Inspired by the 2024 Paris Olympics? Take a cue from Olympians who beat the odds: stay focused, master time, hone your skills, endure challenges, and let your results speak. How will you thrive against the odds in your career?

Yesterday's tech outage disrupted lives and businesses worldwide, revealing the fragility of our advanced systems. Here are some key takeaways from this incident:

Technology's Imperfections: Despite AI advancements, technology is not infallible. Our reliance on it must be balanced with human collaboration.

Dependence Dilemma: The outage halted operations in critical sectors, highlighting our over-dependence on tech. My husband's experience as an ED nurse reverting to pen-and-paper methods underscores the need for manual fallback plans.

Cybersecurity Concerns: While not a cyberattack, the incident raises "what if" scenarios in our cyber-reliant world. Are we prepared to handle prolonged tech disruptions?

Leadership in Crisis: George Kurtz of CrowdStrike demonstrated humility and transparency, exemplifying leadership. The real challenge will be rebuilding trust post-crisis.

Perspective and Privilege: The outage reminded us to put our inconveniences in perspective. While we were annoyed, many in third-world countries face daily struggles for basic needs.

This global disruption calls us to reflect on what truly matters and how we maintain our humanity in a tech-driven world.

"Inside Out 2," the much-anticipated sequel to Pixar Animation Studios and The Walt Disney Company's beloved film, provides an insightful exploration of human emotions that is both entertaining and deeply relatable. As I watched the movie, I found myself drawing parallels between the characters and the emotions we navigate in our professional lives. Here, I share my thoughts on how each character from the inspiring movie can reflect our experiences in today's modern workplace and the valuable lessons we can apply in our daily lives. Enjoy the read!

As schools across the country seek to celebrate Pride Month, the challenge of addressing LGBTQ+ topics in educational settings remains a significant concern for many educators. In the latest episode of “Meaningful: Marketing, Mentoring, Mattering”, we had the privilege of hosting David Harris, a seasoned educator with a remarkable background in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). His insights into how teachers and schools can effectively engage in discussions about Pride Month are invaluable for anyone in the education sector.

This Pride Month, we are thrilled to share our latest podcast episode featuring Harris Zhao, a social impact executive whose story is a testament to courage, resilience, and community leadership.

As a lifelong fan and believer in the Apple brand, I'm waiting for its "next big thing" in the midst of the AI "thunderstorm". Complementing Fast Company's recent article with my thoughts (and hopes) for one of my favorites here!

In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jayeel Cornelio, a distinguished professor of development studies and an expert on the intersection of religion and politics in the Philippines. This discussion not only illuminated Dr. Cornelio's personal journey through academia but also offered invaluable insights into the broader dynamics of mentorship, representation, and the necessity of addressing internal hierarchies within minority communities.

Sharing a deeply personal take on why AAPI Heritage Month matters. For a mid-forty first generation immigrant, it is a journey towards freedom and acceptance. Beyond meaningful representation and professional recognition, it is life and identity in its purest and most basic form. Today, having a voice in marginalized subsets is a privilege. Hopefully, it will be a birth right for all... someday!

In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vinda Souza, the Chief Marketing Officer at RefAssured. We dove into her journey as a global citizen, her role in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her personal experiences with discrimination and resilience.

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