The deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti are unconscionable and weighing heavily on so many of our hearts. Over recent weeks, in Minneapolis and other communities across the country, we have seen neighbors standing up for each other with courage, compassion, and solidarity. No one in the United States should ever have to fear losing their life for taking peaceful, principled action in support of their beliefs. Our country is not our government—our country is us, we the people. For 250 years, we have been bound together by bedrock values, the rule of law, and inalienable rights. There is nothing more American than exercising our rights and holding our government accountable. Our democracy depends on it.
Unlocking women’s power changes everything. In our homes. In our workplaces. In our communities. In the rooms where laws are passed. And at the tables where decisions are made.
Dr. Foege wasn’t just a brilliant scientist, best known for helping eradicate smallpox. He was also an invaluable mentor, cherished friend, and steadfast example of the kind of leadership I’ve always admired: empathetic, generous, and humble. With his passing last weekend, I’m reminded of his advice to strive for “science with a moral compass,” or science that serves humanity. Dr. Foege lived out that value in every corner of his life. May his legacy inspire others to do the same.
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Thank you to the @rmwritersfest for inviting me to talk about my book, The Next Day, with the iconic @doriskgoodwin last week. ❤️
Giving baths. Changing sheets. Making meals. Staying on top of prescriptions. Driving to appointments. Fighting with insurance. Soothing tears and fears. Waking up tomorrow to do it all again. There are 130 million caregivers in this country living these stories every day. They’re the backbone of our families, our communities, and our economy. Today, on #NationalCaregiversDay, let’s make sure they know we see them—and let’s keep pushing for the policies and resources they deserve.
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
Black women have always been architects of progress, pushing our society forward despite the many obstacles placed in their path. In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting five brilliant women whose contributions continue to shape our world and inspire us today. 💭 Which Black leaders from history do you wish more people knew about? #blackhistorymonth
It’s not complicated. Invest in the dreams of women and girls. Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD
Over the past 25 years, I’ve met so many women whose stories have stayed with me and inspired the work that I do. This #InternationalWomensDay, here are a few that stand out: Sarah traveled for five hours—by bus and by foot—in the last weeks of her pregnancy to stay near a facility where she could deliver her baby, even though home birth is common in Malawi. She was determined to give her baby the best possible start in life and refused to let anything stand in her way. Kaitlyn, whose miscarriage became even more traumatic when two hospitals in Louisiana refused to treat her, now fights for a future in which no woman will ever show up at an emergency room begging and bleeding only to be turned away. And in Rwanda, I met a young woman named Eden who is preparing to become one of her country’s few cardiothoracic surgeons after losing a close friend to a heart condition that went undiagnosed. Heart disease is the number one killer of women—yet the ways it manifests in women remains woefully underexamined. None of these women should have had to go through what they did. The barriers that women face to basic health care are unjust and unacceptable. But every single one of these women also broke through those barriers to make a difference for someone else—and their stories can help show us a better way forward. This #IWD, who are some women who inspire you?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve met so many women whose stories have stayed with me and inspired the work that I do. This #InternationalWomensDay, here are a few that stand out: Sarah traveled for five hours—by bus and by foot—in the last weeks of her pregnancy to stay near a facility where she could deliver her baby, even though home birth is common in Malawi. She was determined to give her baby the best possible start in life and refused to let anything stand in her way. Kaitlyn, whose miscarriage became even more traumatic when two hospitals in Louisiana refused to treat her, now fights for a future in which no woman will ever show up at an emergency room begging and bleeding only to be turned away. And in Rwanda, I met a young woman named Eden who is preparing to become one of her country’s few cardiothoracic surgeons after losing a close friend to a heart condition that went undiagnosed. Heart disease is the number one killer of women—yet the ways it manifests in women remains woefully underexamined. None of these women should have had to go through what they did. The barriers that women face to basic health care are unjust and unacceptable. But every single one of these women also broke through those barriers to make a difference for someone else—and their stories can help show us a better way forward. This #IWD, who are some women who inspire you?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve met so many women whose stories have stayed with me and inspired the work that I do. This #InternationalWomensDay, here are a few that stand out: Sarah traveled for five hours—by bus and by foot—in the last weeks of her pregnancy to stay near a facility where she could deliver her baby, even though home birth is common in Malawi. She was determined to give her baby the best possible start in life and refused to let anything stand in her way. Kaitlyn, whose miscarriage became even more traumatic when two hospitals in Louisiana refused to treat her, now fights for a future in which no woman will ever show up at an emergency room begging and bleeding only to be turned away. And in Rwanda, I met a young woman named Eden who is preparing to become one of her country’s few cardiothoracic surgeons after losing a close friend to a heart condition that went undiagnosed. Heart disease is the number one killer of women—yet the ways it manifests in women remains woefully underexamined. None of these women should have had to go through what they did. The barriers that women face to basic health care are unjust and unacceptable. But every single one of these women also broke through those barriers to make a difference for someone else—and their stories can help show us a better way forward. This #IWD, who are some women who inspire you?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve met so many women whose stories have stayed with me and inspired the work that I do. This #InternationalWomensDay, here are a few that stand out: Sarah traveled for five hours—by bus and by foot—in the last weeks of her pregnancy to stay near a facility where she could deliver her baby, even though home birth is common in Malawi. She was determined to give her baby the best possible start in life and refused to let anything stand in her way. Kaitlyn, whose miscarriage became even more traumatic when two hospitals in Louisiana refused to treat her, now fights for a future in which no woman will ever show up at an emergency room begging and bleeding only to be turned away. And in Rwanda, I met a young woman named Eden who is preparing to become one of her country’s few cardiothoracic surgeons after losing a close friend to a heart condition that went undiagnosed. Heart disease is the number one killer of women—yet the ways it manifests in women remains woefully underexamined. None of these women should have had to go through what they did. The barriers that women face to basic health care are unjust and unacceptable. But every single one of these women also broke through those barriers to make a difference for someone else—and their stories can help show us a better way forward. This #IWD, who are some women who inspire you?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve met so many women whose stories have stayed with me and inspired the work that I do. This #InternationalWomensDay, here are a few that stand out: Sarah traveled for five hours—by bus and by foot—in the last weeks of her pregnancy to stay near a facility where she could deliver her baby, even though home birth is common in Malawi. She was determined to give her baby the best possible start in life and refused to let anything stand in her way. Kaitlyn, whose miscarriage became even more traumatic when two hospitals in Louisiana refused to treat her, now fights for a future in which no woman will ever show up at an emergency room begging and bleeding only to be turned away. And in Rwanda, I met a young woman named Eden who is preparing to become one of her country’s few cardiothoracic surgeons after losing a close friend to a heart condition that went undiagnosed. Heart disease is the number one killer of women—yet the ways it manifests in women remains woefully underexamined. None of these women should have had to go through what they did. The barriers that women face to basic health care are unjust and unacceptable. But every single one of these women also broke through those barriers to make a difference for someone else—and their stories can help show us a better way forward. This #IWD, who are some women who inspire you?
The idea for @millie_clinic was born out of crisis. Anu Sharma had a high-risk delivery when she gave birth to her daughter, yet she was sent home with instructions to see her OB in the standard six weeks. Just a day and a half later, she suspected she was experiencing preeclampsia and walked into the emergency room on the verge of a stroke. By advocating for the care she needed, she ended up saving her own life. That experience kickstarted Anu’s journey to understand where the U.S. maternity care system had failed her—and how it could better support parents before and after childbirth. She went on to found @millie_clinic, a company that’s paving the way for safer birth experiences and better outcomes by reimagining maternity and gynecological care. I’m always excited to back companies like Millie—those finding smarter, more compassionate ways to meet the needs of women and their families when it matters most. You can learn more about Millie by watching the full video at the link in my bio.
Any parent seeking mental health care for themselves or their children should be able to get it when they need it—no matter who they are or where they live. That’s the idea behind @littleotterhealth, a @pivotal_ventures-backed company founded by a mom and daughter on a mission to make virtual mental health care available 24/7. When I choose to invest in early-stage companies like Little Otter, I’m not just thinking about financial returns. I’m looking to support founders who are tackling longstanding problems that are often overlooked in the marketplace—such as the lack of affordable, accessible mental health care. @littleotterhealth co-founder Rebecca Egger is doing just that, and I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to her story. Learn more at the link in my bio.
