While Dry January has officially come to a close, the lessons it taught me will stick around much longer. It’s about more than just taking a break from alcohol; it’s about being in tune with my body, listening to its needs, and making choices that support my overall well-being. 

How can we see non-violence in action? Any change we want to see will start with the smallest step - you.  How can non-violence be enacted and result in a Kinder World? If you’re reading this here are 5 small steps to take toward a kinder world.

Business school provides structure, roles, and strategies of operating a business—great tools for thriving within someone else’s system. But when you’re flying solo? The rules shift, and the lessons come fast and raw. Owning a small business is not just about entrepreneurship and freedom—it’s about stepping into a level of vulnerability few other experiences require. Day after day you show up, with hope as your life jacket, that things will work out in the end.

2 - steps to Core Value Identification and Application. Grab a pen, some scrap magazines, and a poster board. We are making a vision board!