Nicole Pulliam Nicole Pulliam

The Weight of Misalignment—And the Quiet Revolution Rooted in Worth

In uncertain times, plumb line leadership offers us another way.

It’s not about performance—it’s about posture.
Not about perfection—but alignment.

This month’s blog is a quiet call to lead from your inner compass, rooted in clarity, courage, and worth.

If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start standing tall in what’s true, this one’s for you.

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Nicole Pulliam Nicole Pulliam

The Cost of Being ‘A Strong Woman’—And Why We’re Done Paying It

We’ve been told that being a “strong woman” is a badge of honor. But what if strength has become just another expectation—one that leaves us overworked, undervalued, and exhausted?

Women carry it all. The invisible labor. The emotional weight. The unspoken expectations.

And here’s the truth: The system benefits from keeping us in a constant state of proving ourselves.

But we’re done playing that game.

This Women’s HERstory Month, I’m naming what so many of us feel but rarely say: Strength should be a choice, not an expectation. And if we’re going to keep showing up, it cannot be at the cost of ourselves.

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