Hi Reader Do all humans deserve dignity? Or is this conditional? I often wonder, what gives us the authority to decide who deserves a chance at a dignified life and who doesn't? What would our society experience if we allowed ourselves to pause and consider what it feels like to go through life believing that you're unworthy, you have no sense of belonging in the community, and your life doesn't matter? Would we then also make choices that lead us to dire circumstances? Would we also make...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader What if the first set of questions I asked didn't start with "What do you do for work?" "What is your work title?" "Where do you work?" We spend so much time evaluating a person's worth based on where they work, what they do, and what degree level they graduated with that we forget we're talking to someone who is layered beyond this one identity. Imagine what would happen if we started with curiosity, built familiarity, and settled into genuine community. What you can expect in...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader I’ve said for years that my mission is to help people realize we have more in common than those who benefit from our divide. But only recently did I realize how deeply this mission is rooted within me: That mission was inherited. Rooted in the very history of my family. What you can expect in today's issue: A reflection on generational trauma and hidden histories What I learned from my conversation with Dr. Ammara Khalid How inherited silence shapes how we seek connection Ever since...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader Payal, you live an unnatural life. Your life is unnatural because you don't have kids or are married. This isn't natural. Insert: Deep exhale, smile, and internally say, "Payal, practice what you preach, don't lose your sh**." Pause and get curious...and thats what I did. What you can expect in today's issue: A story about fear, unfamiliarity, and projected judgment A reflection on why we question what we don’t understand A reframe that opens up how you relate to difference in your...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader This can be a controversial statement to make in our mission-driven and social-impact world, and I stand by it. I am doing as much as I can, and I will not feel guilty that I'm not doing more. Let's dig into this... What you can expect in today's issue: The dangerous path of working with guilt 3 ways you can release the narrative of guilt RK Empathy + RK Impact Updates :) 12 years ago, I was working as a clinical therapist doing home-based counseling in NYC. And on a particular...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader Are we even listening to each other or just talking at each other? What you can expect in today's issue: Are we truly listening, or just waiting for our turn to speak? Why empathy without presence still misses the point One question that can reshape how you connect with others Behind the Scenes: Updates on what we're planning for the 2nd half of 2025!! A Summer Special for you! Lately, I’ve been sitting with a question that’s hard to ignore: Are we actually having conversations, or...
6 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, What you can expect from today's edition: A deep dive into the harsh, often unseen realities of homelessness An intimate look at Amanda Barrows’ transformative work and why the unhoused trust her Explicit examples of systemic failures that strip people of hope—and how we can reframe these challenges Actionable insights for turning judgment into empathy and sparking innovative solutions in your own life Picture this: you’re on hold with your health insurance, passed from one...
9 months ago • 4 min read