This week & next, we’re taking a break from our regular, spirited newsletter so that we can focus on pouring into leaders and each other. In fact, if you’re a leader in a mission-driven organization who serves children & families, we hope you’re joining us at lunch today!

In the home front, our team has been in a state of flux since the fall. First, we transitioned our technology team which resulted in a steep learning curve for us. It also felt more genuine and empowering to work behind the scenes and create workflows that represent us. We transitioned from working with an incredible growth officer to focusing more on expanding our partnerships and sales capacity so that we can continue to provide invaluable tools and workshops to organizations. This meant hiring a Head of Partnerships, who we adore. My core team has had to shift how and with whom they work, which resulted in fatigue and, inevitably, slows down our pace. Anytime there’s significant change, it places a great deal of pressure on my core team. 

So, I want to pause and express gratitude. If you’re leading an organization, expressing gratitude is important. If you have worked with us at all, you know how much I adore my team. 

Tegan Waring is our graphic designer and manages social media. Tegan shows up with class, curiosity, and an incredible sense of fashion! Tegan worked tirelessly and in collaboration with our translator to update all of our Cards for our signature program, Cards for Connection. They’re off to the printer so that we can continue to educate dedicated professionals about brief interventions to build relational health. Her turnaround time exceeded all of my expectations. If you’re at a training with us and feel inspired by our products, you can thank Tegan for making them beautiful. 

Brenna Diaz-Wilson coordinates everything behind the scenes – timing, scheduling, and follow up. Brenna has updated our entire Customer Relations Management software (CRM), arranges continuing medical education (CME) for our healthcare professionals, updates our online portal to aid professionals, and assists all of my travel. If you see me and I’m hydrated, housed, and showing up in all of the right places, you can thank Brenna. She also takes care of our team and all of our contractors in the most thoughtful way. 

Alena Labhart has been our Community Relations Manager for almost three years now. Her gift of compassion, conveying our company voice, and an easy but professional friendship to our partners is inspiring. Alena has helped grow our brand to thousands of professionals and continues to rise-up to challenges. You can’t access our work without experiencing Alena and we’re better because of her. 

We hope that 2026 brings us new, authentic partnerships, more efficiency and ease, and a greater impact on the world of professionals who serve children and families. Every day, I get accolades of support, admiration, respect, and stories of how the work we do impacts others. 

But you know what they say…behind every great woman is…just more great women. 

Team, we’ve got this. As we move into the second quarter of 2026, I hope you know how much you’re loved and appreciated.