Tag Archives: creative
Inspire yourself
“My father and his family came from Cuba with nothing and fashioned a new life with freedom, hard work, and perseverance. I understand deeply that my life, and the privileges it comes with, exist because they were hard fought for. … Continue reading
The Cocktail
The cocktail is a creation — not just opened and poured, not just cracked and chugged, but composed, right there on the spot.Its very nature requires intentionality, and that’s a good thing: Mindless drinking, like mindless snacking, can be a … Continue reading
Co-op
What do you think of the empty storefronts that reap a tax break by remaining empty? All those conversations are happening at the Partnership for New York City, which I was invited to join in September. My fantasy for the … Continue reading
The Balance
When a hobby morphs into something that enables you to pay the bills, your work-life balance is impacted. That’s my biggest lesson learned…Though I struggled to compartmentalize my professional life, there was a benefit to juggling both a business and … Continue reading
Study Your Own Success
My real fear is that I haven’t learned the formula of my success. So now I’m working to understand it, and to learn how to replicate it. After all, I want this to eventually be my hustle, and not just my side … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 