But are you willing to weave a new web of human experience? — Even at a young age, I knew the power technology could hold, and instead of jumping in with both feet, I fled to the outer banks. I stayed in the safety of design, but don’t think I’m not tempted daily by the possibilities. Thousands of others sit along this same…

The truth may set you free, but a white lie can make you millions. — Everyone lies. Your Aunt Martha’s famous pie is secretly famous for the cat hair you’re sure to find on the last bite, but everyone lies and says it’s their favorite. She’s 80 after all, no need to hurt her feelings now. In business, most marketing is a lie. I Can’t…

Write for your readers and improve readership. — As a relatively new medium writer, I’ve been consuming handfuls of content to better understand the platform. One particular topic that’s caught my attention is “writing for your reader.” …

You're not too late for the food security movement. — The temperature change moving down the cold stairs, the cobwebs tangling your face when least expected, evidence of mice and the musty air enveloping you, all in search of homegrown red gold. It was spaghetti night at grandmas, but you wouldn’t dare find a jar of Prego or Ragu on…

I’ve sold out webinars using these — Your brand recently launched a new product. Your consulting agency created an on-demand webinar to support small businesses. You wrote a new eBook soon to be released. Whatever new concept is coming down the pipeline, you need to prepare for the reveal. The social media posts are scheduled, you called…

Are politics and protests to blame? — I could feel my face tense the moment I saw his response was a paragraph and not a sentence. I didn’t even have read the post to find the word “Governor.” At that moment, I knew my community was in disarray. We all like to play our own narrative as…

Digging into the back of your fridge has never been so satisfying. — My frugality stems from apathy. I’ll eat the wrinkled grape at the bottom of the fridge and last scrape of cottage cheese before making another trip to the store. I hate shopping. When the garden is in full swing, I’ll scour plants for anything ripe for the picking. I’ll rummage…

It begins with remarkable relationships. — Today’s technology has extended access to countless firms across the United States and internationally. You can choose to work with giant organizations or small studios with just a few clicks of a button. But the question remains, how can you be sure you’re achieving great design while working remotely? Your best work boils down to basic human interaction. Client relationships.

Here’s why it gains countless job offers — You sense the interview is coming to an end, the questions are getting sparse, and it’s difficult to gauge your potential. This dream job could come to fruition, but there is a weight on you. Sitting across the table in silence, your mind wanders to how all the moisture from…