Welcome to The Collective

This is where conversations turn into connection.

Where stories aren’t judged, they’re witnessed.

Where being yourself isn’t something you have to justify.

You’re just…

Finally understood

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What is The Collective

Think of The Collective as the online meeting space for friends, freethinkers, and learners - but deeper, kinder, and a lot more honest.

A private space to connect, learn, and talk openly about what’s really happening in our workplaces, industries, and everyday lives.

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Connection
Shared stories. Shared voices.
Change begins when we collaborate, not compete.
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Context
Articles, research, and information that cut through the noise and bring clarity.
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Courage
Speak your truth, and make space to listen. Humility is part of the work.

The Wall

Think of it as our collective bulletin board:
Where the truth gets posted, celebrated, questioned, and backed up by actual people, not algorithms.

  • Stories people need to say out loud
  • Hard questions we don’t dodge
  • Things we’re learning, unlearning, and calling out
  • Notes of solidarity when someone needs backup
  • Articles, Essays, Policy, and Research that gives you the knowledge and tools to start the conversation to change the narrative.

Add your voice. Leave a note. Read what others have lived.

This is where connection becomes courage.

This Week Inside The Collective

  • New post: Education Gaps among Women
  • New post: Gender Identity and its History
  • We want to hear what you'd like to know about so we can add it here!

See the link below to add your request for topics and content

Request a topic for The Wall

Tell us what you're seeing at work, what you're questioning, or what you wish more people talked about.
Request a topic

Share Your Story

Because every inequity, has a human on the other side of it.

Some stories need space.

Some days, you only have the energy for a few clicks.

Both count. Both matter here.

Whether you're ready to unpack the full story or just send up a flare, this is a place to name what's really happening - without being talked over, doubted, or dismissed.

Tell Us Everything

Share your full story in your own words. Take the space you need.

Share Your Story

Quick Check-In

Just a few clicks. Quick, simple, and still counts.

Quick Check-In

Safety & Moderation

We take care with what you share. Stories are collected for awareness, education, and community support, not for judgment.

We may anonymize and share trends or excerpts with the community only if you've given us permission.

If your story involves harm, harassment, or safety concerns, we encourage you to connect with local resources and support networks in addition to sharing here.

Need a place to start?

Sometimes the hardest part is finding the first sentence.

Use these prompts when you're posting in the Facebook group, filling out a story form, or just journaling for yourself.

Pick the one that hits the hardest right now.

When did you first realize a gap existed — in pay, respect, safety, or opportunity? What happened?

What's one thing you wish your workplace understood about you — but never seems to?

When have you felt most seen or supported at work? What made that moment different?

What's helped you keep going when the system feels heavy or stacked against you?

If you could change one unspoken rule in your industry, what would it be — and why?

Ready to share? Add your voice on The Wall from within The Collective group.

Collective Highlights

Real stories, shared with consent.
Names and details changed where needed, the impact is not.
These are snapshots from people inside The Collective.
They're proof you're not the only one noticing the gap - and that naming it is a powerful first step.

The promotion that never came

I trained three people who were all promoted before me. When I finally asked why, I was told I "didn't seem as committed" because I leave on time to pick up my kid. Seeing other women talk about the 'motherhood penalty' helped me realize it wasn't just me, it was the system.

The joke that wasn't funny

A supervisor made a "joke" about my pronouns in front of a full room. Nobody said anything. Later, two coworkers privately apologized - but I still felt alone. Sharing this story here reminded me that I'm not overreacting. Disrespect isn't a punchline.

The quiet exit

I loved my work, but not the way I was treated. Instead of a big blowup, I slowly stopped raising my hand and eventually left. Reading other stories in this space made me feel less like a failure and more like someone who chose herself.
Want your story to be considered for a future highlight? Select "Yes, you can share this (anonymously)" when you submit it.

How to Help

There's no one "right" way to show up and get involved. Pick what feels doable today.

The Collective is built on small, steady actions with help from our community.

Here are a few ways to participate, at your own pace:

Join the email list

Stay in the loop on new drops, data deep-dives, and community prompts without having to chase the algorithm.

Share your story

Use our long-form or quick-check-in forms to add your voice to the bigger picture. Every story helps someone else feel less alone.

Long form Quick check-in

Sign up for early access to drops

Be the first to know when new pieces drop, especially the ones tied to specific campaigns or data sets.

Follow along on TikTok

Catch real-time conversations, behind-the-scenes buildout, and "this just happened at work" moments. It's where we test ideas and talk live.

Show up when you can

From future online meetups to local events, you'll never be shamed for how much or how little you participate. We're building sustainable activism, not burnout.

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