The Freedom in Letting Go

I had a group of friends over the other night for a casual, monthly gathering so I asked everyone the question —…

Life is more than getting a paycheck, paying bills, and repeat

Jack Of All Trades, Master of None

I can’t even call myself that. It’s frustrating.

Dear Social Media Influencer: No One Knows Who You Are.

“What you do every day matters more than what…

Why Leaving Home is Harder than Staying

It was back in 2011, when I decided to study abroad and spend a year of my life in the…

Leaving it all behind

People who strip their lives down to the bare essentials and wander off down a dusty road, leaving behind the security of a roof over their head, as well as a bunch of shit they forgot to pack. Crazy folks, right?

Sometimes, Learning Just Fucking Sucks.

“The obstacle is the way.” -Ryan Holiday

How to ACTUALLY Succeed on your First Day at a New Job: A Comprehensive Guide

Starting anew is a right of passage for every professional. The first day at a new job can be a bitter-sweet punch to the gut that may or may…

Is your Intuition Leading You To the Right Path???

Do you often hear your gut interfering with your decisions telling you indirectly whether it is right or wrong? Our intuition is often linked with mysticism, superstition and sometimes even telepathy. But is their really a science behind it…

You’re too old, fat, ugly, skinny, bald, or whatever to make it.

A Year Without Alcohol

On the 18th of April 2016, I decided to give up alcohol for an entire year. Working in the media industry is not for the faint hearted or the weak stomached, especially when it comes to entertaining ourselves! Every party is a showdown of shooters and over indulgence is mistaken for…

LIFE ADVICE, WRITING, GOALS

Before you can write for others, you must write for yourself

Passion Is The Key.

You Thought You Had Excuses? Please…

Asking Someone To Hold Your Hand Doesn’t Make You Any Less Capable

Sorry, Not Sorry

A Deeper Look into the Act of Apologizing

Grieving You

A letter

I came across your email yesterday. It was from 2011. November. The cancer was still new.

Chart Your Own Writing Path — A Sentence Can be Enough

Stop teaching. Start training.

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of being a speaker and panellist at a Film Festival devoted to celebrating women’s voices and perspectives. On the last day, a chilling, powerful documentary about the two drastically different routes two girls in India take, was screened…

When You Are Looking You Will Find

When I was 19 I took a two week road trip across the Western half of the US.

Artist or Slacker?

There are many good reasons to slink out of society. It’s still tough out there, but no amount of hating “the man” is going…

Overcoming Fears with Action

“That’s what life is about: about daring greatly, about being in the…

How focusing makes you accomplish more

In the current world where everything is accessible and instantaneous, we lose focus of what…

Is Your Network Your Networth?

The People You Spend Time With Matter.

Here’s Why

Be Your Own Superhero

The Mantra

Today…

Don’t Wait to Write Something Better

Day 32

I’m a month into my write-until-I-die challenge, and I’ve written each day. I’m proud of this accomplishment, and I hope to write for many, many, many more months.

A Pop-Tart Fell Into My Boot

I survived.

Day 14: Creating Good Habits to Increase Productivity

A journey…

Building a Culture of Care

It is impossible to inspire change without getting to know your people-whether it is your students, your colleagues or your children.

Let’s talk. Why I’m leaving email in last year.

I’m going email cold turkey today.

At least I feel like it. I’m finding that the default communication, in the world of business, in my current corner, has become the email. Screen-based life has convinced us that the…