Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.

Vulnerability is the absolute heartbeat of innovation and creativity. There can be zero innovation without vulnerability.

Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. . . It's not about winning, it's not about losing, it's about showing up and being seen.

We are a culture of people who've bought into the idea that if we stay busy enough, the truth of our lives won't catch up with us.

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.

Live-tweeting your bikini wax is not vulnerability. Nor is posting a blow-by-blow of your divorce . That's an attempt to hot-wire connection. But you can't cheat real connection. It's built up slowly. It's about trust and time.