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I don’t even know how to best start this article – that is how shocked I am from what I saw in this footage from the airplane.  And I am not surprised by small things – because, frankly, I see so o...

Most travel checklists focus on what to pack, but we rarely think of what happens when we need something quickly and can’t access it on our phone. I’ve seen this happen in very ordinary situations: a boarding pass th...

It was a Sunday evening. I was at the airport – my first flight. I was going to Paris with my husband.  Little did I know that the trip would start with a situation I had never heard of before (nor after) &#82...

We’ve all seen the dramatic airport security shows where officers uncover suitcases stuffed with illicit substances or exotic reptiles. We watch from the comfort of our couches, thinking, “I’d never be that per...

France vs. Italy is one of the most iconic cultural rivalries in Europe – shaped by centuries of influence across food, wine, fashion, and art. Both countries claim global leadership in cuisine, world-class landmar...

Why Most Outreach Gets Ignored (And How to Fix It) You ask something that feels reasonable. To you. You explain what you need, give context, and try to make it clear and thoughtful. But the reaction isn’t what you expe...

It was a Sunday evening. I was at the airport – my first flight. I was going to Paris with my husband.  Little did I know that the trip would start with a situation I had never heard of before (nor after) &#82...

We all need more money, especially at this time. As a business owner and coach, I know that most people approach the idea of making extra money the wrong way. They look for something new – a new skill, a new busine...

We’ve all been there: waking up to a blaring phone alarm, immediately scrolling through emails, social media, and news, and feeling your heart rate pick up before your feet even hit the floor. For most Americans, this ...

In most social situations, the first minute does more than it seems. Not because of what is said in detail, but because of how quickly the interaction finds its tone. Some conversations settle into an easy rhythm almost ...