PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Toni ValensA Texas Toast to the Self I Left in JapanMay 7A response icon5May 7A response icon5
Published inILLUMINATIONWhat Makes Long-Distance Relationships WorkI spent many of my teenage years in a long-distance relationship.May 13A response icon1May 13A response icon1
Beefing with a Mascot: Why Some MLB Managers and Players Just Can’t Stand ThemBecause sometimes the biggest fight isn’t on the field.May 6May 6
Why I Gave Up on the ‘Big Break’ and Started Writing From the HeartBefore I ever typed a single word of dialogue, I was already attempting to envision the masterpiece that would launch my career.May 1May 1
I Quit My Job and Took a Sketchy Career Bootcamp. Here’s What Happened.Desperation, false promises, and a $449 reality check.Apr 29Apr 29
The Creative Rut No One Talks AboutMy Journey Through Burnout, Self-Doubt, and Rediscovering JoyApr 23Apr 23