I sat in the college community living office, waiting to be questioned…Campus authorities called me in to question me about an article I planned to write for the college newspaper. I was 21 years old, it was my last semester of college, and I was the newspaper’s co-editor in chief. Just a week prior, a student hung a Swastika flag in his dorm window during a sensitive time – the…Continue reading That Time When Authorities Questioned My Newspaper Article
Category: Career
The Art of Multitasking (Without Going Crazy)
Whether you’re a student, an employee, a business owner, or just someone who likes crossing things off a list, you KNOW multitasking is a necessity. So, how do you master the multitasking without going crazy? Create a to-do list. Physically write down the tasks, or type them up digitally. I like to create a physical to-do list on a sticky note at my full-time job. I’ll place the to-do list…Continue reading The Art of Multitasking (Without Going Crazy)
Make decisions, not excuses.
Have you ever planned an elaborate night with friends, ironing out every little detail, right down to the reservations because you wanted everything to be perfect? You didn’t want to take any chances. Plus, you FINALLY found a night that works for everyone! As it turns out, your friends wind up canceling, one-by-one…A well-planned night turns into a string of well-thought-out excuses of why people can no longer make it. The…Continue reading Make decisions, not excuses.
Orlando Freelancers Union celebrates independents
The Orlando Freelancers Union SPARK kicked off the month by raising a glass to “Freedom for Independents.” We met at Downtown Orlando’s Foxtail Coffee Bar for some good eats and great conversation. Orlando Freelancers Union SPARK The Orlando SPARK is a Florida chapter of the Freelancers Union. Tiffany of Tiffany Taylor Marketing and I jumpstarted the group to bring local freelancers together with conversation. We are just three months old right now!…Continue reading Orlando Freelancers Union celebrates independents
Pursue Your Passion No Matter How Old You Are
I chatted with a friend on the phone for nearly an hour and a half a few weeks ago. We spoke about how to pursue your passion, doing something you want to do, regardless of age. I told her I’m pursuing my freelance gigs on the side of my full time job. I’ve always felt excited to learn and help people. My friend told me she’d like to do something…Continue reading Pursue Your Passion No Matter How Old You Are