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Dr. Catharine Young

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Goal for 2024

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 months

💯 😂

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 months

Just stopping by your timeline in case you didn’t know that the Chief Science Advisors for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States - are all women 🔥

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Dr. Catharine Young

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@davelevitan Ok but you must have missed this super scientifically accurate timeline that was recently published. @semi_rad

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1 year

Scientific method finally explained.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

Bad National Park Yelp reviews made into posters - and they are exceptional

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Dr. Catharine Young

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8 months

I laughed too hard at this 💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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4 years

“A college class had two teaching assistants: one male and one female. At the end of the semester, the students scored the male TA higher on course evaluations, while the female TA got five times as many negative reviews. There’s just one problem: They were the same person”

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Students in an online class were told they had one of these 2 TAs. But behind the scenes, @EmilyKhazan , left, fulfilled TA duties for all 136 students. When student evaluations came in, though, guess which TA scored higher? #WomeninScience #womeninstem

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Dr. Catharine Young

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8 months

It may only take two seconds but double checking that you have spelled someone’s name correctly before reaching out for the first time can leave a lasting impression. Signed, Someone whose name is incorrectly spelled probs 80% of the time.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

#sorrynotsorry

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Dr. Catharine Young

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6 months

I may have a PhD but I’m also apparently failing fourth grade math 💀😭

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

Happy Halloween 💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

You have a STEM PhD but you don’t work in academia. Tell us what you do!

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

It’s true though 💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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6 months

Credit: @judyhoracek

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8 months

Credit: @judyhoracek

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Dr. Catharine Young

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3 years

@katiedimartin These responses reminded me of my favorite tweet ever

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Dr. Catharine Young

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9 months

There are two types of people in this world: those that have stuffed animals and those that have stuffed neurons

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

Has there ever been a more accurate description? 😂 Credit: @twisteddoodles

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Dr. Catharine Young

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5 months

Whenever I’ve had a tough week I always look back at this and suddenly everything makes sense again 😂. Credit: @twisteddoodles

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Dr. Catharine Young

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6 years

Only 0.5% of science PhDs become a full professor, according to this @nature article. Imagine the difference if graduate programs devoted energy & time training the other 99.5% of its graduates for non-tenure/beyond the bench positions.

Beating the odds to secure a permanent contract

Nature - Six early-career researchers offer advice on how to secure a permanent contract in academia, and then make the most of it.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

Scientific method explained.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

@Culture_Crit @lovelyhousecat So many! But for me it’s Cape Town - although I may be biased 😉

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1 year

Monthly reminder

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1 year

Still my favorite explanation of the scientific method.

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5 months

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Dr. Catharine Young

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9 months

Be kind. Always.

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9 months

It’s Tuesday. Let’s get at it.

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7 months

“Every first draft is perfect because all the first draft has to do is exist.” - Jane Smiley

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Dr. Catharine Young

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9 months

#womeninSTEM 💅

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Dr. Catharine Young

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6 years

Oh science world. When are we going to stop referring to science policy (or any other science job outside of the bench) as an "alternative" career. No - its a legit, necessary and invaluable career choice.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

“It’s no longer a theoretical discussion; Americans have lost their lives because they believed the politics, and to be able to articulate that is really threading a needle there.”

Viral spread: Peter Hotez on the increase of anti-science aggression on social media

Peter Hotez says anti-science sentiments fueled by twitter are being weaponized by businessmen and politicians seeking profits and power.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

Not sure how something can be so accurate and hurt so much at the same time 😂😭

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1 year

Rule # 1

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Dr. Catharine Young

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5 months

But does it count or not? 💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

This is not wrong

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1 year

Monthly reminder.

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11 months

Monday morning reminder.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

Just received these sake cups that bloom when you pour a liquid of a different temperature in them and I am in love 💕

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

My all time favorite from @twisteddoodles even if it hurts so much because it’s true 😂😭

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

I am deeply honored to announce that I have joined the White House #CancerMoonshot team - @POTUS and @FLOTUS mission to decrease the number of cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years, led by @DCarnival46 at @WHOSTP .

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

Harassment of scientists is no doubt a public health issue.

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@JHUPress For those reasons we should anticipate and expect the attacks against American science and scientists to accelerate as we head towards the 2024 presidential election, and this will be tragic

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

So many.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

😂💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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5 months

How can this be so true and hurt so much at the same time 😂😭

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Dr. Catharine Young

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5 months

“They say silence is golden - unless you have kids, then silence is just suspicious.” Happy #MothersDay !

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Dr. Catharine Young

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11 months

When you pick a coffee place based solely on organic chemistry structures 😂😍

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Dr. Catharine Young

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8 months

Today is #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience and a great day to reflect on all the women who paved the way for us, the women (and men) who have lifted us up and supported us, and those that continue to inspire us so that we can pave the way for ours girls.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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7 months

Most accurate pie chart ever created.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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9 months

Whatever the struggle is, remember that this too shall pass.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

Facts

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Dr. Catharine Young

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8 months

Thanks to everyone for clearing this up 😂

Janine M. Ziermann-Canabarro, PhD

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@catgyoung 🤣

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One of the best things about getting further along in your career is seeing your friends become the powerhouses you always knew they were destined to become 😍

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7 months

Be kind. Always.

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9 months

Would the younger you in 2013 be surprised where you are today and what you have been able accomplish in the past decade?

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

Disappointment is the thread that ties all scientists everywhere all around the world in every lab - together 💀 @twisteddoodles

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4 months

Be kind. Always.

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

Happy Saturday morning!

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5 months

Genius 😂

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Dr. Catharine Young

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2 years

On this Monday morning please remember

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8 months

Plus on a Sunday 💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

“A typical neuron makes about ten thousand connections to neighboring neurons. Given the billions of neurons, this means there are as many connections in a single cubic centimeter of brain tissue as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy.” - @davideagleman

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1 year

Thrilled to share my first proper Milky Way shot in years. This was captured off a small island far from city lights, allowing me to see the incredible detail of our galactic core. If more people could see the night sky like this, I believe the world would be a better place.

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One of the most important things we can learn is to know when to carry on and when to let go. Credit: @fosslien

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Celebrating each other’s successes is one of the greatest gifts we can give. “A rising tide lifts all boats” - John F. Kennedy #WomeninSTEM

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8 months

When you are suddenly disappointed with English language.

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6 months

Story of my scientific life

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Dr. Catharine Young

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8 months

As immigrants, taking my parents on a tour of the White House exactly a year ago, is my most cherished memory, and I am reminded once again that while our own success is often built on drive and opportunity- it is mostly built on the deep and unwavering sacrifices of others.

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11 months

I debated posting this around Halloween because everyone’s kids were so amazingly cute and adorable and then my sweet 9yo daughter showed up like this and scared the whole neighborhood away 😂💀

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

@ctlyle1 Still haven’t gotten over the loss of my two - one year apart. They never really leave us though, do they? ❤️

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6 months

🔥 quote

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7 months

On this #IWD we say why not be both if you want to be👑👩‍🔬

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3 years

Idk I think I would rather wear a mask and get a vaccine than have my brain physically altered by a virus. But that’s just me.

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1 year

But why is this so true.

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4 months

@dieworkwear Who even has the time to be so judgmental about what others wear 😭.

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1 year

Sometimes I’m disappointed in the English language 💀

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5 months

Accidentally ran into Kim Kardashian today. Came home. Told my 10yo. To which she replied- who is Kim Kardashian? I’ll take this small mom win today 😂

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9 months

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and here is wishing the best year for you yet.

Science girl

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Chemistree

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Dr. Catharine Young

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1 year

Who are your favorite women in STEM accounts that you follow? Comment below do that we can all follow!

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1 year

If I were to start a podcast I would focus on women scientists who are at the early stage of their careers but have the intense desire to see change happen in this world - and are doing it. No celebrities, no well known names. Only those that haven’t had a platform yet. Would

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@bessbell Dropping my 6yo off on the first day of Kindergarten- walking towards the school preparing myself for the emotional goodbye of love, hugs, kisses and tears and she stops me and says - you can wait right here and marches into school without even looking back 😭. Never recovered 😂

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Tonight my 9yo made a self-care menu and I have to share because we could all use this advise. Some of my favorites: Love yourself; drink some tea; and unleash your creativity ❤️

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5 months

#tgif

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1 year

Today is my immigration-versary, where many years ago my parents and I arrived in the US with nothing but a suitcase. If there is one thing they have instilled in me - it is not to be afraid to say yes to big things-you never know where they can lead you 🇺🇸

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I have tested this and it’s true.

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9 months

I really enjoyed this podcast with @hubermanlab and @davidgoggins for many reasons, but the discussion on the anterior midcingulate cortex is what really caught my attention.

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7 months

Amen

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1 year

Rule #1 when invited to speak - respect the time limit. A talk is not about you. It’s about your audience.

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5 months

This is not wrong 💀

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2 years

So many.

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1 year

You know you’re a neuroscientist when you’re in the National Cathedral and suddenly your brain wants to think about spinal cord innervation.

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1 year

#iykyk

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8 months

Monthly reminder ❤️

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9 months

When you get gifted an emotional support pickle 😂 I think everyone should have one of these so sharing it with you #BigDill

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7 months

Monthly reminder

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6 months

@BlogOfTheirOwn Ha! Ok I guess my brain was thinking the resulting structure had to be a full square (without a triangle chunk out of it). On an unrelated note making things harder for myself is a thing 😂😭

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9 months

Snow always brings back memories of my greatest companion there ever was. They never really leave us though do they.

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7 months

Happy Saturday morning ☕️

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1 year

Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back.

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11 months

“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” - Dr. Paul Farmer

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1 year

“If you are black, brown or a woman - you’ve heard this story before. You have to be 2x as sharp, 4x more prepared, 5x as perfect - just to compete with mediocre.” Truer words have never been spoken. #TEDWomen

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