I am so pleased to share with you the first 2017 edition of "Josie and the Podcast," hosted by my dear friend and outstanding scholar Josie Ahlquist, featuring yours truly! As the title would imply, we talk a bit about empowering introverts both face to face and in the online space, why I think creativity … Continue reading [PODCAST] Advocating for Introverts, Online Community Building and Creating Relatable Content on “Josie and the Podcast”
[INTERVIEW] 820AM Tampa Bay: On SNL, Trump, and Immigration
Earlier this week, I was invited on 820AM Tampa Bay's "Your Wake Up Call" to talk about my recent Interrobang article, "Time to Dump Trump on SNL?" In it, I talk with hosts Chris Fisher and Kurt Shriner about their portrayal over the course of his campaign, what it represents, and why I chose to … Continue reading [INTERVIEW] 820AM Tampa Bay: On SNL, Trump, and Immigration
Coming This Thursday: NILC Readathon
The Goal: Raise money for the National Immigration Law Center, an organization exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S.—regardless of their race, gender, immigration and/or economic status—should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at … Continue reading Coming This Thursday: NILC Readathon
My Best Reads of 2016
Over sixty books this year. Whew. No time to review them all, but I did want to share a few recs for my most impactful and enjoyable reads. Click on each book for more about why it made the list, let me know what you enjoyed, and check out the full list if you're looking for … Continue reading My Best Reads of 2016
My Best Laughs of 2016
The summer of 2016 brought me a silly but welcome challenge: writing a joke a day for 100 days as part of Elle Luna's 100 Day Project. Despite being a prolific (if nothing else) writer, writing with the aim of humor has always proved to be a considerable, but always worthy, challenge. Writing on days … Continue reading My Best Laughs of 2016
From “You Had to Be There” to “You Have to Hear This”
We've all said it, and I'm sure many of us have fallen victim to it. A friend, family member or colleague comes to us with a story they're eager to tell. They start strong (or not, that happens to), but the story starts to fall apart as they forget things, stumble over the delivery, or … Continue reading From “You Had to Be There” to “You Have to Hear This”
Laughter Through Tears, Laughter Through Fears
My face still tight and salty with tears, trying to negotiate nearby luggage and an airport dinner of tacos and rice, I clumsily fired off a text: I just cried on a plane. Are we ever going to be funny again? It was Thursday, November 10th, and I was flying to California for a conference- … Continue reading Laughter Through Tears, Laughter Through Fears
The Defectors: Erika Lamarre, To Be Determined (And That’s Good!)
Today's Defector is searching for a new next place, after seizing an unexpected opportunity by working in a position of change. The experience, working on a political campaign, provided new challenges and a wholly new environment. I am so thankful to Erika for reaching out with her story, and admire the freedom with which she is … Continue reading The Defectors: Erika Lamarre, To Be Determined (And That’s Good!)
Good Books Doing Good
I deal with words a lot, and yet the past few weeks have left me at a loss for them. It has been an emotional and anxious time for me as I grapple not with the loss of an election, but the loss of safety and security that plagues me and many of my friends … Continue reading Good Books Doing Good
PODCAST: On Creativity, Humor, and Podcasting with Why I Social
Last week, I attended and presented at GSMI's Social Media Strategies Summit for Higher Education. This gathering of social media professionals from across campuses - admissions, marketing, student programming, and alumni relations - was a great breath of fresh air, as I got to work with and meet professionals who use social media in their … Continue reading PODCAST: On Creativity, Humor, and Podcasting with Why I Social
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