Best practices and tips on how to use LinkedIn, and why.
I recently published a post on LinkedIn that went viral.
1,908 reactions. 207 new connection requests. 83 comments. 10 shares. 61,060 views.
Read that again: over 60,000 people viewed my post.
Those 60,000 people are not only my current peers, they are my prospective colleagues, future bosses, and potential investors.
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A before, during, and after checklist for an organizing committee, emcee, or anyone looking to host a great virtual event.
I’ve been on a lot of panels recently, and I’ve learned that not all panels are created equal. I’m not talking about the content of the panel or the caliber of my fellow panelists — I’m talking about the execution of the panel itself.
Panels are a fantastic way to…
A detailed account of what it was like to fly during coronavirus.
Finally, after seven months straight in South Africa — seven months of physical distancing; seven months of levels 1–5; seven months of masks at all times; seven months of hand sanitizer; seven months of no alcohol, then alcohol, then no alcohol, and finally alcohol again — I hopped onto a…
Eat and drink your way through this beachy city
After months and months in Cape Town during the nationwide lockdown with no end in sight, I had to break free. I couldn’t hop on a plane and jet set to one of South Africa’s cool neighbors (I’m looking at you Namibia, Botswana, and Lesotho), so I decided to do…
A list for you to put your money where your mouth is.
The irony of the racist intersection of my country of birth and my country of residence is not lost on me. I was born in the United States. I live in South Africa. …
A quick refresher because you, like my side piece, probably don’t do all of them.
I was already on top, but he was the one who grabbed the condom out of the drawer next to my bed. You know, that drawer. The sex drawer. The one that has your lube and your blindfolds and your handcuffs and your cock rings and your condoms. Okay, maybe…
Because self distancing has finally given me time to align my passions and my experience
With great uncertainty comes great inspiration. Comic book hero Peter Parker’s uncle Ben said something like that once, right? No? Well that’s my take on it. We’re currently on day #25 of South Africa’s extended 35-day lockdown and my creative juices have been flowing like the river Nile.
Can I be frank? COVID-19 has me going nuts.
I’m an extrovert. A PROPER extrovert. My top strength on StrengthsQuest is Winning Other Over. My Insights Discovery profile is Sunshine Yellow. My Love Languages are Quality Time and Physical Touch.
I love people, get my energy from them, and want…
Stay satisfied and stay safe
We all know the feeling—the sun is shining on your bare shoulders, you’re in an exotic new city you’ve never visited before, you’re rocking that super cute one-piece you just bought that shows off your latest tattoo, and more than just the city’s scenic views…
As a human who likes to both work hard and play hard, I have a playlist called “Shhh… Baby Makin Muzic.” Mmmhm—I know you’re only laughing because you have one too. This playlist has over 600 carefully curated songs on it that tickle more than just my fancy. …
