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Two weeks ago, we shared our Mid-Year Check-In blogpost — a moment for reflection, honesty, and taking stock of how the year has unfolded so far. Last week, we continued that conversation through our first SkillHer Saturday Hot Seat, where women in our community opened up about the mistakes, setbacks, and lessons that have shaped their journeys. Those conversations reminded us of something important: growth is not always linear, and every experience carries a lesson. Now, as we step into the second half of the year, the question is no longer just What has this year taught me? but What will I do differently moving forward? This is your reminder that there is still time to reset, refocus, and rise. Revisit Your Goals The middle of the year is a powerful time to check in with yourself. Not with guilt. Not with pressure. But with honesty. Look back at the goals you set at the beginning of the year and ask yourself: Do these goals still align with who I am becoming? What has changed since ...

  We're almost halfway through the year, and it's a good time to do a quick check-in. For many of us, January began with hope, goals, plans, and expectations. We set targets, made vision boards, signed up for courses, applied for opportunities, and imagined where we would be by now. Y et, life has a way of unfolding differently than we expect. Some of us have made significant progress and have much to celebrate. Others may feel like they've moved more slowly than they hoped. Some have faced unexpected challenges, changing priorities, financial pressures, family responsibilities, career setbacks, or seasons that simply demanded more than they anticipated. Wherever you find yourself today, this is your reminder that growth is not a race. Not every achievement is visible. Not every victory is loud. And not every season is meant for sprinting. Sometimes growth looks like learning to keep going. Sometimes it looks like choosing yourself again. Sometimes it looks like resting, he...

Every World Environment Day , we're reminded of the importance of protecting our planet. We talk about climate change, sustainability, renewable energy, and the actions needed to create a healthier future. But beyond these conversations lies another important question: Who gets to shape the solutions? As the world moves toward greener economies, climate innovation, sustainable businesses, and renewable energy, new opportunities are emerging across industries. Yet women remain underrepresented in many of the spaces where decisions are made, resources are allocated, and solutions are designed. This matters because environmental challenges affect everyone, but not always equally. Across many communities, women are often among the first to experience the effects of environmental and climate-related challenges through impacts on livelihoods, food security, health, and household wellbeing. At the same time, women bring valuable perspectives, lived experiences, and innovative ideas that a...