Writing + Speaking Portfolio

Want to see more than what I’ve shared below? I've got you covered.

Salon

Do I friend the dad who left?

The first time I saw my father, I searched his face for traces of me, for something that connected us in an indisputable way. I hoped he'd have the same smile or the same long forehead. But I was disappointed to find he was still as much a stranger as he'd been all my life. Read more.

TEDxPasadena

Change Your Story, Change Your Life

I found healing by writing a letter to the father I never met. Watch as I retell how, through the use of my pen, I was able to shift my personal narrative about Who I Am - from someone who felt "unlovable" - to believing I am deserving of love and affection. Watch here.

Yellow Co.

5 Steps to Communicate Your Needs to Your Friends (Without Feeling Needy)

Lasting friendships require thoughtful attention, just as romantic relationships do. And yet, we rarely put much maintenance into our friendships, simply assuming that they will last on their own merit… for the rest of our lives. On the contrary, friendships can be just as deep (if not more so) than romantic partnerships; and, for that reason, they require the same healthy relationship habits: presence, connection, priority, and perhaps most importantly, great communication. Read more.

The Creative Party

Don't Charge What You're Worth

The common advice to freelancers is to “charge what you’re worth!” The phrase is well-intentioned, I know. In a world where freelancers are often overworked and underpaid, I believe it’s meant to encourage those of us in the trenches not to undervalue our own work too. And while I was tempted to do the same as a freelancer, I don’t actually think you should charge what you’re worth. Read more.

Here's a complete list of my published works. Thank you for reading!