Joanne Tombrakos

What I’ll Be Doing More Of In 2018

My end of year reflection started early, on December 13 when I went in for long overdue foot surgery. My doctor had advised that I plan it when I could find at least two full weeks to keep it iced and elevated. That’s not an easy thing to find when one keeps the pace that […]

When The New Normal Becomes The New Numbness

Since Tuesday I’ve been experiencing something I’ve been trying to wrap my head around. It’s unusual for me, an emotional Scorpio of Greek heritage known to cry at a Hallmark commercial, who would not ride the subway for months after 9/11 to react in such a manner, but since I heard the news of this […]

All Things May Pass – Except The Need For Humans

A few weeks ago I was on a mission to watch All Things Must Pass, a documentary directed by Colin Hanks about the rise and fall of Tower Records. It had been on my to-do list for ages but it wasn’t until now, two years after the film was released that I was getting around […]

How One Small Acknowledgment Showed Me The Guru Within

Last week I learned about Guru Purnima. As it was explained to me it is a very auspicious day in Indian culture and occurs each year on the full moon in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June-July). Gurus are the teachers in our lives. They are our sources of learning, wisdom and inspiration. Indians believe […]

Why Getting Your Personal Brand Story Straight Is More Important Than Ever

When people come to me for help with social media I tell them we can’t talk about that without having a discussion on content and we can’t have a discussion on either until we make sure they’ve got their story straight. The first look I get is one of surprise, but once they understand more […]