This year many people (co-workers, friends, my family ) will ask me when I am going to go back into a career that utilizes my major. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Virginia and I currently work in the newly renamed Community Investments Team at […]
Let’s be honest, everyone has a different opinion on volunteering.
“Volunteering is great for the community!”
“Volunteering makes me feel good about myself and giving back is rewarding.”
“When I volunteer I get to take a day off of work and that’s a nice plus.”
“We get cool t-shirts and free lunch when we volunteer with X organization.”
While many […]
Challenge Detroit spotlights every fellow in the cohort over the course of the year and recently it was my turn to reflect on the year for all to see. A conclusion I came to during that reflection was that my goal for the year was to give Challenge Detroit and Rock Ventures 150% for the […]
For those of us navigating the professional world for the first or second time, this space can be full of confusing practices that don’t make a lot of sense. The words “You should take an hour lunch! We all need a break; meal time is not work time” are all too often spoken by that […]
Spring is near.
The smell of snow has dissipated and the sounds of birds chirping in the morning is becoming more and more frequent. The gym is full of soon to be beach bodies and the days left before parkas go into deep closet hibernation is are numbered.
Spring is approaching in the D.
The spring and summer […]
I have a general lack of amusement for podcasts. However most recently Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow have caught my attention. Born of a general lack of amusement on the elliptical, my obsession with Call Your Girlfriend, a podcast for long distance besties everywhere, has grown exponentially. You can learn a lot from Amina and […]
I think that hairdressers are very wise. But this is not just a thought I have; I have some experience here. My mother is a hairdresser and while I suppose the fact that she is my mother should also make her wise, this kind of wisdom I’m talking about comes from listening. Hairdressers listen to […]
Recently there’s seemed to be a lot of articles popping up like “Things 20-Somethings Should Spend Their Money On” or “Lifestyle Guide for the Young Professional” These always seem to include something to do with what a high priority fitness should be. There’s no one adequately capable of arguing against the importance of good health. […]
Detroit, like most, is a city of give and take; but mostly give. In my short 5 months as a Detroiter, I’ve come across some of the most caring movers and shakers motivated by the desire to give back and make change in their city, whether Detroit has always been home or is becoming home. In […]
Where a person lives can be attributed to a number of reasons. As a child your location is determined by your parents and their idea of a good home. As you grow older, your place of residence becomes somewhat of a choice; leaving home to go to school, moving in with friends, leaving the nest […]
