For women, maturing is both a blessing and a curse — You know the saying “Youth is wasted on the young?” This week is my birthday and I’m conflicted. On one hand, I like the person that I am today. I feel like the me today is the woman I’ve always wanted to be. I’m very comfortable in my own skin…

And why it needs to stop….. — I grew up in a time where filters, data and everything that is accessible with a push of a button was not yet invented. Computers ran on floppy disks and the only game available to play on them was solitaire. Fax machines were still in use and CDs were considered…

Ukraine’s President shows that now more than ever, is the time to stand up for what is right. — In 1989, I saw on television a man standing in front of an army tank. He wasn’t a soldier. He was a bystander civilian. At a glance, it seemed to be one of those wrong place at the wrong time situation. I was too little to understand what was really…

It’s not just a saying, it’s a reality — As we are coming to a close in 2021, I always take time to reflect on the lessons I’ve learned throughout the year. What I could have done better, what takeaway I received from my surroundings but most importantly where am I going. This is a practice I’ve adopted in…

Life is better when you cook your own food — Many of us these days think that cooking, especially for one, is just too much hassle. The perception is often it’s better to buy food since it saves time. It’s no surprise that food delivery apps such as Postmates and Uber Eats are so popular these days. For decades I…

High tech is important but perseverance is what will save humanity — Earlier this week, I woke up, turned on the television (yes, I still watch the news on TV and not via a feed), and learned about the Pandora Papers. Throughout my life (and quite a life it has been), I have watched countless papers being leaked to the public, starting…

Especially if you are a niched brand — A few years ago, the rise of network television followed by streaming content and scripted series was the talk of the town. Talking about a particular series became a bonding moment for many co-workers at the water cooler. This led to the rise of scripted television, which was followed by…