by Emily Chang | Nov 20, 2022 | Family, Learner, The Spare Room
Yes, it’s a thing 😁 that runs November 20 – 26, spanning all of Thanksgiving week. Actually, I love this idea – a celebration of games that bring us together, just when family is convening in gratitude (and feasting). This year, I have a fun new idea...
by Emily Chang | Nov 17, 2022 | Family, Learner, The Spare Room
For #familystoriesmonth, I posted about your family story last week. I touched on family rituals which help bond a family around expected, delightful traditions. Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on keeping our family unified under less enjoyable...
by Emily Chang | Nov 2, 2022 | Leadership, Learner, Uncategorised, Ways of Work, Workplace
I recently chatted with a young ad executive, Geno Schellenberger, for his Breaking & Entering podcast. He’s impressively enterprising, setting up his own podcast to help peers also trying to break into the advertising industry. Though Geno’s interest...
by Emily Chang | Oct 24, 2022 | Explorer, Learner, The Spare Room
I recently started posting the occasional The Spare Room Challenge of the Day. This week, I shared a video that I took right when we realized our flight back to China had been delayed. Picture this: I’m with my teenage daughter, who’s anxious about...
by Emily Chang | Oct 18, 2022 | Family, Friend, Learner
Yes, seriously. Looking back, I remember a colleague in Arkansas who would suddenly run and open a window in the middle of winter, murmuring something about hot flashes. And my dear friend Denise has forever coined the phrase in our family, “Is it hot in here,...
by Emily Chang | Oct 10, 2022 | Explorer, Learner, The Spare Room
According to the World Health Organization, the objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Today provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on...
