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Tips for Hosting Guests in Small Spaces
Last year, I got to stay in the coolest Airbnb. It was a small, cozy cabin––sitting near a zoo, a quaint town, and a vast lake. That staycation has stayed with me well for the past year. It’s the inspiration for this post. Welcoming overnight guests doesn’t require a guest suite or a redesign. Even when…
Repotting Roots, Reshaping Stories 🌱✍️
Repotting plants this morning has me thinking about the work of crafting a story. Two were propagated, and two were replanted. That means new stories were created through tiny green succulent leaves, while others started a new chapter, in a new home, rising slowly from a drastic cliffhanger. One has root rot, so I had…
The Art of Makeup: Blending Beauty and Storytelling
Putting on makeup feels far more tedious than writing. I enjoy it. Unfortunately, I’m not especially good at it. It remains a hobby, more than a craft. Still, makeup is a lot like writing a story. It moves in chapters, with parts that blend into one another through quiet transitions. Think about every layer of…
Overcoming Challenges as a First-Generation Hispanic Student
I start my mornings early, but my problems with technology begin even sooner. Sometimes, I open and close my laptop and restart it because I cannot get the internet to cooperate with me. I run to restart the router. Luckily, I get on my cellphone to finish my call to my Chair. The baby is…
Embracing the Cold Plunge: A Journey of Transformation
Sometimes I hold my breath until it hurts. And then everything in my vision is shaking. But the shake isn’t fear, per se. There are moments of anticipation that run through your veins like ice-cold rain—moments when you take the plunge, not because it’s comfortable, but because you want the result badly enough to face…
Bridging the Digital Divide with Servant Leadership
Technological convergence is daunting; something that many are unable to understand with the exacerbating gap separating the wealthy from those in poverty. And I’m not the only one struggling with the digital divide. The divide is vast like a black hole, swallowing up knowledge faster than it flies in. Let’s acknowledge some facts regarding obstacles…
Empowering Teams through Authentic Leadership
In modern workplaces, effective leadership requires a blended approach, integrating servant, transformational, authentic leadership, and emotional intelligence. Successful leaders prioritize teamwork, empathy, and adaptability, fostering trust and engagement. By understanding diverse leadership styles, organizations can enhance performance, drive innovation, and create resilient teams capable of thriving in uncertainty.
Empathy-Driven Leadership in Education
Effective educational leadership transcends outdated policies, emphasizing empathy, community, and collaboration, especially post-COVID-19. Acknowledging disparities in access and communication, leaders must adopt transformational and servant leadership styles to foster inclusivity and continuous growth. Prioritizing digital literacy and emotional intelligence is crucial for nurturing lifelong learners and bridging structural gaps.
Finding Purpose in Writing: My Digital Corner
I wasn’t doing enough. Not successful enough. Not published enough. Contracts were ending and I felt like I was treading scalding hot water. But I could still build this tiny digital corner where I could show up without needing permission. Just me, my writing, and whatever I was working through.
Surviving Economic Slowdowns: Tips for Job Seekers
In July 2025, the U.S. added only 33,000 jobs—a major slowdown. Learn how servant leadership, digital literacy, and freelance work can help you adapt.
Understanding Habermas: Law, Democracy, and the Public Sphere
At the heart of Habermas’s philosophy is the concept of communicative action—the idea that rational discourse and mutual understanding are essential for democracy to thrive. In his view, democracy is only as strong as the public’s ability to engage in meaningful, reasoned dialogue. The law, then, becomes more than a set of rules—it transforms into…
Combatting Misinformation: The Role of Community Action
In 2025, reflections on societal challenges reveal a struggle with political division, economic hardship, and a decline in literacy among millennials. Despite these obstacles, there’s hope in community action and mutual aid. The narrative emphasizes the need for grassroots organizing, transcending ideologies, and fostering resilience against oppressive systems to initiate meaningful change.
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