Rachel Richard
Warm stories. Sharp wit. Soulful reflections.
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Poor Unfortunate Souls: Choosing Not to Grow Tentacles
Some people think leadership requires sharp edges. I’ve learned it doesn’t. A story about the sea witch of the office, the familiar sting of being belittled, and the…
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Around the Table, Raising Kids in a Divided World
What happens inside our homes rarely makes the headlines, but it shapes everything that comes next. From pandemic lunches to riot-filled evenings, this is a reflection on raising…
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Navel Gazing and Other Ways to Spend Three Hours Deciding Nothing
If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “We talked a lot and somehow decided nothing,” this one’s for you. A reflection on navel gazing, good intentions, and the…
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As If We Never Said Goodbye
A one-night Broadway singalong, two fearless seventy-somethings, and a reminder that joy doesn’t age out, it opts up. Sometimes finding your people only lasts an evening, but the…
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When Loyalty and Integrity Collide
This isn’t about sides. It’s about what we’re willing to excuse when it’s our people — and what that reveals about what we’re actually loyal to, even when…
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Some Weeks Are for Maintenance
Some weeks aren’t for breakthroughs. They’re for keeping the lights on, feeding yourself in the easiest way possible, and letting your brain rest. If you’re in a maintenance…
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