I got all stitched up inside — that feeling when you know you need to act, but everything in you resists. I wrestled with spreadsheets and silence, pregnancy nausea and pay gaps, until I realized this wasn’t guilt or pressure. it was the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

So I reviewed the facts, built the deck, called my mentors, and prayed. Then I sent the meeting invite.

“Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:9

Helping others negotiate higher salaries led to an unexpected truth: I was earning less than men. Here's what I learned about value, equity, and speaking up.