Essays tagged Overcoming Adversity

Culture & Identity

When Did Speaking Publicly Become a Fireable Offense?

In today’s workplace, it’s not just whistleblowers who get punished. It's educators, engineers, analysts, creators — anyone bold enough to speak plainly about the world, their work, or themselves. We’re not just afraid to speak negatively about our employers. We’re afraid to speak at all. What is silence is costing us? Here's why reclaiming your voice might be the most important thing you do — for your career, your sanity, and society as a whole.

Work & Economy

Cheerleaders, Capitalism, & Corporate Greed

A $10 billion franchise. $15-an-hour dancers. A Netflix show that exposed it all — and reminded me exactly why I walked away from corporate life.

Meaning & Being Human

When the Momentum Fades

And What I Learned

What I’ve learned about slowing down and recalibrating — the part no one talks about. If you’ve ever hit a wall, this one’s for you. Watch the podcast!

Work & Economy

How I Broke Free of My 9-to-5 Nightmare

From Rock Bottom to Best Year Ever

Have you ever woken up on a Monday morning and felt like your job was sucking the life out of you? That was me—every day—for months. In this article, I share the story of how I hit rock bottom after losing my job in February 2024. Spoiler alert: it wasn't the end—it was the best thing that ever happened to me.