For the past couple of years, I've been working quietly on a TV project (networking in the industry, pitching, and trying to get this show made about something I deeply believe needs to be seen).
So many pats on the back and seeming commitments turned into unreturned emails and calls. So many walls built up until "you find a celebrity to get on board.".
Read MoreIf you've ever played with dominoes or have seen them, you know this: It takes a long time to set up the chain, at the precise distance from one another, and with much finesse, until you can finally have that 'payoff' moment where you knock over the first one and get to watch some, or all, of them fall.
Read MoreHindsight is funny, and memory isn't always reliable (just look at data from eyewitness testimonies).
But one thing I know for sure is that when I think from today's vantage point of 13 years as a business owner back to years one through five, I can say decidedly that I was living in a state of constant adrenaline fatigue and stress.
But I didn't realize it.
Read Morefinding a good book is one of my most time-consuming (yet rewarding) activities. in the spirit of saving you time and contributing to your growth, First name / friend, i’ve whittled down my 45 reads from 2021 into my top 16 suggestions for you in 2022!
Read MoreWhat I learned and the full-circle moment of sharing about it here now. When you look back at your life, can you immediately recall mile markers that sent you down a path that forever changed your trajectory? This article happens to be a meta bookend to one of those road signs for me.
Read MoreHere’s how one catering business did it and what you can learn from the founder’s perseverance after surviving 3 strokes, then a global pandemic.
Read MorePractical insights from a global branding agency.
Read MoreI've learned the power of sharing one's learnings to help others on their journey, as well. So, in the spirit of paying forward, here they are.
Read MoreTools and prompts to help you get out of your own way.
Read MoreAn eye-opening conversation with Julie Kohler on tangible steps we each can take to become changemakers with the people and resources already at our fingertips.
Read MoreHow entrepreneur and philanthropist Sabrina Ho uses this mantra to make a difference, and how you can, too.
Read MoreIf you're into personal development, spiritual growth, and/or social justice, here are 11 incredible books worth a read this year.
Read MoreAn interview with the founder of Lootie (the leading marketplace for streetwear) whose path offers much for us to learn.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to create something that matters and helps solve any problem in this world, then you need to read this interview with famed author Seth Godin. He breaks down a compelling argument for why there is no magical creative muse and how to consistently do work that matters.
Read MoreAward-winning spoken-word poet and performer IN-Q inspires us to “Inquire Within” and use that to transform ourselves and the world around us.
Read MoreAuthor Jess Ekstrom shares with us about the power of optimism to create a better future than you know today and opens up about the impact on her family’s future of her Great Uncle Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.
Read MoreStop proving yourself to others and uncover what you’re really here to do. In this interview with bestselling author Jordan Lee Dooley, we show you how!
Read More5-Time Olympic Medalist turned entrepreneur, Nastia Liukin shares everything from dreaming again, to failure, starting her company, and personal fulfillment.
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