How Allyship Shaped My Participation in Sports

It took a lot of internal reflection and discussions to recognize that my improving performance was due to the fact that I was steadily, and somewhat aggressively, increasing my training load. In retrospect, this seems obvious and the clearest answer, but the claws of societal transphobia had latched on deep.

June 11, 2024 · 6 min · Skyler Lemay

Deconstructing Identity and the Lenses of Perception

Navigating the complexity and layers of trans identity and the relationship between self-perception and social perspective.

June 4, 2024 · 6 min · Skyler Lemay

Serendipitous Collaboration in Unlikely Places

How a simple Slack channel evolved into a safe space for creative collaboration and supportive learning.

December 30, 2020 · 2 min · Skyler Lemay

Embarking on the Year of Creation

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~Maya Angelou This past year I embraced the idea of creating a theme for the year. Themes are more robust than goals or resolutions, because they allow for adaptation in the face of unknown factors. The ability to adapt in the midst of a global pandemic helped my own well being. ...

December 29, 2020 · 6 min · Skyler Lemay

Community Influence when Building a Habit

How a supportive community can overcome habit formation inertia and provide accountability for personal growth.

December 23, 2020 · 1 min · Skyler Lemay