by Emily Chang | Oct 21, 2019 | Friend, Learner
My friend Rui made this statement as we shared a coffee recently. I found it simple and wise, worth sharing. The idea is this: we have to define our own success metrics for life, considering our own unique combination of who we are, what our family needs, and the...
by Emily Chang | Oct 8, 2019 | Learner
I’ve often thought about decisions through the lens of Head + Heart. Head: “Does this make sense?” “Does it appeal to me intellectually and can I understand value in a tangible, data-based way?” Heart: “Does this align with my...
by Emily Chang | Sep 17, 2019 | Explorer, Learner, Workplace
I was recently in Minneapolis when I heard about Third Haus (Thanks, Jordan!) Referred to as “a network and lab space for the retail industry,” how could I not go check it out? A new place to write my book, perfect! Lots of important themes emerged:...
by Emily Chang | Sep 17, 2019 | Explorer, Learner
I was discussing my #professionalhalftime with a friend recently. I mentioned that I’m loving this “in-between” space, where I have time to reflect, think and invest in those I love at a whole different level. She responded with an excellent comment: “But really, are...
by Emily Chang | Aug 2, 2019 | Friend
On a recent girls’ weekend getaway, we three had an AMAZING time. Our host’s impeccable planning led us from local lobster shacks to an unbelievable antique market to gorgeous nature walks and five-star quality fusion cuisine. But it was the one unplanned...