The majority of my career has been working for community-based non-profit organizations. Understanding the emotional, physical, and mental labor that goes into serving the community while juggling multiple demands is a challenge I am well aware of.
Laura SweetReflection, Connection, and Renewal…Leaders Retreat 2024
Open Horizon is grateful to welcome another year. We are intentionally establishing a culture of wellness that centers rest “as resistance” and we are slowly transitioning from deep hibernation.
Laura SweetConnection, Community, Liberation…On the Horizon 2024
2023 has been a momentous year in many ways. Here on the foundation front, we are excited to have made concrete steps to move from our start-up, or “founder’s” phase, towards a more mature stage of organizational development.
Open Horizon proudly recognized 8/28/2023 with a donation to Greatest MINDS, a non-profit organization that works with college students and young professionals to become the next generation of civic leaders through mentoring, volunteering and participating.
Ignite the South is currently accepting applications for the second cohort. Check out this 3:30-minute video to learn about the leadership development program.
Laura SweetIgnite the South Accepting Applications
“I like your shoes. I’m glad you’re wearing sneakers too.” Mama Doi said to point out a similarity and innocuously foster immediate connection. I received it and asked if she was a hugger. I was delighted that she was and leaned into her embrace.