March Madness

March isn’t just about basketball madness—it’s about personal momentum.

March has always held multiple meanings throughout my life:

  • My birth month (3/12)

  • The birth month of many family members including my mother & my daughter (3/19 & 3/7)

  • The month I started many new jobs, including 1998 Betsey Johnson, 1999 Donna Karan, 2002 Laird+Partners, 2016 Redscout, 2017 Fahrenheit212, 2020 Bespoke Post, and 2025 the relaunch of my consulting practice, It’s HR Therapy.

  • The month of my first five NYC promotions 1998 Coordinator, 1999 Manager, 2000 Senior Manager, 2002 Senior Director, 2006 HR, and 2007 VP of HR.

  • The shift from winter (hate) to spring (love).

Madness has multiple meanings too.

  • Mental instability or insanity – A state of severe mental illness or irrational behavior. Example: The character descended into madness after years of isolation.

  • Extreme enthusiasm or excitement – A wild or intense level of energy, passion, or activity. Example: The crowd erupted in madness when their team won the championship.

  • Foolishness or recklessness – Acting in an illogical or unwise manner. Example: It’s madness to drive that fast in a snowstorm.

  • March Madness (sports context) – A well-known NCAA basketball tournament in the U.S., characterized by intense competition and excitement. Example: I can’t wait for March Madness—it’s the best time of the year for college basketball fans! Go Northwestern.

I have a wild and intense level of energy in combining my HR expertise with a better understanding of mental health to make work work better.

Me, HR TherapyBritta LarsenMental Health, Mental Instability, Mental Stability