Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

Q&A: What do I consider the most valuable skill everyone should master?

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Q&A: What motivates me to write?

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Q&A: 3 pieces of advice I would give my younger self?

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Ask me about anything you would like to know about me

In this Ask Me Anything blog, we discussed everything from dreams and life questionings, to the most useless thing I ever bought.

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A powerful poem by Amanda Gorman that calls for unity

The young poet Amanda Gorman took the stage at the inauguration of Joe Biden earlier this month. She delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb”, and as befits a good storyteller she found a way to communicate a powerful message of unity and togetherness that reached not only the U.S., but far across the globe. Read the transcript of the full poem below.

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A book hub of books you can’t put down

A book hub where curiosity and meaningful conversations can flourish.

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5 special women to admire for their courage

Through history, many women have had immeasurable impact on culture and society.In this post I like to highlight some phenomenal women for their courage.

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Why investing in women’s education is important for a brighter future

Poverty disproportionally affects women. Educating them on how to be financially independent can benefit women in many ways. Let me give you the pro's of investing in women's education.

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How Worm-Filled Toilets Are Solving Sanitation Challenges Around the World

While washing your hands or going to the toilet may be self-evident to one person, to another person it may mean a matter between life and death.

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This powerful photo series shows what young girls from conflict areas want to be when they grow up

Vincent Tremeau's work raises awareness of global humanistic issues, asking displaced girls in refugee camps, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The project highlights the importance of women's empowerment and girls' education.

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