Becoming A Public Speaker Is Your Journey To Make
There’s no simple formula for becoming a paid, successful public speaker. My road involves radio hosting, a TEDx talk & book writing. My other tips inside. Continue reading
Congratulations, You’re (Probably) Not an Introvert
Sometimes you like to go to a restaurant and laugh with a group of friends. Sometimes you’d rather sit at home in sweats, watching movies. Sometimes you’re so caught up in a conversation at work that you’re late to your … Continue reading
Racism vs. Discrimination: Why The Distinction Matters
We must understand the difference between racism & discrimination: while both are wrong, discrimination is racism made real. Let’s discuss. Continue reading
Not Everyone Hates Us, Just Lots of People
(This is the text of a speech delivered at Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism on January 26, 2019 while accepting the Media Changemaker award.) I had intended, at first, to give a speech on communication. You won’t hear it … Continue reading
On Bias: Stop. Breathe. Think.
“That’s why I always tell people when they’ve said something offensive: willful ignorance about one’s own biases can be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly. This is why, when someone accuses you of racism, perhaps the best response is not immediate denial, but thought and consideration.” Continue reading
Life on the Slow Train | Excerpts from The Lakeshore Limited
Until January 20th, I am riding Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. This is final leg of my trip, where I’m traveling from Chicago to Boston on The Lakeshore Limited. Follow me daily on Medium, Instagram and Twitter, or view the excerpts from … Continue reading
Life on the Slow Train | Excerpts from The Empire Builder
Until January 20th, I am riding Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. This is the fourth leg of my trip, where I’m traveling from Seattle to Chicago on The Empire Builder. Follow me daily on Medium, Instagram and Twitter, or view the excerpts … Continue reading
Life on the Slow Train | Excerpts from The Coast Starlight
Until January 20th, I am riding Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. This is the third leg of my trip, where I’m traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle on the Coast Starlight. Follow me daily on Medium, Instagram and Twitter, or view the … Continue reading
Life on the Slow Train | Excerpts from The Sunset Limited
Until January 20th, I am riding Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. This is the second leg of my trip, where I’m traveling from New Orleans to Los Angeles on the historic Sunset Limited. Follow me daily on Medium, Instagram and Twitter, or … Continue reading
Riding the Rails of America…Follow Me
From January 6th through January 20th, I will ride Amtrak trains all the way around the United States. Follow my journey from DC down to New Orleans, across to Los Angeles, up to Seattle, back east to Chicago, then to … Continue reading