In this 50th episode of the Rise with Clarity Podcast, and the first one of 2026, I’m going to be reflecting on how I’m going to really try and lean into my word of the year, which is NOURISH. 

There are a couple definitions for nourish:

1. To provide with the food or nutrients that are necessary for life, health, well-being, and growth.
2. To cherish or foster.
3. To strengthen, build up, or promote.
4. To keep a feeling or belief in one's mind (typically for a long time).

I love that this word has different dimensions to it, and that it can be applied to other people, other living things, and to oneself.

You can find the full written transcript for this episode at RisewithClarity.com/50, along with all of my other podcast episodes and other resources for women of color faculty in higher ed.

Dr. Katherine Lee is a Higher Ed Coach and Career Strategist and a former tenured professor at an R1 university. She helps women of color faculty to manage the tenure track, navigate politics, and take the next steps to advance their careers. To find more resources or to work with Katherine, check out her website at: Rise with Clarity.