By Riyad A. Shahjahan My recently published conceptual paper “Am I a Scholar” began with a keynote invitation. I’d been asked to deliver a keynote at an international forum I hadn’t attended in some time. The theme was “I Am a Scholar.” But as I sat with that phrase, it didn’t settle in very well. The certainty of it felt out of step for me. My experiences have been shaped more by ambiguity, deferral, and…
By Kimine Mayuzumi In a world that seems to revolve around deadlines and outcomes, I’ve found myself immersed in enlightening dialogues with clients about the power of planning. One question, in particular, lingers in my mind: “How do you navigate planning when it tends to make you become outcome-oriented?” Echoing the ethos of our “Be mindful, Trust the process, Let go of outcomes” philosophy, this query on planning is especially relevant in today’s fast-paced world,…
By Kimine Mayuzumi The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment in my life. That is when I made the courageous decision to pursue my passion for blogging instead of following the traditional academic path. I remember the anticipation and excitement I felt as I boarded a plane to attend a three-day blogging event in Washington D.C., where I would meet inspiring women of color who shared my dream. Just the other day, as I flipped…
By Jakki Williams What is the Academic-Entrepreneur Self? The Academic-Entrepreneur Self is an aspirational term coined here to represent the part of me seeking harmony in integrating my academic background and entrepreneurial interest. I see mySelf as a heroine on a path — advancing through stages considered a road of trials. I speak to this journey from a personal reflection on the complexities, obstacles, and victories in seeking to fully awaken and embrace my Academic-Entrepreneur…
By Kimine Mayuzumi Life transitions are inevitable in human life. They may include career shifts, relocation for work and/or living, major changes of physical/mental status, loss of income, and loss of a relationship or a family member. Because of the pandemic and what it brought, it may be accurate to say that everyone experienced some level of transition recently. We were forced to adapt to the situation and learn a completely new way of living…
