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My Kid Is One in a Million. Literally

When your child doesn’t fit in a neat box, parenting can feel like an extreme sport — and school is often the ultimate challenge — That morning, I was one of the parents unable to hold back tears as our kindergarteners closed out the school year with a performance of “Count On Me,” a song by Bruno Mars. This being 2016, their big smiles were in full display, all baby teeth and pride in their…

Parenting

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My Kid Is One In A Million. Literally.
My Kid Is One In A Million. Literally.
Parenting

6 min read


Nov 28, 2022

That Abandoned Mall Is Begging to Be Repurposed

You can almost hear the graffittied, boarded-up, crumbling mess whimper — can you please make me useful again? Turn that abandoned mall into affordable homes. Or a mental health facility. A senior center or community college. Can you imagine a municipal pool? …

Urban Planning

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That Abandoned Mall Is Begging to Be Repurposed
That Abandoned Mall Is Begging to Be Repurposed
Urban Planning

1 min read


Jun 17, 2022

Turning 40? Happens to Everyone.

If you’re lucky enough. At the time of writing, I have just about 10 million seconds left in my thirties. I believe this gives me a fair vantage point to assess the situation. Yes, things are cracking. Not just your bones, mind you. Out of the corner of your eye…

Midlife

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Turning 40? Happens to Everyone.
Turning 40? Happens to Everyone.
Midlife

3 min read


Feb 23, 2022

You’ve Got Mail

We all know that not all friends are equal. And that friendships evolve and change — sometimes in an instant. Within the lovely people in your life that you consider close, there is a special place for those who have shown you something that most other people don’t get to…

Writehere

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You’ve Got Mail
You’ve Got Mail
Writehere

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Nov 15, 2019

Elements of a Successful Pitch Deck

Crafting a successful pitch deck is no easy task for any startup. The first hurdle is usually a matter of resources — a good deck won’t come together in one afternoon, and a great deck will need thoughtful creative direction to be engaging and on-brand. It’s also really, really hard…

Startup

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Elements of a Successful Pitch Deck
Elements of a Successful Pitch Deck
Startup

3 min read


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The Startup

·May 30, 2019

Difficult Clients Are Very Much Like Toddlers.

When you start freelancing, you’re giddy with the possibilities in front of you. Doing the work you love, setting your own schedule, saying goodbye to the rats on the subway. But you’re also quickly overwhelmed by the daunting prospect of, well, finding work, and the instability of good months and…

Freelancing

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Difficult Clients Are Very Much Like Toddlers.
Difficult Clients Are Very Much Like Toddlers.
Freelancing

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Feb 25, 2019

Brand Strategy Basics to Get Your Startup on the Right Path

Many entrepreneurs don’t know where to begin when it comes to their brand strategy. Not being a branding expert doesn’t mean you should leave it all to someone else. When clients come to us with vague ideas about their vision or bring up the dreaded “you guys are the experts…

Startup

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Brand Strategy Basics to Get Your Startup on the Right Path
Brand Strategy Basics to Get Your Startup on the Right Path
Startup

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Feb 20, 2019

A Decade into Parenthood, Here’s What I’ve Learned.

When my oldest was born ten years ago, I had just transitioned to running my own business from home full-time. I wasn’t sure if it would be a permanent move, or if I’d go back to a 9 to 5 at some point. …

Parenting

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A Decade into Parenthood, Here’s What I’ve Learned.
A Decade into Parenthood, Here’s What I’ve Learned.
Parenting

4 min read


Feb 11, 2019

5 Principles Of A Good Startup Name

The process of naming your startup is similar in a way to choosing a name for a baby. You’re going to be very emotionally invested, have very strong opinions, and it will be near impossible to take an objective approach. …

Branding

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5 Principles Of A Good Startup Name
5 Principles Of A Good Startup Name
Branding

4 min read

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