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How to Use a Pause to Make Your Point Memorable

by Windy Borman | August 19, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Most people are trained to fill every silence. The most memorable communicators do the opposite. Here’s how to use a pause on purpose, and why it works.

Why Executives Freeze and Fidget on Camera — And What It’s Costing Them

by Windy Borman | August 12, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Whether you freeze or fidget on camera, your body is giving you away. Here’s why, and what it’s costing your career.

What VIBRANT Means in Leadership (And What It Doesn’t)

by Windy Borman | August 5, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Most people think VIBRANT means big energy. It doesn’t. Here’s what VIBRANT presence really means for women executives.

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Activists in Cannabis

Jun 5, 2019 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

The link between cannabis legalization and LGBTQIA+ rights is undeniable. Between 1981 and 1982, there were 290 reported cases of what we would...

How To Host a Screening in a Medical-Only State

May 24, 2019 | Mary Janes Blog, Screening Tips

“When I first saw 'Mary Janes: The Women of Weed', I thought every one of my patients and fellow healthcare workers should see this film. Now I know...