Pieces of I

03/19/2026

I don't write often, but when I do - it's me (not AI). Let me know your thoughts & follow me on Substack :)

How we respond makes all the difference

02/26/2026

Hi friends, please join me in my latest edition of the Ages & Stages Newsletter: “Let’s Give Kindness a Chance”

When life goes along without a blip, it’s easy to take things for granted. But when we’re faced with a challenge, it can be a wake-up call. This month, I explore our daily choices and the powerful impact we can have.

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In Let’s Give Kindness a Chance, I reflect on navigating unexpected life challenges, the small things we take for granted, and the power of intentional acts of kindness. This personal essay explores resilience, gratitude, and how choosing love over loss helps us move forward with clarity and grace...

02/24/2026

Connections - Zola's Cafe is the place to be this Saturday February 28th from 12-3pm.

Celebrating breast cancer prevention, breast density education, and access to trusted local health resources with a a light soul food brunch, live music, and a vibrant space dedicated to

Join our partners at The Pink Eraser Project as they pull together nonprofits, clinicians, advocates, and community members for an afternoon of breast cancer talks, informational resources, music, food, DANCING and connection in Avondale.

Capping off in a fun way!

RSVP here: pinkeraserproject.org/events

02/17/2026

What word aligns your intentions this year?

Sending positive wishes to all my friends and colleagues who celebrate the Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) beginning Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

It’s the "Year of the Fire Horse"

🐎 Linked to independence, energy, & forward-motion.
🔥May you utilize this time to bring your energy and determination together in a way where your DREAMS turn into ACTIONS.

The last few years I have aligned my "word of the year" with the Lunar New Year. This year I chose the word TRUST.

Admittedly, trust and patience are not my strongest virtues, and yet if I can humbly learn to lean on these qualities, I will be stronger in the long run and more likely to achieve my dreams.

What word aligns your intentions this year?

02/11/2026

A Day focused on patient-focused resources that help people understand their breast health and take action toward early detection.

Together we can change the story! My Density Matters

Together, We Can Change the Story This year's event features patient-focused resources that help people understand their breast health and take action toward early detection. It's also an opportunity for […]

12/31/2025

Last newsletter of 2025: Before planning what’s next, it helps to reflect on where you’ve been.

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5 Key Questions to Prepare for the New Year invites you to pause, reflect, and realign before planning what’s next. This newsletter explores how values, energy, intention, and letting go can help you transition forward with clarity, purpose, and grace.

12/07/2025

Life changes… and sometimes we forget to pause and let ourselves change with it.

This edition is all about transitioning with grace: Releasing what’s heavy, honoring what’s true, and stepping into what’s next with compassion.

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Starting Something New: This edition explores what it really means to transition with grace. From life shifts to small daily pivots, it’s an invitation to release what’s heavy, carry forward what matters, and meet change with clarity, courage, and self-compassion.

11/06/2025

Do you recognize any of these symptoms?

Disconnection
Polarization
Loneliness
Burnout
Inaction
Fear

These are symptoms of when compassion is missing.
So, how can we bring it back?

Here are 3 steps to turn compassion into your superpower:

1. Awareness - Compassion starts with noticing
2. Consideration - What can you do?
3. Action - Take one small step

Are you a compassionate leader?

PS: If you're looking to grow your superpower, I've developed a network and tools to help bolster your skills.

10/25/2025

The world can feel chaotic at times, but every moment is an opportunity to choose how we respond. 💫

In my latest newsletter, What Can I Do?, I talk about how compassion helps us move from fear to clarity, from reactivity to response.

Learn how to ground yourself, stay present, and lead with heart ... especially when life feels uncertain.

What can YOU do?

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When life gets messy, we often move into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—reacting from fear instead of responding with intention. In this newsletter, we explore how compassion creates clarity, choice, and connection, helping us transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Learn how to shift ...

09/30/2025

Life, business, and seasons all remind us: change is constant. 🌿🍂

In my latest newsletter, I reflect on moments that changed everything - and why Autumn is the perfect time to embrace renewal and growth.

💭 What’s one moment that changed everything for you?

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When Everything Changed explores the pivotal moments that shape our lives and careers. Through the lens of the A4 Mindset: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, and Action - I reflect on September as a season of change, renewal, and growth in both life and business.

08/22/2025

Leadership is not defined by titles, but by the everyday actions we choose.

Sometimes it begins with the simple question: What can I do?

In our latest newsletter, we explore reflections on trust, one-on-one connections, and the power of small, consistent steps to create lasting change.

🌱 Big dreams start small.
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True leadership begins with action, not titles. At the Global Leadership Summit, I was reminded that transformation starts where we stand: through trust, consistent small steps, and intentional conversations. In this month’s newsletter, I share reflections on leading where you are, trusting the pr...

07/19/2025

I’ve been thinking about the kind of strength that doesn’t always get the spotlight. The strength it takes to care for someone else, even when your own path is unclear.

Like Dorothy in Oz, we all meet “Scarecrows” along the way: unexpected people who turn out to be teammates. What if compassion is the true mark of a victor, not just a helper?

In this month’s newsletter, I share what’s next — including the Month of Compassion we’re bringing to life this fall.

💛 Read it here: www.piecesofi.com/blog/compassion



Susan LePlae Miller, World Values Day

In the face of uncertainty, compassion may feel like a luxury, but it’s actually a bold act of strength. In this reflection on choice, connection, and action, Susan LePlae Miller explores how compassion can transform challenges into collaborative victories, and how we can build a more values-drive...