Starting a business is an exciting, rewarding adventure, but it can also be fraught with pitfalls that could set you back. When I started...

During a recent session I held with health entrepreneurs from across Africa, a founder raised a dilemma that I thought cut to the heart...

Whether you're launching a brand, leading a nonprofit, or finally giving some structure to your side hustle, you’ve probably heard that...

I didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. I didn’t have a grand business plan, a pitch deck, or a folder labeled “Startup Dreams.” I...

If you’ve ever stared at a blank content calendar wondering what to post, you’re not alone. Social media can feel overwhelming and never...

One thing I'm incredibly passionate about when it comes to marketing a business is that it’s not simply about getting noticed—it’s about...

Keeping Creativity Alive in Business Communications Business communications can sometimes feel a bit dry. Whether you're crafting emails,...

I've mentioned before that Barbara Kingsolver is my favorite author and this is another winner from her. In fact, in terms of critical...

I read this book, as many others did, in the midst of the beginning stages of the Black Lives Matter movement. As I was processing what...

Why is it that short stories tend to be darker, harsher, more gut-punching than pretty much any other writing style? The best short story...

When I lived in Seattle, I went to a lecture about the Indian diaspora. I actually don’t remember much about the woman who was hosting...

Chances are you’ve heard of this book... It was incredibly popular and then became a blockbuster movie. I was late to the party, only...

I had been planning for months, in fits and starts, for a solo camping trip to parts of Kenya I don't usually get the chance to explore....

As you can tell from the title, this book isn’t exactly heartwarming – it’s one of the most depressing books I’ve ever read, honestly....

I’m sorry to say, the first time I read Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, I did not understand what all the fuss was about. It was...

Mexico City is among my favorite cities in the world. I visited with friends a few years ago and it stands out as one of the most magical...

Because I didn’t grow up in the US, Saturday Night Live was a show I had heard about, but it was a bit of a mystery to me. However,...

I read The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne in high school. I remember sitting in the classroom surrounded by my friends and being...

(Although I can wholeheartedly recommend this novel, be aware that it does deal with the topic of suicide, mental health struggles, and...

I’ve never read any of Stephen King’s novels – I have nothing against him, I’m just not into the horror genre. So when I saw his book...