Let's talk about Social Justice · Uncategorized

Speaking your truth in the age of fake news

Queens, 2017 is proving to be a test to my patience, sanity and very last nerve. 2016 was a rough one, but you read my last post – I’ve been optimistic about this year! I’ve been saying my positive affirmations and living life in the (fake) NYC winter. Drinking green and berry smoothies. Doing my… Continue reading Speaking your truth in the age of fake news

Career Advice · Self-Care · Uncategorized

2017, let me introduce you to a new me!

It sounds cliche, but I’m for real ready for a new me in 2017. I think we can all agree – 2016 was rough emotionally, politically and for some, personally. For me, 2016 was a year of immense growth. I took on a lot more responsibility at my job, committed to running my 501(c)3 nonprofit,… Continue reading 2017, let me introduce you to a new me!

Career Advice · Let's talk about Social Justice

Embracing the Trans Community in the Workplace and on College Campuses

When being transgender comes up in conversation in my daily life, I always prepare myself to school someone. Without fail, someone will make an insensitive or ignorant comment. “She used to be a he so I don’t know what to call him.” “Well, I’ll just call him, ‘it.’” Most times people are innocently coming from… Continue reading Embracing the Trans Community in the Workplace and on College Campuses