Published in The Bold Italic·PinnedMember-onlyCalifornia Will No Longer Be a Livable StateUnless we take action, we’re hurtling toward an unlivable future — This week in The Bold Italic, we are publishing A Californian’s Dilemma, a series that goes beyond the headlines about the “California Exodus,” featuring essays from San Franciscans about why they’re choosing to stay or leave. Check back daily for new articles. As I write this, the Golden State is…Climate Change7 min readClimate Change7 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 23, 2021Member-only20 Things I Wish I Would Have Done in My Early 20sThe advice I wish someone had shared with me — I just turned 26, and I realized there are many things that I learned through my early twenties that I wish someone would have shared with me when I was younger, so I’m going to share them with you! Some of these things I have done, but mostly on accident…Life6 min readLife6 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Sep 26, 2020Member-onlyIf You’re Not Already Vegan, You Might Be after Reading These Quotes17 inspirational quotes from the likes of Jane Goodall, Leonardo Da Vinci, Ariana Grande, & more — Herein lies a collection of inspirational quotes that detail what has inspired me to adopt this lifestyle. Whether you’re just starting on your journey to learning more about being vegan or plant-based or just looking for some inspiration, I hope these help you. We vote for the kind of future…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Sep 19, 2020Member-only19 Powerfully Inspiring Quotes by the Notorious Ruth Bader GinsburgA legend, scholar, advocate, and judge who transformed the American political system — In memory of Ruth Bader, Gindsburg. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exeption.” “Dissents speak to a future age. It’s not simply to say, ‘my colleagues are wrong and…Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
Sep 15, 2020Member-onlyAd Astra Per Aspera, Mt. Wilson ObservatoryA tribute to the Mt. Wilson Observatory currently facing the Bobcat Fire in the Angeles National Forest. — Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 14, 2020Member-onlyWait! Before You Hit ‘Publish’ On Medium, Check These ThingsThese 10 simple steps will take you less than 5 minutes. — You just finished another Medium essay — ready to wow your audience. You hover over “Publish,” but wait! Don’t click it! Not yet, that this. You took the time to write a lovely Medium story, so take a couple of extra minutes to make sure that your piece makes sense…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Sep 13, 2020Member-onlyMy 9–5 Boss Doesn’t Know I’m Moving Out-of-StateAnd I’m not planning to tell them until after the pandemic when they ask me to come back to the office. — My 9–5 is work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. My last day in the office was Tuesday, March 10th. And, 6+ months later, I don’t miss it. If I can effectively work from home during a pandemic, why can’t I keep working from home post-pandemic? I’m happier & healthier…Inspiration4 min readInspiration4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 12, 2020Member-onlyHow to Improve Indoor Air Quality During WildfiresAn actionable guide to breathing easier when the world around you is ablaze. — The sky here is orange and the smoke has given me a headache that’s lasted a week. So I have been researching air quality and how I can improve my indoor air quality. There are so many resources out there it can be overwhelming, I just wanted a simple guide…Science4 min readScience4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Sep 8, 2020Member-onlyThe Science of How to Stick to Your Fitness Goals8 lessons I have learned that have helped me achieve my fitness goals — Have you ever started a fitness journey and gave up? Building a healthy exercise routine can be challenging. But you can do it! Here are eight tips to help you stay motivated. Do it for yourself. Studies show that people who are “internally motivated” to exercise because they want to…Health2 min readHealth2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Sep 8, 2020Member-onlyHow to Ace Your Next Virtual Job InterviewTips, insights, and resources to set you up for success! The new name of the game in the age of hiring during a pandemic is virtual job interviews, via Skype, WebEx, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, you name it. These can be daunting. Thus, how do you prepare for…Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
