Welcome!

I'm Jessica, founding director of The Fruition Coalition, editor and publisher of Fruition Journal, and author of The Joy of Feminist Leadership!

I'm passionate about:

Helping community organizations and feminist leaders center joy, love, intuitive wisdom, and creativity as they create the flourishing world they dream is possible through sustainable strategies and actions;
Liberating possibilities for progressive social change through education, writing, and research;
Creating flourishing spaces for gender-inclusive, intersectional feminist leaders to learn, connect, and mobilize.

Feminist Leadership as a Portal to Healing

Have you ever felt burned out, disillusioned, and yearning for a deeper, more soulful way to lead and live? Me too. When life feels...

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Sep 17, 20252 min read

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Self-Excavation

When we lose touch with these parts of ourselves, life becomes narrow and flat (and boring!). We go through the motions, meet the deadlines, fulfill the obligations—but inside, we know something essential is missing. The excavation process is about acknowledging and reclaiming our wholeness.

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Sep 11, 20252 min read

Unlearning Survival

Looking back on my life, I can see the many ways I compromised and diminished myself – my integrity, my beliefs, my wellbeing, and my...

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Jun 11, 20251 min read