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When a Major Funder Leaves: Leadership Lessons from the U.S. Exit from the World Health Organization
On January 22, 2026, the United States formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization; a decision that has immediate implications for global coordination, outbreak readiness, and health system resilience. This is a real-time case study in crisis leadership: what happens when a complex system loses a major stakeholder, and how leaders must adapt when the rules, resources, and relationships change overnight. What happened (and why it matters) According

Serina Gaines
4 days ago3 min read
Sara Blakely: The $5,000 Leap that Changed Women’s Fashion
Sara Blakely was selling fax machines door-to-door when she had her breakthrough idea — footless pantyhose. With no background in...

Serina Gaines
Aug 1, 20251 min read
Against the Odds: How Oprah Winfrey Built an Empire from Trauma
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in history — but few know the depth of her early struggles. Born into poverty...

Serina Gaines
Jul 25, 20251 min read
When Talent Meets Purpose: How Entrepreneurs Find Real Success
What happens when you stop trying to fit into a box and start aligning your business with your natural gifts and your deeper “why”? You...

Serina Gaines
Jul 24, 20251 min read
Building a Business While Rebuilding Myself
Starting a business during the healing journey Some people say you should wait until you’re “healed” to lead others. But I believe in...

Serina Gaines
Jul 18, 20251 min read
The Power of Positive Affirmations: Rewiring Your Mind for Success and Confidence: Bridget's Story
Have you ever caught yourself saying things like, “I’ll never be good enough,” or “I always mess things up”? Those thoughts may seem...

Serina Gaines
Jul 18, 20252 min read
The Lie That Kept Me Stuck
Overcoming limiting beliefs that sabotage success "Who’s going to listen to me?” That question used to live rent-free in my mind. Every...

Serina Gaines
Jul 17, 20251 min read
You’re Not Broken — You’re Becoming
Healing from past trauma and finding strength in entrepreneurship. For years, I told myself I was broke, and so I started to believe it...

Serina Gaines
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Sustainable Leadership Practices for Navigating Stress and Burnout
As leaders, we stand at the helm of organizations, guiding teams through challenges and driving innovation. However, our effectiveness...

Serina Gaines
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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