I wanted to be Mary Tyler Moore’s “Mary Richards” TV character from the 1970s. She had exactly what I wanted: independence and an exciting life! But growing up as the first girl in a traditional Italian family, I knew she was not the right role model. Nonetheless, I ignored the expected path (much to my […]
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“When you do not seek or need approval, you are at your most powerful.” ~Caroline Myss In my heart of hearts, I knew I wasn’t supposed to rely on others for validation. Yet, for the longest time, I found myself seeking external approval to define my worth. I was constantly seeking reassurance from friends, family,
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When I arrived at the Chicago premiere of the documentary Microphone Check, it was clear that the theater didn’t know how hot this film was going to be. The staff behind the concession stand was running around, filling popcorn buckets and pouring drinks. It was a couple of minutes past showtime, and apparently the film
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In recent years, the global business landscape has shifted toward socially and environmentally responsible practices, led by “Benefit-For-All” Corporations or B Corps. These for-profit companies meet high standards of performance, accountability and transparency. The movement began in 2006 with the founding of B Lab, a nonprofit institution that developed the “B Impact Assessment” to evaluate an
When I look at my life, I have a few regrets. I have a wonderful life. What would I wish for right now if I could wish upon a star? I would wish to go back in time and spend more together time with my grands throughout the year and especially during all of the
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