Last night was a big night for John Mulaney and I. Mulaney, former head writer of Saturday Night Live (best known for his co-creation of Bill Hader's iconic Stefon), saw his sitcom Mulaney debut on Fox. I saw it too- that's what made it a big night for me 🙂 Mulaney's background is largely in … Continue reading Rallying Through the Remix
Onboarding Done Right: SNL’s Pete Davidson
As a longtime SNL watcher, the premiere of each season always feel a little bit like Christmas morning. All summer, you watch the news on who will leave and who will come back, silently ache at relevant news stories ("It'll be too late to do a sketch on it!" should be classified as an emotion- … Continue reading Onboarding Done Right: SNL’s Pete Davidson
Chappelle’s Show and Our Time in Communities
I love introducing people to new TV shows. I have a lot of fun sharing experiences that have been impactful for me for one reason or another, and it's really interesting to see how people respond or embrace the meaningful experiences that you choose to share. For some reason, while I was home this week, I … Continue reading Chappelle’s Show and Our Time in Communities
“You Mean to Tell Me…”: A Gentle Onboarding Reminder
I had a conversation with my roommate the other day that got me thinking about John Mulaney. I was told by several friends that I needed to check out his stand-up special New in Town, and they were right. This bit in particular, while less than appropriate, came to mind as we talked: For those not … Continue reading “You Mean to Tell Me…”: A Gentle Onboarding Reminder
Tina Fey’s Improv Guide for Female Success In the Office
QUICK PLUG: If you finish this post finding some value in the tips shared, and are also in the greater Boston area, consider attending There's Something Funny, a conference experience sponsored by The Cronk of Higher Education dedicated to infusing humor and creativity into the work of higher education. If you, like me, believe the … Continue reading Tina Fey’s Improv Guide for Female Success In the Office
Don & Peggy & Jack & Liz: Lessons in Sponsorship from TV
My last piece on sponsorship highlighted the collegial and confident role that Daily Show showrunner and host John Stewart has played in elevating the profile of his protegees. Because of his high expectations and equally high level of faith in his correspondents, people like Stephen Colbert are moving into prime-time television roles, as well as … Continue reading Don & Peggy & Jack & Liz: Lessons in Sponsorship from TV
Cine-Spiration: Beyond Mean Girls, Magnolia, and Ms. Dunham
This week, the Summer 2014 Virtual Reciprocity Ring kicked off with its first pitch released to a group of over sixty women. I'm excited by the enthusiasm and genuine care that have been shown by the group, even to women they've only just "met" via introductions online. It's easily among the strongest examples of female … Continue reading Cine-Spiration: Beyond Mean Girls, Magnolia, and Ms. Dunham
Throwback Thursday: An Evening with BJ Novak
I've never been great at being read to. One of my most vivid early memories is of me in kindergarten, getting up to walk around during storytime. Thankfully I had a teacher who pulled 4 year old me aside and asked why I wasn't sitting. Being an early reader, I told her I have an … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: An Evening with BJ Novak
Cine-Spiration: Helping Your Students Collect Their Millions
Of the many movies I saw over winter break, only one was a viewing experience for the whole Marfo clan- myself, my sister, and my mother and father. Family movie outings are always notoriously difficult in our household. My mother is the stickler, indicated by the fact that she only likes about six movies in … Continue reading Cine-Spiration: Helping Your Students Collect Their Millions
Cine-spiration: Never New, Never Gets Old
I don't know how Paul Jarvis feels about this, but I believe that he and Llewyn Davis would get along famously. In the past week, I've seen the Coen Brothers' latest film, developed a serious addiction to the soundtrack of the aforementioned work, and started and finished Jarvis' latest book Everything I Know. The title of this … Continue reading Cine-spiration: Never New, Never Gets Old
Amma Marfo 