rōot is a living journal about leadership at the intersections of story-healing, moral courage, and collective imagination. This space is for anyone trying to stay human in systems that were never designed to honor the full depth and breadth of our humanity.
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how this works
Most of what's here is free — essays, reflections, case studies, poetry, and letters. Paid membership gives you access to the member library — a growing collection of downloadable resource guides, talking points, and toolkits — as well as our weekly community journaling circle, monthly community conversations, and a 15% discount on all other offerings.
Founding memberships are available at $100/year — locked in for as long as you stay subscribed, and including a signed copy of Tell Me My Story – Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self. Founding membership closes July 1, 2026, after which membership will cost $15/month or $150/year.
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about dimple
Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds and the author of Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self — named a Distinguished Favorite by the NYC Big Book Award and the Independent Press Award, and excerpted in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Drawing on nearly two decades of federal service in refugee, asylum, and migration operations, her work brings together story-healing, moral courage, and collective imagination to support moral reclamation and human-centered leadership across mission-driven sectors. Find her @dimpstory across social platforms and at rootsintheclouds.com.