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I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring Patti Dobrowolski! We talk about the power of imagination and visualization to help people overcome limiting beliefs and take bold steps toward the future they want to create. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

300+ women; 90 mentors; 1 morning dedicated to building up each other's networks 💪 Thank you, @KCBizJournal, for the opportunity to be part of the biggest #MentoringMonday event in the nation! #ExpandingPathways #Mentoring #NetworkStrength

We gathered, we connected, we told our individual and collective stories, and dreamed for the future. Our team's 2026 "Mission Meetup" was a success! I'm grateful for this team and everything we get to do for @DeBruceFound's mission, together. #ExpandingPathways #TeamBuilding

One simple, powerful phrase: “Okay… what if we try this instead?” In our latest blog, Sharrell Howard shares why Innovating is such an important skill for long-term success—and why students need more chances to practice it now. Read more: debruce.org/blog-post-2/my… #Agilities

I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring @drbradjohnson! We talk about why relationships are the foundation of effective leadership and what it means to build learning environments grounded in human connection. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

Students at Guadalupe Centers High School are tackling client projects, meeting with professionals, and building real-world skills. Read The DeBruce Foundation’s blog to find out how students are being prepared for long-term success: debruce.org/blog-post-2/pr…   #Agilities

I’m honored to serve as a mentor for Kansas City's 13th Annual Mentoring Monday. Thank you to the @KCBizJournal for creating space for mentorship to thrive in our region! Join us on February 23: bizjournals.com/kansascity/eve… #MentoringMonday #NationalMentoringMonth

I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring Leslie Gill, President & CEO of @RungForWomen. We talk career mobility, the power of networks, and what it really takes to move from surviving to thriving at work. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

Listening is vital - especially when everything feels loud. Robin Smith, Senior Director at @DeBruceFound, is one of the best listeners I know. She recently wrote about the importance of listening as you build your career path in @unitedwe__'s Magazine: issuu.com/unitedwe--/doc…

#Internships are vital for our workforce, and interns are vital to our mission at @DeBruceFound . Please share widely with the college students in your network!

SO happy to see Christopher Laubenthal featured in VoyageKC! The article captures his incredible career path in data visualization and the heart he brings to telling our story at The @DeBruceFound. Read more: voyagekc.com/interview/chec… #ExpandingPathways #DataViz

I’m loving The @DeBruceFound's latest blog!! Patti Dobrowolski of Up Your Creative Genius breaks down how Draw Your Future with Agilities© can jumpstart your 2026 by activating the parts of your brain that help your goals stick. Read it here: debruce.org/blog-post-2/ho… #Agilities

Happy Holidays, everyone! I am so appreciative of all the connections I (and our amazing team!) have been able to make this year on behalf of The @DeBruceFound. Pure joy = a chance to meet someone new or deepen relationships within my network!

Thanks again, @drbradjohnson, for being The @debrucefound's special guest for our annual Employment Empowerment Event AND for sharing with me your awesome book, "Room 212." #ProTip: All - this is a great stocking stuffer/gift for your educator friends! doctorbradjohnson.com/books/

I’m so excited to be featured in VoyageKC! I shared my journey from educator to leading The @DeBruceFound and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Read my feature here: voyagekc.com/interview/stor… #ExpandingPathways #Agilities

We all have a shared responsibility to open doors to opportunity. I’m proud to share my new op-ed in the Missouri Independent, calling for more career-literate classrooms across our state: missouriindependent.com/2025/11/21/new… #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy @DeBruceFound

National #CareerDevelopmentMonth has been energizing, collaborative, and inspiring. At @DeBruceFound’s event, it was a joy to talk with Dr. Brad Johnson, share new research, and hear inspiring stories from educators. Read the full recap here: debruce.org/blog-post-2/ev…

When you raid each other's closets before the event... #MIZ

I absolutely love this blog! Amanda McCammon of The DeBruce Foundation breaks down exactly how to talk to teens about their future careers with incredible advice. Read more here: debruce.org/blog-post-2/re… #ExpandingPathways

It’s @DeBruceFound’s time of the year—National Career Development Month! Celebrate by growing your Career Literacy and helping others develop theirs. Explore free resources and ideas to help you expand opportunities this November: debruce.org/blog-post-2/5-…  #CareerDevelopment