Jun 6So there was this toad that I saved from a snake…And what it taught me about being a brave writerGoing through my pictures and I saw this reminder of when I unintentionally saved this toad from being eaten by a snake. (The snake slithered away before I could get a picture, but I tried). Those who waver about putting in the work AND sharing what you have created: Don’t…Writing Life3 min read
Apr 65 Reasons To Escape Your Creative Comfort ZoneWhat is a creative comfort zone? The comfort zone is the space where you feel safe, in control, and productive. Your comfort zone is where you thrive. It’s where you shine. It’s usually the place where you get the most love (usually because you are doing what others and you expect you to do). But what…Comfort Zone6 min read
Dec 3, 2021To the Long-Winded: A Short Letter of SupportDear Users of Many Words, I’ve heard more than once that I’m long-winded. And…. I am. It’s the truth. The ability and the choice to be concise are important. But depth has its place. Now. More than ever. We have been conditioned to taste content. Not consume. So creators have been conditioned to provide an appetizer. Not a meal. Limits of focus are limited…Fiction Writing2 min read
Feb 12, 20205 Ways To Improve Your Professional BioWHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL BIO WORTH? As an entrepreneur, my workday never really ends. But I have made it a habit to stop communicating with clients once my family, especially my three-year-old, is back in my stratosphere. I broke that rule last week when on the way home from dinner…Copywriting7 min read
Jan 16, 2020Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Can’t Afford to Miss This Investment in 2020THIS IS THE AGE OF DESIGN If nothing else is true of the internet, this certainly is: DESIGN IS KING. Colors can range from vibrant displays with bold colors to sleeker monochromatic looks. Websites and product designs can be intricate and cutting edge or simple and straightforward. Videos can be shot and edited on a smartphone…Copywriting7 min read
Oct 1, 2018Acknowledge & Appreciate What You HaveAs we discussed in the previous article, there are four foundational A’s of influence that every youth leader needs to know. If you need a quick reminder click here. The first two, and in a very specific order, are the Acknowledgment of your influence and Appreciating the power of your…Leadership4 min read
Sep 17, 2018It Took $1 Billion for People to Finally Get a ClueInfinity War Domestic Total: $678,815,482 Black Panther Domestic Total: $700,059,566 (Statistics provided by BoxOfficeMojo.com as of September 17, 2018) The success of Black Panther, in the United States, was no anomaly. It was no cultural phenomenon. Honestly, it was the same story, keeping true to a long known truth. There…Marvel4 min read
Apr 18, 2018Lessons in LyingWhat a Lie Taught a Mentor About Grace — Is grace deserved when your youth lie to you? Having worked with youth for 15 years now, the experience is constantly evolving and I am always learning something, either about youth or myself. …Youth7 min read
Apr 10, 2018How to Lead Youth With Your Five SensesTaste. Touch. See. Hear. Smell. Collectively these are known as our five senses. These five senses dictate how we perceive the world around us. Without one or more, contrary to the popular fiction, we don’t significantly heighten the other senses to superhuman levels. Can you imagine a chef no longer…Youth5 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Mar 25, 20185 Steps to Responsibly Teaching Your Youth Lifelong ResponsibilityOne of the greatest lessons we can teach our youth is responsibility. I am a firm believer that in addition to responsibility, everything you teach your kids should be more about tomorrow than today. What do I mean by this? When a teacher shows children that 1+1=2, they are doing…Responsibility9 min read
