Updates on My Mom
For those who are unaware, I am currently dealing with a serious situation with my mom. She is stable and responsive, but she was shot in the garage of my parents’ home on Saturday night, in what...
View ArticleOh, Hello There!
Alright, readers, I’ve been off the blog for about two weeks, and I’ve got posts in my brain that need to come out to the blog. If you’ve seen the CaringBridge updates, my mom is progressing well, and...
View ArticleBrain Proxies
Whew, I’ve been doing all my writing over at CaringBridge, so it’s nice to be back in my own space! I like to draw some business lessons from my personal experiences occasionally, so today’s post...
View ArticleStalk Yourself
I’ve written about the need to type your name into a search engine every once in a while, since, you know, they’re talking about you and all. I’ve also talked about ways that some people use the web...
View ArticleRivalry is Moot
I heard a blurb on the radio today about Britney and Christina going head to head! Who will win: X Factor or The Voice? Which one will YOU choose? So dramatic and hyped… and pointless. My immediate...
View ArticleToilets and the DMV
At some point, I’ll get back to my regular posting schedule, I promise! For now, I want to share a post inspired by a trip to the bathroom. Don’t worry, it’s not gross! Many universities and companies...
View Article#earthquake
It’s 11:00 pm, and I’m laying in bed, surfing the ‘net… and suddenly, the whole apartment starts shaking! This is Irving, TX, people, we don’t get shaking floors in these parts. My husband is in the...
View ArticleContributing to the Daily Muse
I’m contributing to an article on the Go to Grad School Guide: MBA Programs today. I’ve posted many times at The Daily Muse, and you can check out my other articles here. The Daily Muse is a site that...
View ArticleThat’s Real
I visited my first farmers’ market this weekend, and I was struck by the authenticity of the whole thing. We ramble on about being transparent, making a connection, having a conversation, and generally...
View ArticleFeatured on The Daily Muse
I’ve got an article on the Job Hunting Remotely today over at The Daily Muse. I’ve posted many times at The Daily Muse, and you can check out my other articles here. The Daily Muse is a site that...
View ArticleGuest Presenting on HBR Webinar
I’m very excited to be a guest presenter for a webinar hosted by Harvard Business Review and Citrix. The webinar focuses on remote presenting, with tips from Nancy Duarte, author of Slide:ology,...
View ArticleWhoa. Wait. You’re Back in the Bay Area?
So, it’s been a while since I’ve been on my blog, and clearly, a lot has happened since I was churning out 3-5 posts each week. Let’s take a quick post to play catch up, shall we? First, to confirm, my...
View ArticleBlacked Out Love Poems
Love poem created by blacking out words in other literary works. My new workplace has a gallery area where we feature art of all shapes and sizes. We had a gallery opening today with a new exhibit, a...
View ArticleA Little “Thank You” Goes a Long Way
It’s been an intense week at work, as we’ve been fully focused on watching and visualizing the TED talks. (Side note: you can see the awesome deliverables and insights from this event on the Duarte...
View ArticleHow to Explain SXSW to Your Grandparents
I returned from SXSW about two weeks ago, and I tweeted about explaining the conference to my grandparents. My team had an amazing time at SXSW, and we did a ton of social media around our time at the...
View ArticleContributing to The Daily Muse
I’ve got an article of an interview with Nancy Duarte today over at The Daily Muse. I’ve posted many times at The Daily Muse, and you can check out my other articles here. The Daily Muse is a site that...
View ArticlePresent Shock: When Everything Happens Now
I attended a talk called, “Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now” during SXSW, with author Douglas Rushkoff. Disclaimer: I haven’t read the book. Further disclaimer: the concepts in his talk will...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Online Classes
I finished all my finals for Spring 2013 last week, meaning that I only need 6 hours to graduate with my MBA! I’ll be completing those hours online from the University of Texas at Dallas and graduating...
View ArticleThe Emperor’s New Clothes
I had the opportunity to attend Pop-Up Magazine’s, “The Song Reader Issue” earlier this week. The premise of the event is a bunch of stories told in unique ways, and that the night happens live, and...
View ArticleContributing to the Daily Muse
I’ve got an article on the Daily Muse today, “How to Manage Your Team Through Change or Crisis“. I’ve posted many times at The Daily Muse, and you can check out my other articles here. The Daily Muse...
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