How Social Media Shapes Millennial Identity

Imaging there is no Facebook. No Instagram. No Twitter. No Snapchat. What do you spend your time doing? Who are you telling that story to about your weekend adventure in LA rescuing the neighbor’s cat and breaking into your friend’s apartment because you were out partying but they fell asleep on the couch. Who is… Read More

Why Salt and Love Matter in Every Dish

I got to have dinner with a chef the other night. It was fun to see a completely different perspective on food, its taste and presentation — all the stuff you take for granted after awhile. It was kind of like sitting next to a director while watching a movie. You just know this person… Read More

Embrace Change: Insights from the 2016 Election

“The remedy of all blunders, the cure of blindness, the cure of crime, is love…” Ralph Waldo Emmerson A Black Swan Event It’s the day after Election Day in 2016. I couldn’t not post today with the unexpected turn of events: Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States of America. This… Read More

Essential Gear for Your First Spartan Race

I’m excited and nervous for this weekend gearing up for the Spartan Sacramento Super. Wooo!  This will be my second Spartan race this year after doing the Sprint at AT&T Park back in May (that’s my game face while on those monkey bars!). Let’s be honest, I’m way more excited for the obstacle parts than… Read More