PinPoint Collective

We had the honor of attending the Luncheon in Chicago - an annual gathering that never fails to ignite both outrage and hope in equal measure.

This year’s theme, ‘Centering Women’s Voices’, felt especially urgent in these deeply unsettling times. We’re proud that PinPoint gets to play a small part by volunteering time on Women Employed’s Marketing Advisory Board, but even prouder to stand with an organization that refuses to be silenced.

As one speaker reminded us today:
“Women Employed will not be silenced.”

Another:
“We are battle-armed and battle-worn.”
“This administration’s actions are unconscionable - but not insurmountable.”

This work is hard. The damage being done will take generations to repair. But in that room today, surrounded by women who carry equal parts exhaustion and determination, it was clear - we have the sheer grit to stand up and fight back and our movement will not be ended by the strike of a pen.

We’re so grateful for sharing her experiences with goal setting! One of the rewards of goal setting is keeping your word to yourself and seeing the goal through. It gives us momentum to keep going.

Setting goals you can attain without self judgement is a hack to getting things done. Here’s what has to say about it:

“Goal setting can be very difficult for many of us. I find it particularly hard to set good SMART goals, maybe because of undiagnosed ADHD or maybe because it feels like it’s own mountain to climb.

These days I prefer to write down goals not just as something to achieve but as a reminder of intentionality. These goals will be a daily reminder to be mindful about how I choose to spend my time over the next 30 days and the next 9 months of the year.”

As we continue to celebrate all things forward this week, we asked to make a list of goals that she would like to accomplish. Her response reminded us to make plans for our passions.

“To celebrate women’s month, I decided to start planning a trip I knew would be the experience of a lifetime; Australia! I’m looking forward to expanding my cultural knowledge and being immersed in all of the natural beauty found on the countless beaches in the iconic Great Barrier Reef. I’m fortunate and incredibly grateful to work for a company like BIG creative, who understands my passion for travel and learning through experience, and is allowing me to take the time for myself on this trip.”

In honor of all the woman out there eager to do the same, I would encourage you to take that leap of faith and jump into the fun head first! They were always being an excuse as to why the time isn’t right, but if not now, when!?

Today, we’re honoring women’s month by celebrating growth! Plants are a reminder that growth takes time, care, and support. Here’s what has to say about growth:

“Always happy to add more plants — for the sake of self-care and womankind! This time I picked up a Burrow’s tail— a delightfully fluffy plant that only needs water every few months. I also love investing in my garden with seeds, Hardy, local plants, and beautiful flowering blooms. Here’s to growth in all forms.” 🪴

We all know how important it is to unplug! Today, Hannah shared with us how she does just that:

“Unplugging and going on walks with friends and loved ones gives us a chance to connect and be present for each other. I love my weekend walks in the suburbs with my mom.

She came to the US as an immigrant, and earned a professional degree in her second language. She’s a leader in our community and I couldn’t be more proud of her!”

How do you unplug!?