Check out my conversation with Tricia Friedman where I share the origin story of WomenEdDE and how her involvement with WomenEd has evolved over the years. I discuss the importance of shifting focus from fixing women to fixing systems and the need for inclusivity and intersectionality in professional learning communities. I also explores the impact of middle age on professional learning and the value of teacher agency and choice and emphasize the importance of building power and community in professional learning: creating conditions for open and honest conversations.