a lesson from my mother we could all use now My mother was an old-school creative. Her creativity was at its best as a baker and in the clothes she sewed by hand. My brother and I would often tease her that if she had been born in … [Read more]
The Power in “Me Being Me”
And How Social Media Can Distort That The intense heat this week had me obsessed with weather reports, switching from the uselessness of the Weather App to the equally uselessness of the weather reports on television, both of which give me more … [Read more]
Breaking News: Not Everyone Has A Father To Celebrate Father’s Day With
This may come under the heading of breaking news for those in the media but not everyone has a Father to celebrate Father’s Day with. Not everyone is planning a special day with their Pop or has been searching for the perfect Dad’s Day gift all … [Read more]
How A Podcast Helped A Student Find Her Way To My Class
One of the cardinal rules of effective content creation is to be consistent. While I know this as a marketer and I teach this as an Assistant Professor at NYU I don’t always practice it for myself. Which is why my blog, now … [Read more]
It’s Okay To Be Uncomfortable
No one wants to feel uncomfortable anymore. I get it. I am not particularly fond of feeling uncomfortable either. It’s an uneasy feeling, awkward, tense, anxiety-producing. It’s - well - uncomfortable. But that’s okay. We need to get … [Read more]
A Fast Car, A Vivid Memory And No Picture To Prove It Happened
It’s been a week and I still can’t get the song out of my head. The lyrics are on replay whenever I’ve had a few moments to just be - whether it’s waiting on the platform for the subway or stepping out of the shower in the morning. Fast … [Read more]