If you’re considering hiring an intern to work for you over the summer, there are a few key points to consider before making that decision. The common mythology about interns is that they are a magical solution to help you … Read More

After writing my previous post on the power of consumers to affect political events, as well as sharing my perspective in casual conversations, I have received a great deal of pushback to my last point: specifically, my beliefs that the American … Read More

Developing your capacity for empathy is not only a desirable personal attribute – empathy in leadership, particularly vis-a-vis your business, is also a crucial component of your ongoing professional success. To illustrate what empathy looks like in the workplace, let … Read More

It’s time we have a serious talk about the power of consumers – and no, I don’t just mean your power to select toothpaste with fluoride or toothpaste without. Certainly, as consumers, we all have the power to signal to companies … Read More

Acknowledging a diverse America is an excellent first step towards remembering what deserves to be celebrated on this day. It seems I was born without the nationalism gene, and correspondingly, Fourth of July has always been a holiday of ambivalent … Read More

This is a shout out to the messy desk tribe… I actually LOVE being organized, and I love keeping a beautifully decorated home space… But I had to learn to let some of the ‘order’ go in exchange for the … Read More

Your internet privacy took yet another hit when Congress voted to make it legal for your internet service provider (ISP) to sell your browsing history, and President Trump signed the bill into law two days ago. Regardless of whether you … Read More

Yesterday I raised Bijou’s prices. Yep. Now, I know that’s not something a client ever wants to hear – but before you get too concerned, let’s take a look at a few of my new rates: 12 pages of writing … Read More

Creating and running your own small business is undoubtedly very rewarding, both professionally and personally, but that doesn’t mean that you can afford to overlook the risks. However, you can reduce those risks and your own personal liability by managing … Read More

The alternate title for this blog post might be, “Why I Bailed On Corporate America” or “The Day I Threw Caution To The Wind And Decided To Dismantle My Life With No Game Plan Whatsoever, And Still Miraculously Landed On … Read More