Welcome to What’s Possible
This is a space for the woman who is building something meaningful, and who knows that growth starts on the inside.
Some of what you will find here looks at mindset and behavior through the lens of the culture we are all living in. Some of it is drawn from my own work and what I have learned along the way. The goal is always the same. To leave you a little more grounded, a little more equipped, and a little more sure of what is possible for you.
Read what resonates. Return when you need to.
“You build it in the calm seasons so it is there for you in the hard ones.”
Defiance Through Romance
How Romance Novels Turned Jane Austen Into a Feminist Leader
By Sam Minhas
We can learn a lot from Jane Austen. She utilized the power of her pen to defy a world that was made to silence her. In Pride and Prejudice, she critiques the fact that women needed to be attached to a man in order to have the semblance of rights. In some of her other novels, like Emma, she openly mocks the upper, bourgeoisie class. Her, for lack of a better word, audacity is what has cemented her legacy as a powerful, feminist author.
Why Relationships Are Never The Cure
Trust Yourself to Lead Your Healing Journey
By Sam Minhas
Many people seem to think that a romantic relationship is the cure to all of life's problems, but that's not true. While a relationship can help you manage life's problems, they cannot solve them. Only you can make yourself grow into the person you want to become.
Connecting with Ratatouille
How a Simple Dish Warmed the Heart of a Cold Critic
By Sam Minhas
The moment we log onto social media, we're flooded with people who are seemingly leading more fulfilling lives than us, and as a result, we're left craving. This is especially true with food trends. We tend to think that the viral snacks everybody else is eating will bring the same satisfaction as a thoughtful meal however, that's not the case. Most of the time a true comfort meal takes us back to a fond memory that brings us immense joy. Everytime we eat it, we relive the happiness we felt in that moment.
The Rise of the Multi-Hyphenate Woman
Why Thriving Across Roles is a Design Problem, Not a Discipline Problem
By Iram Mehal
The multi-hyphenate woman is rising. Not because she wants to do it all, but because she refuses to abandon any part of herself. Her talents. Her responsibilities. Her passions. Her purpose.
But with that rise comes a real question. How do you thrive across all of these roles without losing yourself in the process?
Empathy Through Books
What a Teenage Detective Can Teach Us About Understanding People We'd Never Be
By Sam Minhas
Empathy is never about agreeing with someone. It is about understanding them. You can fully grasp why a character made a choice, feel the weight of the pressure they were under, and still know you would have chosen differently. That gap between understanding and approval is not a flaw in the reading experience. It is the entire point.
The Power of Community
How a Teenage Revolutionary Empowered an Entire Country
By Sam Minhas
Katniss Everdeen is the fictional protagonist in Suzanne Collins’ popular Hunger Games franchise. Her story is a prime example of the power of community. She teaches us that opening up to the people in our lives is not form of weakness, but an act of true empowerment. Let her be a reminder of the importance of nurturing supportive bonds. As long as you have a strong, stable community you will be able to tackle any challenge life throws at you.