2016 predicted that “the future is female.” In 2017, it feels that the future has arrived, because it is definitely looking female. Theory hosted a panel discussion with several entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month. All of the panelists shared incredible stories about their personal and professional journeys. The panelists were Tiffany Dufu, Author & Entrepreneur Alexandra […]
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The one-and-done rule can work for an array of situations—checking out library books is not one of them. Honestly, I have more discipline window-shopping in Le Marais in Paris compared to when I walk into the local library. Once I walk through the entrance of Wilton Library, I experience a Bookworm Blackout for roughly […]
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Every time Paris Fashion Week comes around, I obsess over every Instagram post from my favorite bloggers, editors, models and personalities in their glamorous rush through the City of Light. … Then a part of me has a mini-breakdown inside, wishing how I could be there. Fashion Month is a stylish, juiced-up blur of runway […]
Read MoreI almost refrained from writing a resolutions-related post, because obviously resolutions like “Be more organized” or “Be more punctual” are ideal. But for 2017, I want to build upon last year’s general resolutions with one simple addition. Find and express gratitude towards everyone. In recent years, I have come to appreciate the incredible people who […]
Read MoreAn evaluation of Instagram’s Story feature over sixty days later When Instagram stories were initially released, people were thrilled. Users could connect with their favorite bloggers, photographers, artists, etc. on a continuous stream throughout the day and allowed a more behind-the-scenes look at the photos being shared… But people were also very confused—why is Instagram […]
Read MoreMy heart is stricken with deep love and sympathy for France. Whether inflicted by nature or by man, each nation has experienced its episodes of destitution, cruelty and absolute savageries. But a deliberate attack on a country founded on liberté, égalité and fraternité—a trinity of unalienable rights for all human beings—is a rabid attempt to darken the […]
Read MoreMaybe it’s because I’m a romantic, but I treasure handwritten notes. I used to keep every single one of them from family, friends and boyfriends—it wasn’t until I moved that I made the decision to cut down the number of birthday cards I stored. On a selfish note, I’m also extremely proud of my handwriting […]
Read MoreHere it is. The obligatory list of promises I hope to keep up for the New Year. Let’s hope that this list sticks. Repairing my postureI feel a slight hunch. Literally. Being a social media addict is all fun and games until the curvature of your spine morphs into something not so far removed from […]
Read MoreSeveral business publications and blogs like Entrepreneur and The Guardian have labeled on “emotional intelligence” as major buzzword (well, “buzzphrase”), a trend that will likely continue through 2016. So, what is emotional intelligence? The origin of emotional intelligence can be traced to Dr. Daniel Goleman’s book and article, What Makes a Leader?, published in the Harvard […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to handling a brand’s social media during a time of crisis, there are two best approaches. Option #1: Say something nice and relevant… Share the trending images or graphics associated with the event that are already all over social media. It’s okay if everyone else is sharing it. If anything, it’s almost […]
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