam Grant on how he approaches topics, moves past roadblocks, and why we want him on our rollercoaster.
Ingrid Silva on straddling strength and vulnerability as a dancer, being open even in moments of self-doubt, and TK

Ingrid Silva on straddling strength and vulnerability, being open, and expressing identity.
Gabrielle Blair on asking questions, solving problems, and containing multitudes.

Gabrielle Blair on asking questions, solving problems, and containing multitudes.
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Brené and Her Creative Loves

Illustrator Katy Ross on the 10th anniversary of the RSA Short, “Brené Brown on Empathy.”

Katy Ross on the 10th anniversary of the RSA Short, “Brené Brown on Empathy.”

Randal Ford on how enthusiasm goes a long way, what’s it like to photograph animals up close, and the messy middle of creating.

Randal Ford on enthusiasm, what it’s like to photograph animals, and the messy middle of creating.
Barcelona-based Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter make up Cabeza Patata

Abel Reverter and Katie Menzies create awe and delight with their colorful 3D characters.
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High Five

5 questions with Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”

Chad Sanders on vulnerability, reaching hearts, and “the exciting unknown.”
5 Questions With Emily Nagoski on emotional literacy, lasting sexual connections, and pleasure as an act of revolution.

Emily Nagoski on emotional literacy, lasting sexual connections, and pleasure as an act of revolution.
5 Questions With Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.

Bonita T. Hampton Smith on storytelling, “the leader within,” and Ubuntu.
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From Brené

10 Learnings that Changed How I Think About Feelings: Stressed and Overwhelmed
Brené and Alexi Robichaux, the CEO and Co-Founder of BetterUp, at the UpLift summit

A Dare to Lead + BetterUp Partnership
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Living Beyond Human Scale: Brené and Barrett Reflect on the 8-part Podcast Series
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