SJF Interviews

DeLa reflects on the challenge of compartmentalizing identity and roles, and why incremental goal-setting — decoupled from self-worth — can be a powerful tool for people doing justice work.

Joe reflects on fatigue, the power of community, and a clear-eyed message for both individuals and institutions: you cannot do this work without taking care of yourself first.

Franklin reflects on navigating exhaustion, numbness, and systems designed to make you doubt yourself — and why knowing when to tap out is part of the fight.

Natalie reflects on the gap between preaching self-care and practicing it — and what it costs, personally and professionally, to keep pouring out without ever pouring back in.

Will reflects on intentional time management, showing up for colleagues, and why social justice fatigue needs to be a central conversation within the student affairs profession.

Colleen reflects on burnout, daily wellness habits, and the challenge of separating personal from professional when the work is deeply tied to who you are.

As a Native Hawaiian woman who advocates for students from under-resourced communities, Leilani shares what she learned about intention, daily routines, and sustainable wellness while doing justice work.