"I See You."

The Reason We Build. Numbers Don't Lie

67% of young men who consume masculinity influencer content believe women should hold traditional roles as wives and mothers, compared to 43% of those who don’t follow that contentThat’s a 24-point gap. And it’s not a coincidence.

This data doesn’t prove the content creates these views, but it shows a clear correlation between what young men watch and what they believe about women’s place in the world. Read the full post HERE.

Headlines that Matter

In Rwanda, 60% of lawmakers are women. What happened when women ran the country for 11 years straight? Poverty decreased, child mortality was cut by 70% and public shifted to the people. See the full post HERE​.

Unlocked: "I See You."

Lessons, stories, & doors opened by campaign creator Christy Harst

This week, a theme has been showing up in both my work and personal life: I see you.

It’s funny how three simple words can bring tears, relief, hope, and sometimes release a whole lot of built-up stress and tension.

Earlier this week, I sent a quick message to someone. I wanted her to know I saw how hard she was working on a project. It wasn’t long or over the top, just a simple: I see how hard you’re working. Keep going.

Her response was an outpouring of gratitude. She was genuinely moved just to be acknowledged.

And it got me thinking…isn’t that what we all want?Someone to notice the effort we’re putting in.Someone to say, “Hey, I see you.”

At our core, we all want to be heard, to be seen, to know that someone cares.

Now, what I’m about to say might sound a little self-centered, but it’s something I’ve learned I actually need.... To continue reading Behind the Door, subscribe here: