Last night, I had the opportunity to hear blogger and NYT-bestselling author, Chris Guillebeau speak last night at a bookstore in Pasadena. He’s in town to promote his new book, “The Happiness of Pursuit,” and shared his story and those of the people profiled in his book in a quiet, sincere and unassuming way. At […]
Photo Credit: Flicker / James In my last post, I wrote about mentoring two students who are in the middle of major life transitions, from school to “real world.” When I work with them, I ask them, “When you die, what will people say about how you lived your life? What is the story of […]
It’s mid-September, and school has been back in session for most of the kiddos for the past month or so. I volunteer for an organization that pairs up mentors with high school students from low-income families, and my mentee is now entering her Senior Year. A few weeks ago, I met a second-year MBA student […]
Networking. It’s a dirty word for some of us – it feels icky, uncomfortable and maybe even sleazy. But it doesn’t have to be. Networking is about making connections with like minded individuals. It’s about helping one another find ways to be successful. And it’s about paying it forward. If you’re an artist or an entrepreneur, […]
Dixie and her friends are back in the sequel to “Daddy, I’m a Zombie.” Originally called “Dixie and the Zombie Rebellion,” the official title is “Mummy, I’m a Zombie!” Rent or download your copy on Amazon or iTunes! View the trailer below:
My background is in marketing and branding, so it’s no surprise that I have a personal bias for knowing your personal brand. Whether you’re a company or a solo artist – knowing what gifts you bring to the world, and having a way to communicate that clearly and succinctly is something I think everyone can work […]
