This week I was discussing the attributes that apply to the personality profile of a design thinker in one of my NYU classes. When I got to optimistic I found myself taking a long pause. Here I was standing in front of a room of the best and the brightest of our future leaders. I want them […]
If Perspective Is What You’re After, You Have To Break Out Of Your Social Media Bubble
Over the holidays, I got an email from a student who had taken my Social Media and the Brand course in the Fall. Because social media intersects every aspect of our lives as marketers and individuals and the norms change on a daily basis, it’s a class that lends itself to vibrant discussion. This student […]
The Art of Letting Go: From Throw Pillows to New Beginnings in 2025
When my cousin came to see my new apartment this Fall I wanted her opinion on how I had arranged things in my new space. Our shared Greek roots combined with both being raised in New York assured me I would get an honest opinion which is what I wanted. Or so I thought. It turned out to be a lesson in letting go of what no longer served me.
Homework. It Doesn’t Stop When You Graduate. Here’s Why.
As someone who has spent her career in media and marketing and now as an educator, the homework has never stopped. Whether it’s researching a new client or doing a deep dive into the next trend on TikTok, homework is and has always been part of the day job. This is why it never ceases […]
How To Stay Informed And Stay Sane So You Can Get Stuff Done
I’ve been a news junkie long before it was as easy as a Google search or a scroll through my social media feed to stay on top of things. I like information. I like being informed. And yet… I have not turned on a cable news channel since the Wednesday after Election Day. I have […]
The Only Real Constant Is Change
When I was interviewed for my first job in media my soon-to-be new boss asked me how I felt about change. My response was easy. I loved it. That was why I was sitting in his office. I was looking for change. I wanted a new direction. I hadn’t been in the workforce for very […]
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