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My Statement on My Removal as President of Young Humanists International
On June 10th, 2022, while I was inaccessible on a 10-hour flight, I was removed from my role as President of Young Humanists International and as a Board member of Humanists International. It had been just five days since I was elected democratically with 87% support from the voting body.
Things to Consider When Asking for Support as a Struggling Freelance
As freelancers and service professionals, we all struggle from time to time – whether it’s with getting work, getting organized, or getting paid. While I cannot help you secure the resources of a greedy corporation, I can provide you with some guidance to effectively ask for support.
Lessons Learned: A Reflection on 2021
2021 was my first full calendar year as a nomad. I spent time in 28 cities in 11 different countries on 3 separate continents, and you can see exactly where I’ve been and when with this interactive Google map. In that time of traveling and working as a digital nomad during a global pandemic, I’ve learned a lot – both about the world and about myself. The following are six stories about the lessons I’ve learned.
In Response to My Viral Musk Tweet Reply: Fixing Wealth Inequality
I’ve recently gone viral on Facebook and Reddit for my tweet reply to Elon Musk about the amount of taxes he’s paying. In this piece, I get a tax expert to explain how the system is broken and discuss solutions for resolving corruption that leads to wealth inequality.
Thoughts on Sexual Assault, 8 Years Since I Reported
It’s been 3 years since I got some justice for my sexual assault in college, and 8 years since I graduated from college. I want to note that when I say “my sexual assault,” what I really mean is “ONE of the many sexual assault experiences I had, but the only one I reported.”
Why Networking Is So Important For Your Career & Business
If the phrase “it’s all about who you know” annoys you, then this piece is for you. Networking is all about building connections that yield meaning in life – not just in business or your career.
World Mental Health Day 2021: I Have Anxiety & Chose to Be a Nomad During a Pandemic
It's World Mental Health Day. I chose to go nomadic during the middle of the pandemic despite having anxiety issues. Here's why, and how I've coped.
How to Support the Freelancers in Your Life (Both With & Without Your Money)
Folks tend to advocate for supporting small businesses, and I think that’s great. But oftentimes, the smallest of the small businesses are forgotten in these advocacy efforts: the self-employed. Know a freelancer? Here are some tips for how you can support them (even if you don’t have the money or a reason to hire them).
Personal Choices & Vaccinations: What We Owe to Each Other
Unfortunately, this is a group project. And if you’re not pulling your weight, the rest of the group will not like you much.
Nomadic Traveling: What to Consider When Deciding Where to Go
Here’s what I consider when deciding where to go (and what I’d recommend anyone who wants to travel internationally take into consideration).
Tips and Tricks for Traveling Abroad with Tech
Being a writer that relies on technology and good connections to earn an income; I have learned a lot about how to navigate tech and travel.
World Mental Health Day: My Mental Health Story
I’m sharing this experience because I think it’s important to keep in mind that mental health issues don’t look the same in everyone. Folks can end up with a mental illness and not address it because they’re able to function so well despite it. You can get so good at hiding it, you bury it from even yourself.