The Present
I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.
As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China.
Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.
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3 Practical Tips for Young People Entering the 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 is in the...
This Halloween let’s take OFF our masks.
As we watch little ones don masks for Halloween, I can't help but think about the masks that we adults wear. Some of us hide behind masks in an effort to protect our vulnerable selves. Others wear masks of foundation and shimmer to beautify the self we project to the...
Parenthood: The Unconference.
Parenthood: The Unconference is a highly interactive three-day event in Dubai on November 2-4 that will gather global experts for new child development and parenting perspectives. My session is called Create a Social Legacy for Your Family, on how to live with...
Learn to roll with it.
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 starting freshman...
Let’s talk about menopause.
We know what to expect when we start our period… we should also know what to expect when it ends.
Today is World Mental Health Day.
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...
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