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…
