I Came Home Different

Photo collage of Aundrea's trip to Poland

Aundréa Cika Heschmeyer reflects on how a deeply personal trip to Poland—filled with family history, reconnections, and long‑overdue clarity—changed the way she views time, ambition, and leadership. She returned home different, with a renewed sense of what truly deserves her energy.

What I Would Tell My 1985 Self

students graduating

A reflection on the unexpected paths, imperfect decisions, and quiet lessons that shaped a meaningful life — far beyond anything 1985 could imagine.