Dec 21, 2020Member-onlyAmericans Have Been Conditioned To Die For Our Country For Centuries— COVID-19 Is No ExceptionIt is December 21st, and over 318,000 people in the United States have died of COVID. This tragic and alarming number is a clear reflection of the US government’s inability to properly act and react to a global pandemic. It also exposes a deeper issue embedded in the fabric of…Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Jul 29, 2020Member-onlyWhat Instagram’s “Black & White” Photo Challenge Really Says About The PatriarchyOver the past few days, we’ve seen females and femmes across Instagram encouraging and inviting each other to participate in the “black & white” photo challenge. Many were invited under with the notion that posting an image of yourself with a black and white filter would allow you to stand…Feminism3 min readFeminism3 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Mar 24, 2020Member-only4 Brands Taking Covid-19 as an Opportunity to Do GoodLouis Vuitton, Kroger, Google, and Disney — We are in unprecedented times. As this pandemic sweeps across the world, many are feeling helpless, anxious, and fearful. …Branding4 min readBranding4 min read
Published in P.S. I Love You·Nov 26, 2019Member-onlyResearch Shows That Practicing Gratitude Will Make You Smarter And Happier. Here’s How.The holiday season is upon us, which means you will probably be surrounded by family and friends, eating tons of amazing food, and, hopefully, taking some time to reflect on what you are most thankful for. Gratitude is something we tend to forget in our busy lives. But studies show…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Nov 15, 2019Member-onlyAvoid Burnout By Practicing These 3 Self Love HabitsBecoming successful in both your personal and professional life is a full plate. For many go-getters and overachievers so much happens so fast that it’s hard to keep track of your goals. …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Nov 14, 2019Member-onlyStuck In an Inspiration Drought? Use These 4 Tips to Get Out of ItAs a freelancer, I have a 24-hour-seven-day-a-week job. As most freelancers and entrepreneurs know: we don’t clock out, and even if you do it’s probably not for very long. This dedication is an incredibly important part of starting a business, podcast or freelance career, but it also can get in…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Nov 13, 2019Member-only2,000-Year-Old Tricks to Master the Art of NegotiationBe sure to check all your pitches for ethos, logos, and pathos — Over 2,000 years ago, Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle cracked the code to persuasion. Aristotle is most known for his knowledge and ideologies surrounding abstract, political, and rational topics. He often dealt with the science of reasoning. Thousands of years later, his philosophies still guide much of Western culture. His…Marketing4 min readMarketing4 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Oct 28, 2019Member-only7 Lessons in Getting People to Listen to Your PodcastLaunching my own showed me you can’t just wing it, but still have to experiment all the time — Whether you’re starting a company, growing your brand on social media, or launching a podcast, getting people to listen to you is a huge part of your job. …Podcast8 min readPodcast8 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Oct 24, 2019Member-only6 Lessons Millennials Need to Learn to Become Leaders in Their IndustriesMillennials are the largest generation in the United States. This is great news for millennial lovers — like me — but it also, logistically, a game-changer. We are at a time where technology is growing at an exponential rate. We also have the largest generation joining the workforce. …Millennials4 min readMillennials4 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Oct 24, 2019Member-onlyOn The Job Hunt? Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile Has These 4 Things.Technology has shifted the way we interact with most things and recruiting is no different. Most job searches — if not all — are done online. Competition is tense, and sometimes getting your foot in the door can seem impossible. …LinkedIn3 min readLinkedIn3 min read
