Open letter to the Low Country

An open letter to the Low Country I recently found myself walking through the streets of a place that taught me more than any textbook ever could. A place that shaped me into who I am today—a place that gave so much, but also took a little, too. I wouldn’t change any of it for […]

Running the Race: Finding Your Passion and Pushing Forward

Running the Race: Finding Your Passion and Pushing Forward By now, we’ve all seen a text message or TV ad about the upcoming 2024 U.S. election. But honestly, who you vote for is your personal information. I believe in healthy conversations, not debates that tear people down. Fun fact: Did you know the original U.S. […]

From Intern to Trailblazer: Navigating Your Career

From Intern to Trailblazer: Navigating Your Career Okay, hear me out. I know it’s been some time since I last wrote a blog. A lot has changed, but we’ll save that for a different post. Just know that many exciting things are happening. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to […]

Rollin’ Through the Pines: My First Amtrak Adventure from Charlotte to Raleigh

Rollin’ Through the Pines: My First Amtrak Adventure from Charlotte to Raleigh   It was 6 a.m., and the world seemed to be still half-asleep. I stood at the train station, expecting an experience straight out of The Polar Express. Unfortunately, no conductor bellowed an enthusiastic “ALL ABOARD” as I’d secretly hoped. But little did […]

Between Book Spines and Flavorful Finds: Unpacking ‘Dare to Lead’

Between Book Spines and Flavorful Finds: Unpacking ‘Dare to Lead’ Every once in a while, a book comes along that seizes our attention and forever alters the way we perceive ourselves and the world around us. For me, that book has been Brene Brown’s “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” As we […]