Formation, Stretching, and the Women Who Carried Calling Through Breaking DR. E SPEAKS! | Women’s History Month There is a moment that does not get talked about enough. The moment when you realize that purpose is not just calling you— it’s chasing you. In your conscious mind. In your subconscious. But if I’m honest, the most undeniable impact of purpose has not been the calling. It has been the stretching. Purpose stretches you. It breaks you open in places you did not expect

As conversations about grant funding continue to grow across social media and professional spaces, one issue continues to surface repeatedly: how grant writers are compensated and what ethical standards should guide the work. Grant funding can be transformational for organizations and communities. But the process of pursuing that funding carries responsibilities—for both the organization seeking funds and the professionals supporting that effort. Understanding the ethical con

The Future of Grant Funding Is Not Grant Writing For decades, the nonprofit and public sector funding model has centered on one question: “Who can write the grant?” Organizations have searched for skilled writers to craft compelling narratives, assemble budgets, and submit proposals in hopes of securing funding. While strong proposal writing will always matter, the reality is that the funding landscape is shifting . Over the next decade, the organizations that successfully se

Before I understood the word armor , I was already wearing it. In undergrad at East Carolina University, I was a peer educator. I loved it. It was the first time I felt clear about what I was called to do — health education, promotion, and prevention work. That role shaped my career trajectory. After graduation, I secured a graduate teaching assistantship. Then another. I worked both, not for prestige, but to survive. To support myself. To help care for my sister and younger