Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

Q&A: What’s a Quiet Cause I Wish More People Cared About?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to this month’s thoughtful reader's question about overlooked philanthropic causes. Hey Lisanne, is there…

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Here are my answers to reader’s questions about philanthropy

Every month, I post one answer to a reader’s question. I’ve answered many questions by now, and the AMAs are always a joy to me because they give me a…

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My Favorite Feminist Books

For this list of my favorite feminist books, I've chosen titles that I think are worth reading. I especially enjoy books that have themes of feminism woven into them—so much…

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My answers to reader’s questions about myself

Every month, I post one answer to a reader’s question. I’ve answered many questions by now, and the AMAs are always a joy to me because they give me a…

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Q&A: How do I handle criticism?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to the reader’s question about how I handle criticism. Hey Lisanne, how do you…

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My answers to personal questions from readers

Every month, I post one answer to a reader’s question. I’ve answered many questions by now, and I always enjoy doing these Q&A's, because they give me a sense of…

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16 funny Spanish phrases you’ll love to use in everyday conversations

I love the Spanish language—it’s full of vibrant expressions and quirky sayings. I’m still working on perfecting my accent, but I’ve picked up a few funny phrases in Spanish over…

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How Our Book Club Gives Back

When I think about what makes our book club so special, I realize it's not just about the books we read or the thoughtfulness of our conversations (though those are…

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Q&A: What Got Me Into Riding a Motorbike (And Why I Love It)?

Every month, I publish an answer to a reader’s question. Here’s a transcript of my answer to the reader’s question about riding a motorbike. Hi Lisanne, I've never been on…

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The Year Ahead 2025

As I begin this year, just like last year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what I’m working towards. In this post, I’ll share where all of…

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