Souls on BoardIn aviation emergencies, pilots don’t report “passengers” or “people.” They report “souls on board.” The language matters. Jan 23 26January 23, 2026Article at open.substack.com
Manufactured Hunger: The Corporate Theft of America's Food SecurityWhen Americans spend 11.3% of their income on groceries—up from 9.5% just five years ago—we’re witnessing more than inflation. We’re mourning the death of something our grandparents knew: the simple dignity of being able to feed your family from the… May 13 25May 13, 2025Article at Editorial
Standing on Business, One Heel at a TimeIn a business landscape cluttered with celebrity brands and manufactured authenticity, Steve Madden stands out for something revolutionary: he’s genuine. And in 2025, that matters more than ever. From Car Trunk to Empire: The Foundation Picture this:… May 28 25May 28, 2025Article at Editorial
Katy Perry, Please Stop: A Public Appeal to a Pop Star Who Didn’t Read the RoomThe Growing Backlash In an age where Americans are increasingly waking up from the indoctrination of Hollywood glamour and recognizing the smoke and mirrors behind it, one figure stands out as particularly deserving of our collective eye-roll: Katy… May 02 25May 02, 2025Article at erincates.substack.com
Swimming Toward ThemA reflection connecting the 1982 crash of Air Florida Flight 90 and Roger Olian’s act of courage to the moral tension of speaking out in politically fraught times. Feb 21 26February 21, 2026Article at open.substack.com
Why TikTok Has Become the Most Disruptive Force in Modern MarketingThe numbers tell a compelling story: 54% of users engage with brand content on TikTok at least once—if not multiple times—per day, while users spend 95 minutes on average on the platform daily—nearly double the time spent on Instagram and Facebook… Mar 02 25March 02, 2025Article at Editorial
When Politics Abandoned Humanity: How We Lost Our Moral BaselineDiscarding people isn’t a political opinion. It’s the abandonment of humanity. We’ve crossed a line: politics now debates whether human dignity matters, not how to protect it. Jun 20 25June 20, 2025Article at erincates.substack.com
Ageism in the Workplace: Why Resilience Is the Most Undervalued SkillThe career advice was simple in 2000: Pay your dues. Work the late nights, handle the tedious tasks, grind through the unglamorous years of proving yourself. For men, leadership roles often came in their 40s and 50s. For women, it took… Apr 02 25April 02, 2025Article at Corporate
How TikTok Revolutionized the Marketing Landscape—and Why Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore ItIf you’ve been paying attention lately, you know TikTok isn’t just a place for teens to post dance moves anymore. It’s the marketing platform, and it’s completely changed the game. Brands that understand TikTok are thriving, while those sticking to… Mar 29 21March 29, 2021Article at Editorial
