Oct 28, 2021Joe Sehwani Talks Accessibility and the Charitable Impact of Hotline SehwaniBack in 2018, I wrote about a client named Joe Sehwani who hired me to write blogs for his non-profit organization called Dreamscape Foundation. That gig and his own life story pulled back the curtain on the topic of accessibility for me. …Accessibility5 min read
Apr 6, 2021Millennials didn’t kill the economy — but it’s certainly killing themBlue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) Millennial health report shows a continual decline in Millennial health starting at age 27, with the top three health concerns falling within the realm of mental or behavioral health: major depression, substance use disorder and alcohol abuse. …Millennials4 min read
Oct 30, 2020Is it okay to ghost?Let’s talk about ghosting and how to properly end a platonic relationship — At some point in our lives we’ll find ourselves faced with the decision to end a platonic relationship. Sometimes they graciously fizzle out as a natural part of drifting apart. You stop getting together and communication becomes fewer and farther between until it just… stops. Other times, an unhealthy relationship…Relationships6 min read
Jun 2, 2020Finding Meaning in the MundaneHow often do you feel like you’re cruising through life in auto-pilot? You find yourself “checking out” as you absentmindedly — and often begrudgingly — fulfill routines that are necessary, but not necessarily exciting. It’s a feeling I’m all-too-familiar with, and it’s compounded by the effects of a global pandemic…Mental Health5 min read
Mar 20, 202010 tips on how to work from home without losing your mindWorking from home takes a lot of discipline. Unfortunately, COVID-19 threw a lot of people into this position without notice or training. Employees accustomed to an office setting have been forced to learn as they go and not everyone has adapted well. It’s not always easy to focus outside of…Working From Home5 min read
Dec 24, 2019How to Actually Achieve Your New Year’s ResolutionsTired of your New Year’s Resolutions falling toward the wayside shortly after the starting line? Here are a few practiced tips on how to create — and follow through — on your goals. Every list of New Year’s Resolutions starts out the same. You have a goal and you’re chomping…Productivity5 min read
Nov 1, 2019You Don’t Have to Be “Special” to Do Great ThingsExcellency is born from effort. — Growing up, I was the kid who dreamed big. I wanted to be an artist; an author; a circus performer; and at some point in my thirty-plus years on this earth I chased after all of those dreams to some extent. By age 20, I was a freelance journalist covering…Dreams3 min read
Sep 8, 2019Your Friend is Not Your TherapistHubert Humphrey once said, “The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.” But what if your pain is bigger than the band-aid that love and companionship offers? There are times when a tub of ice cream and a friend’s ear simply aren’t enough to unravel the baggage you carry. Try…Mental Health5 min read
Sep 2, 2019How I Knew He Was “The One”A Practical Look at Soulmates and Lasting Love — If I had to choose two things in this world that I’m truly terrible at, it would be winking and choosing who to love. That’s why I found the idea of finding my “soulmate” daunting. I had a knack for falling in love with men who changed their minds. …Love6 min read
Oct 27, 2018Writing Ruts: When a Labor of Love Becomes Hard LaborI’ve been sitting here staring at a blinking cursor for nearly an hour. Before that, the words were crawling onto the page at the pace of a slug, each line dragging on behind the other in a continuous stream of “blah” as I try to make another dollar; another deadline…Writing5 min read
