Artificial intelligence is having a moment. In six months, generative AI has transitioned from an esoteric concept to a hot buzzword. As entrepreneurs in the AI space, it’s been an overwhelming mix of whirlwind and gold rush. But the fact is,…

I should be dead. That’s what I thought as I sat in my car on the side of the highway, my heart racing and my hands sweating. My vehicle had swerved out of control into a perfect 360-degree nightmare, and I was somehow alive. It was all I could think…

The teaching profession is in crisis. K-12 teachers report the highest burnout rate among all industries nationally, according to a June 2022 Gallup poll. Job satisfaction is at the lowest it’s been in 40 years. There is an estimated teacher shortage…

It’s the year 1250 — and you’re a French peasant who survived the most recent plague. Your landlord (literally the guy that lords your land) sees you dillydallying outdoors, daydreaming in the sunshine, not really doing your job farming his field.…

As we enter the season of hibernation, it’s tempting to curl up on the sofa and post a sign to your front door that says, “Can’t talk. Not here. No money.” The holiday is over, and the January lethargy has begun. And likely, you have some New Year’s…

Music captivates us because it has a sort of magic. It begins with notes and scales, but has a depth that goes beyond beat and melody. Through the blend of lyrics and expression, we feel emotions we might not be able to name — we’re pushed into a…

Genevieve Gillespie always knew her job as a graphic designer was a portable position. As long as she had a laptop, Adobe software, and a solid connection to the internet, her work could be done anywhere, full-stop. And like many millennials, the…

”Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” This quote is often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt — and frankly, it’s always messed with me. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the point of it, and on the surface…

“I’ll call you on my long drive to Indiana,” Chef Suzy DeYoung emails me. “A grocery store is donating 17 cases of sweet potatoes and they all need to be picked up today.” DeYoung, the executive director and founder of La Soupe, has built a…

Taking on leadership roles has a way of amplifying personalities — highlighting what’s awesome, yes, but also revealing our weaknesses, which challenges us to be more honest with ourselves (that is, if we’re good leaders!). You probably know all…

Time is a strange entity, isn’t it? Sometimes hours slip through our fingers, joyfully evaporating into warm thin air; others painfully drag on, taunting us with their tedium. Some weeks might forever change someone’s life trajectory, like falling in…

You know how it goes: After months of lackluster swiping, you’ve finally (finally!) met someone who lasts more than one mediocre date. The chemistry is apparent, the vibes sublime. Flying sparks are giving you the green light to start investing real…

Some movies are just like popcorn — light, fluffy, buttery, and with a dash of salt, they’re addictive. You watch them over and over, and quote them repeatedly at parties, borderline annoying all your friends (ahem, Anchorman). Or some of them are…

Who can think about romance in the middle of a pandemic? I’d argue that this is exactly when it’s most important to think about romance — because it’s most threatened during the dreary stay-at-home experience, and because it can make the biggest…

Few things get us into the Christmas mood more than a solid Christmas movie, and we all have our favorites. Ask anyone to name theirs, and even the Grinchiest Grinch will have a few answers ready. But ask the same people to name a favorite Easter…

Is criticism helpful? Maybe. It’s a heated question, one that’s been burning in the minds of forward-thinking organizations and relationship experts for years. The answer hinges on a lot of factors, including tone, intention, word choice, delivery,…

In adulthood, relationship labels don’t happen immediately — and that’s a good thing. I mean, just imagine if dating resembled seventh grade: “Will you be my girlfriend? Circle yes or no.” Despite the abundant grievances amid early dating woes,…

Love is patient, love is kind. Even if you’ve never read a Bible in your life, if you’ve been to a wedding or funeral, you’ve probably at least heard these few famous words from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. He goes on to explain that love…