In this Sunday Shortie of Rock the Damn Boat, I’m sharing a candid reflection on resilience in real time—after the disappointment of postponing a women’s retreat I deeply believed in.

When one person’s frustration shows up loudly, it can trigger the “1 in 100” negativity bias: our brains fixate on the single negative response instead of the many quiet affirmations. I unpack how this bias shows up in leadership, people-pleasing, and decision-making—and how to interrupt it with perspective and self-trust.

I also zoom out to acknowledge a deeper truth: the world is hurting right now. Global events, collective grief, and uncertainty are weighing heavily on so many of us. And yet, that reality has only strengthened my commitment to helping women use their voices with clarity and courage.

This episode is for anyone navigating disappointment, self-doubt, or emotional whiplash while still feeling called to lead, create, and make waves.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why negativity bias hits people-pleasers and leaders especially hard
• How global pain can sharpen—not silence—our sense of purpose
• Why helping women amplify their voices matters now more than ever

If you’re learning how to stay steady, speak up, and keep going—even when it would be easier to shrink—this one’s for you.