There’s something magical about free. Free is a place where incredible things can be done and beautiful art can be created. Free defies boundaries or expectations, because who would think we do so many amazing things for free? When you hit free, all bets are off. Most of my biggest accomplishments and most enjoyable moments have…
In the past few days, I blazed my way through “Work on Purpose” by Lara Galinsky and Echoing Green, devouring the stories and winding pathways of the five social entrepreneurs profiled within. This book is a reflection of our generation – slightly confused, constantly searching, never settling, seeking meaning. For Generation Y, work has been…
When I heard about Steve Jobs’ death, I felt a sudden flash of sadness hit me. Why was I so sad about the death of a man I never met? Because Steve Jobs is not just a man, but a legacy — an inventor, innovator, entrepreneur, and creative genius. Steve Jobs changed our lives by…
I have a lot of interests and passions. I am driven to find ideas in justice & social change that make sense, are about the people, and fill real needs. So what excites me? Carlos recently asked me, “So how do you keep yourself motivated when it doesn’t seem like things are changing in this…
As a high school student, I dreamed of escaping my sleepy suburb, graduating college, and living in a different country each year. At age 16, my dreams were directed towards Europe, and my thoughts were filled with learning French in Paris one year, and exploring Greece’s picturesque islands the next. In my senior year of…
Dear Young Graduate, Just a year ago, I was in your shoes. I was idealistic and wide-eyed, hoping I would be an example of success in a world spiraling downwards with financial meltdowns and human rights crises. I wanted to change the world. I was excited to finally stop learning, reading, and absorbing and instead,…
In the past year, I’ve found myself increasingly focusing on women’s rights, sexual/gender-based violence issues, and the legal system in relation to protecting women’s rights. In large part, this is due to my volunteer work with JFAO, a rule of law organization providing legal services to women in Afghanistan. I can’t tell you how much…
The social media sphere is permeated with those who dub themselves “Gen Y” and “Millennial” bloggers. Every day, I hear about young nonprofit professionals, the top young millennial/Gen Y bloggers, career advice for young twenty-somethings. Hearing a common theme here? For the “Gen Y” blogging crowd, youth is an obsession. Discussions revolve around the quarterlife…
Today morning, I opened Penelope Trunk’s blog and saw the following (emphasis mine): How many people go to law school thinking they are going to represent the underdog and save the world? Thousands. And how many people can pay off law school loans and support a family and save the world? None. You have…
In her incredible TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook COO with a distinguished resume including Harvard, the World Bank, McKinsey & Google) explains why so few women get to the C-suite, whether in the corporate or non-profit sector. Of all the members of parliament worldwide, 13% are women. Women only make up 15-16% of the top…
