Still coming down from what can only be described as a retreat hangover — five incredible days surrounded by women who are risk-takers, changemakers, and heart-centered entrepreneurs from all over the world. Guided by Krista Smith of @activateherawesome , we talked marketing and messaging, but we also talked about courage, fear, and belonging. Walking into that room Friday night, I questioned whether I belonged there in that training. But as the weekend unfolded and stories were shared, I realiz

In 1989, Michelle Robinson (then 25) was assigned to mentor 28-year-old Barack at Sidley Austin law firm. He asked her out after just one month, but she shot him down, calling it "completely tacky" since she was his supervisor—and she'd sworn off dating "trifling" men after bad experiences. Undeterred, Barack threatened to quit his summer internship to force a yes. She relented for a casual outing: an Art Institute visit, ice cream, and Do the Right Thing. Their first kiss happened outside Baski