Monisha Mitchell
Alleviating the Anxiety: Managing the Stress of Back to School
I love fall. I love the changing colors. I love the cool breeze following those hot summer days. I love the baggy sweaters that let me hide things that bathing suits do not! Do...
Change is Hard But We Can Do Hard Things: 3 Simple Change Hacks
When I was a little girl, we had a painting in the entryway. Every day I came home from school, put my backpack on the table beneath the painting and proceed to the kitchen...
In Memoriam to George Floyd: A Local Mom’s Guide to Becoming a Superhero
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, I did something that in hindsight seems careless. I sent a fiery email to the Chief of Police, whom I had never met. It was...
Thought Seeds: Gardening Tips for Your Mind
I am not a gardener. I love fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers. I would love to have a house full of plants! Alas, the only living things I’ve managed to keep alive are my...
International Women’s Day: A World of No Firsts
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the many accomplishments of women worldwide, honor the sacrifice, and recognize the firsts, so many firsts.
As a child, it is difficult to...
Take Heart: Tips for Advocating for Yourself, Your Health and Your Heart
I was going to be the next Whitney Houston. That’s what I thought when I started vocal lessons at Butler when I was fifteen. That voice lesson ended when I slid down the wall,...