If I’m surprised by anything right now, it’s not the opportunities. It’s not the travel, the titles, the invitations, or the platforms. It’s the depth of gratitude. Gratitude that feels less like a passing emotion and more like a steady undercurrent. A quiet awareness that the most meaningful parts of my life are not the … More The Real Measure
The last couple of days have felt… complete in a way that’s hard to rush past. I finished the draft of my book, Starving for Connection: Social Capital in a Hyper “Connected” World. There are still personal stories to weave in—lived moments that give the ideas breath—but structurally, it’s there. Solid. Grounded. Whole. There’s a particular … More When the Work Quietly Comes Together
I didn’t set out for this to be interview season. What began as a deliberate pause—stepping out of my previous role to reflect, recalibrate, and listen—quickly turned into a season of conversations. Interviews. Reconnection. Unexpected offers. Doors opening not through force, but through alignment. There’s something quietly affirming about that kind of momentum. When you stop … More When Reflection Turns Into Fire
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