Sara Maitre

I was standing at Two Jack Lake last summer, packing up my kayak. It was the height of busy season—people everywhere. Paddleboards lining the shore, families moving in and out of the water, that familiar energy of a place people love. As I was cleaning my kayak before packing it away, I overheard someone say: “Yeah… but no one ever checks.” They were talking about not cleaning their paddleboard. And I remember thinking…we all say this place is beautiful—breathtaking even—so why aren’t we...

when I first started using AI, I didn't feel excited. I felt threatened. That surprised me - but when I really sat with it, it made sense. I had just reclaimed my voice after coming out of a marriage where it felt like it had been taken from me. Not lost - taken. For a long time, I had learned to shrink myself, second-guess my thoughts, and stay quiet to keep the peace. Finding my voice again wasn't just growth - it was something I had to rebuild. So when AI entered the picture, my first...

What happens when a group of women step into challenges they’ve never practiced before? During a mountain relay race filled with icy trails, laughter, and unexpected courage, I witnessed the power of women showing up for each other. A reflection on teamwork, growth, and the strength that emerges when we face something new together.