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Legacy
Legacy is about what we leave behind and how we lead while we’re here.
It’s the stories, lessons, and quiet daily acts that shape the future long after we’re gone.
Here you’ll find reflections on leadership, integrity, family, and the kind of impact that endures.
Preparation For Tomorrow | Women in Leadership
Tomorrow I’ll be speaking to a room of women in leadership.
Katherine Tatsuda
2 days ago3 min read
The Woman In The Photo
This was me, before I knew what I was doing.
Katherine Tatsuda
Jan 222 min read
A Wider Frame
The story I tell about myself has never included the full picture.
Katherine Tatsuda
Jan 193 min read
Big Shoes To Fill
They told me I had big shoes to fill. No one asked how heavy they felt.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 23, 20252 min read
To Feel Special
I love to make people feel special. Doing it for my dad was extra fun.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Happy Birthday, Dad
My dad's birthday is on Christmas Eve.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 23, 20251 min read
Christmas Wins
A funny thing happened while decorating the Christmas tree.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 14, 20251 min read
My Kids, Today
There are days when being a parent feels ordinary—and then there are days like today.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 12, 20251 min read
Standing In The Arena
I didn’t step in because I was fearless. I stepped in because the moment was familiar.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 12, 20252 min read
Built For Welcome
I built a place where people belonged—and I didn’t realize how much it mattered until it was gone.
Katherine Tatsuda
Dec 12, 20252 min read
Thanksgiving—Before
Before the landslide—this was my world leading up to Thanksgiving.
Katherine Tatsuda
Nov 23, 20251 min read
You’re Fired—Maybe
A reflection on the eve of the recall vote.
Katherine Tatsuda
Nov 17, 20253 min read
Truth in Advertising
My dad used to say, “Do what you advertise.” I thought he was talking about marketing. Turns out, he was teaching me about life.
Katherine Tatsuda
Oct 28, 20252 min read
The Map I Had To Make
This isn’t a story about getting motherhood right. It’s a story about learning love without a map.
Katherine Tatsuda
Oct 20, 20254 min read
After the Election: The Work Continues
Whatever happens tonight, I'm choosing to keep showing up for the work that matters most.
Katherine Tatsuda
Oct 7, 20253 min read
Back Into The Fire
Today I wrote a statement for the recall ballot. It brought up more than I thought it would.
Katherine Tatsuda
Sep 29, 20252 min read
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