Sarah Crawford-Bohl

It was too many, understandably devaluing.

I then asked if we could look for times I'd mentioned challenges.

To his surprise, and frankly my own,

18 times.

18.

I'd mentioned things that needed to be fixed.

I was able to let him know I was embarrassed by being called out in front of my superiors.

And he apologized.

You know, that time spent together, it was valuable for me.

And I think we both took something meaningful away.

So I always remember the moral compass.

North, North Star, South Support, East Empathy, and West Wonder.

I know when I'm true to my compass, I'm courageous, confident, the person I want to be, and I think the daughter my parents would be proud of.

and with my husband and our two daughters, I get the chance to pay it forward.

So I hope you'll join me in leaning into tricky conversations, not only finding our voices, but understanding the imperative to use them.

Stand up against the wrong, champion the right, and be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

No matter how shaky or unsure, we can be a powerful instrument of change and advocacy, leaving all people involved stronger as a result.

Thank you.