When I was at my worst “stuck” 9 years ago, a good friend pointed out that I had a very small “network”. I wasn’t a “joiner” or “connector”. I had a few close friends, but that was it. My circle was tight and insular. Back then… She had to convince me to come with […]
Why You Dream of the Life You Want Instead of Creating It
An acquaintance of mine has been complaining about her job for five years. She says it’s “soul-sucking”. Her stomach hurts every day when she goes to work. Still, it’s the job she knows. It pays the bills. The benefits are good. She says she “must leave” every time I see her, and yet she stays […]
This is Why We Can No Longer Remain Silent Against Hate Crimes
In 1958, the reform synagogue known as The Temple in Atlanta was bombed. It was a hate crime against Jews and the lead Rabbi who was outspoken about civil rights. The Temple was rebuilt and I grew up in it and in that history. If the bombing was a warning to create fear and to […]
Free Advice from Google’s Creative & Branding Expert
Every once in a while, you hear someone speak who is truly inspiring; whose advice so resonates with you, their words make you think about how you are working and living your life. This week, I got that chance. Which is why I only wish I’d recorded John Zissimos when he came to Temple […]
3 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
I will never forget the day in 1991 at age 35 as a young mother, wife, and reporter, being told: “You have an aggressive, fast-growing breast cancer.” I thought what many women thought back then when they heard that news. “This is it. This is how it’s going to end.” A mastectomy, 6 months of […]
