There are many things I love about being a #solopreneur. I like answering to myself. I like giving my ideas legs. I like meeting people, creating things, making my own schedule, and simply trying such a venture. But there are things I miss about the nine-to-five.  I loved working full time (not only because of the salary and […]

I spent the weekend at the beach. We soaked up sun, introduced each other to various sites from childhood, and generally took it easy. On weekends I wake up 2-3 hours earlier than my roommates, and this held true at the beach. I had the condo to myself every morning, and I got so much done! […]

Originally published by DC EcoWomen on April 15th, 2015.  If you’re thinking about starting a business, congratulations! Anyone can start a business. All you need is your idea, your goals, and a business model (and probably a website). Here are some things to consider as you plan your business: Find your niche – No market is […]

Why is criticism, even constructive criticism, hard to hear? An Iranian friend said, “the first thing I learned when I moved to the United States is that you never admit that you’re wrong.” Whoa. It made me think about our tendency to defend ourselves when we receive criticism. For many of us it takes intention, […]

The best advice I received in high school came from Ms. Jones, my math teacher. “Trust yourselves,” she would say. “Why trust someone else’s answers over your own?” She was encouraging us not to cheat on quizzes, but the advice applies to all situations. I was not confident in math. I peeked at others’ answers not to copy […]

I grew up around my grandparents. My mom’s parents and my dad’s mom lived close, and we saw them often. It was wonderful to have them nearby: I had two homes-away-from-home where I knew I belonged; where there were adults other than my parents ready to play with me, cook with me, and as I got older, […]