Living in the Bay Area in my young twenties means that almost everyone I know is on dating apps. I hear so many stories of bad dates or wasted nights, but Wallace’s approach to online dating is a strategy that… Continue Reading
October is domestic violence awareness month and my mom sent me an article about this author, activist and speaker and it really captivated me in the current moment. Katz provides a well-balanced and thoughtful take on violence in society today.… Continue Reading
If you’re like me, you need a moment to pause and think on a Friday morning. I get so caught up in the week’s events and anticipation of the weekend, that I forget to take a moment to be present.… Continue Reading
I had to go to Portland for work so I decided to turn it into a weekend getaway! I caught an early 7AM flight Thursday morning and made it to Portland by 9AM just in time to start a beautiful… Continue Reading
This talk was deeply moving; Dr. Bastawrous tells his story beautifully. His scalable solution is a simple answer to the typical funding structure we see in most healthcare non-profit services. He describes a plan for changing the healthcare funding landscape,… Continue Reading
One of my favorite fall foods is Delicata Squash–definitely the fotgotten cousin of butternut squash, but it will not disappoint! Delicata Squash isn’t sold at all supermarkets, but you can expect to find it at Trader Joe’s (for $.99–such a… Continue Reading
I was not sure what to expect when I began watching this talk, but I was quickly drawn in by the obvious bravery and strength of both speakers. I enjoyed Pollock’s approach on realism over optimism; I find it a… Continue Reading
It’s been a little over a year since a dear friend of mine passed away. While certain songs still bring him to my mind, like any song by Jurassic 5 or Biggie Smalls–some of his favorites, they make me smile… Continue Reading
There are so many valuable lessons in this Ted Talk. My favorite point was about how we often view the action of others and how they treat us in relation to ourselves–in reality, it’s a self-sabotaging form of self-centeredness. We… Continue Reading
This is one of the most engaging talks I’ve seen about data in a long time! The speaker, Tamekia MizLadi Smith, does a fantastic job breaking down the issues that come with the extensive data collection in our lives. This… Continue Reading