In both private and public spheres, women face occupational segregation, and multiple barriers—such as lack of access to land, capital, financial resources and technology, as well as gender-based violence—due to cultural mindsets and stereotypes. I feel like I have less barriers than many women, but still feel like I am sometime at a disadvantage.

We can “vote with our dollars” and choose not only investments that do no harm, but are actively doing good for the world, mankind, and the environment!

I was introduced to Dallas Margarita Ball through some teammates in BvB Dallas. Dallas Margarita Society is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization operating under the name of Dallas Children's Charities. Originally started in 1977, they provide children with gifts at Chriatmas time and provide support and assistance to geoups that work with at risk DFW children throughout the year. They directly provide assistance to over 6800 at risk youth each year.

As I read in learning more about watersheds, the saying “the ocean refuses no river” really puts into perspective how vitally important taking care of our water and soil right HERE, where we live, is! Whether or not we think we are close enough to a river or ocean, it all matters!

I live in the Trinity watershed. I don’t know if it’s interesting or unique but I was reading about the record rainfall in north Texas and how that made some acutely aware of where all that water goes. And while I know it all flows through land, seeing the saying “the ocean refuses no river” felt overwhelmingly powerful.

I will be 100% transparent, after a tornado and knowing the cost of tree trimming and stump grinding, I don’t want to plant a tree anywhere near my house! Haha! However, doing something good for the earth, to make it healthier for mankind, and knowing that tree could outlive you many times over and that legacy will live on beyond you, is really touching!