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.

Building a life after losing all your memories

Book review: Tell me who I am is a tragic real-life story about two twin brothers from which one gets a car accident. Read on for my thoughts on this unusual story.

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Educated by Tara Westover is an inspiring book about the value of self-education

I truly loved Tara Westover’s journey from her Mormon survivalist family in rural Idaho to the halls of Cambridge.

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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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Swimming in a stream of impulses

There’s something magical about reading. It has this way of transporting us — no plane tickets required. I was reminded of this recently when I stumbled upon a book by…

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Football Stadium transformed into a lush forest

The For Forest Art Installation by Klaus Littmann covers an important message about the environment and is a great example of how art can push social change forward.

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You can’t count on others to tell you you’re worth it

We all experience self doubt to some level every once in a while. It's normal to experience it, until it becomes something that stands in your way. Let me share…

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This vaccine cooler is going to save people’s lives

Keeping vaccines cold when you’re delivering them to the most remote places on earth is a tough challenge. The

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What nonprofits can learn from Coca Cola

I’ve always loved traveling—especially to places off the beaten path. There’s something special about being in remote villages, far from city lights and commercial centers, where life moves to a…

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