Celebrating Pride – Putting on a Label During the month of June we are celebrating pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that started on June 28, 1969. July 3 marks the last day of the uprisings demanding for equal LBGTQIA+ rights after the police had raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in the Village
Work-Life Integration
I SPARK – a tool to ignite our authentic, whole best self
I SPARK – a tool to ignite our authentic, whole best self COVID has been a blessing in disguise for me on all levels. My personal mantra is #integratewhoyouarewithwhatyoudo. I believe that we all have our own unique SPARK comprised of our strengths, what we are passionate about, our purpose, values and beliefs. It makes
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I SPARK OUR FIRE – Reignited!
I SPARK OUR FIRE – Reignited! At the end of April I launched my big I SPARK OUR FIRE idea and then got distracted and maybe a little scared. At first I was hungover from the adrenalin rush that coursed through my veins during and after the event. So I gave myself a break to
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Life Hacks
Going For A Walk Is My Super Weapon
Going For A Walk Is My Super Weapon I’m at the Wing Soho and just can’t get my mind to focus. The plan was to work on my speech but I just can’t get in the flow. I can’t even seem to get started. Maybe I’m dehydrated and I need a glass of water? Refreshing,
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Work-Life Integration
Delivering Meals Like A Field Agent On A Mission
Delivering Meals Like a Field Agent on a Mission To integrate who I am with what I do is my life’s mission! Now, sometimes ‘who I am’ also means ‘who I want to be’. I’ve always wanted to be a spy or some sort of secret agent working for the CIA or MI6, or any
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Creating The Circumstances For My Best Self
Creating The Circumstances For My Best Self Almost 5 years ago I came to New York because I loved the energy of the city and thought here anything was possible. That’s what I had signed up for. Alas, I work in New Jersey and cross the Stateline four times a week. However, it’s not a
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Self-Development
2018 – Laying the Foundation to Living with Purpose
2018 – Laying the Foundation to Living with Purpose When I was younger, I remember people telling me that they had their best years in their thirties. I totally get it now and couldn’t agree more. 2018 has been a year of acceptance and easing into who I am. I’ve made peace with myself. I
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Self-Development
Why Our Environment Is Important
Why Our Environment is Important I’m overlooking Midtown, in the distance I see the Statue of Liberty. To the right is the Hudson river, to the left I see the red New Yorker sign and I can even get a glimpse of the Empire State building. My apartment is on the 37th floor on 42nd
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Work-Life Integration
Integrate Who You Are With What You Do
Integrate Who You Are With What You Do This summer I made an invaluable discovery about myself. I classify it as a major turning point in my life, specifically my work-life. As I listened to “Kick Ass” with Mel Robins, a recording of live coaching sessions, I had a big AHA-moment. I saw parallels to my