Not watching the news is a luxury I will not allow myself. — “Don’t pay attention to the news or politics; it will only destroy your mental state.” This sort of sentiment has been making the rounds on social media lately. I’ve seen it on Twitter and LinkedIn from various writers and content creators. I’m not sure they thought this through. While the…

A little goes a long way for me — I have a confession. I don’t have a huge desire to make a living writing about writing as a side hustle. There, I said it. It’s probably a stupid move considering how many people write about writing as a side hustle; I see how much engagement those pieces get. It’s…

A cool culture equals less pay. What happens when a pandemic wipes out your culture? — About a decade ago, work culture was king. People clamored to work at tech giants like Google and Apple because they provided sleek offices, free-coffee cafes, and manicured landscapes. Employees could work all day and seldom have to leave. This was, in fact, a dream job. They wanted to keep…

Some days are lonely, caffeine-induced fits of writing in my pajamas. — Freelance writing sounds like the coolest thing in the world. It’s just you and your laptop — go wherever the wind takes you. Sit on a beach. Feel the cool breeze on your skin and the sand under your feet. Yeah, it’s not quite like that. I’m not a digital…

Show that company who you are. Yep, really. — There you are. Showered and all fixed up. You ate breakfast, but not too much. You had your coffee, but not too much. You’re ready for this interview. You’re prepared for whatever questions comes your way. But, how do you know what they want to hear? How will you get…

I mean, maybe. Probably not. — “What can I get you?” She asked us in a flat, emotionless tone. She kept her eyes on the screen in front of her. She never looked up. Before I could finish my order, she cut in — “Is that all?” My friend was standing next to me, and he…

You can usually find me asking, “Where to next?” — Hey Globetrotters. I’m Kit. I love to travel because — When I travel, I feel connected to the world. I enjoy learning new languages and meeting new people. I learn more about myself when I travel as well. My number one travel activity is — Walking. Yep, walking. There’s no…

This cohort is for you! — It’s here! It’s almost here! Tomorrow I launch my first ever North Star Cohort for retail leaders. I’ve always wanted a way to connect retail leaders across brands and locations, and now it’s finally here. I’m beyond stoked, and my dog is here wagging his tail. Good boy! Why Retail leaders…

Something was wrong with me. But what? — “I don’t know — maybe put a little less food on your plate.” That was her advice. She was a doctor, for crying out loud. She was my doctor, unfortunately. Most of the physicians I’ve seen in my life made me feel like they didn’t care about me or my…