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My first job as a teenager was at a burger joint. I started in the summer working the morning shift, 6am-2pm (as a 14 yr old nothing more fun than waking up at 5am on your summer break 😵‍💫). But it actually was fun. The breakfast crew, as we were...

In 1903 Crayola introduced the world to crayons. The original set included eight colours; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black. Since then, the basic colors have been complimented by a spectrum of hues that produced 96 distinct colours. The original eight were expanded to give the creative...

My week typically includes the use of my defuser. A few drops of cedar, yoga, elevate, or present moment is the difference between the tense version of myself and the calmer me. According to the experts, essential oils “bring elements of wellness into my home, transforming my space into a...

There are three hand towels in my bathroom. Each one collects dust. They collect dust because I don’t dry my hands with them. They’re just for show - dry, stiff & locked in place - decorative. And then there’s the hand towel in the powder room. Not a speck of...

For my flight I selected a bulkhead seat in order to give me more leg room. For me, more leg room equals more comfort. However, my comfort comes at a cost. 💰 (money) - I had to pay extra for the “premium” seat. 😱 (stress) - I am now responsible...

Over the years I’ve written about the leadership lessons I’ve learned through parenthood. Some of those lessons are: Parenting, like leadership, is a privilege. With great power comes great responsibility. Give it the attention and care it requires. Parenting, like leadership, is paradoxical. It is a source of both pride...