Introduction: The Song You Didn’t Ask to Hear Rejection doesn’t just hit once and fade away—it sings like a melody, looping in your mind with every setback. For me, this song played loud and clear as I navigated building Fun on the Run Plus One. Investors politely...
Introduction: When Life Throws You a Curveball Listen, I’m just going to say it—this Thanksgiving had me all the way in my feelings. Growing up in a big family with six siblings, Thanksgiving was always a beautiful mess. Loud laughter, side-eye shade, hugs so tight...
How Embracing Change Transformed My Life: Why You Should Never Shrink for Anyone Ever felt like the world wanted you to stay the same? Here’s why you shouldn’t. Growing up, I was surrounded by familiar faces—people who loved me, who cared for me, yet often saw me...
Man, let me tell you, I’ve heard more “no’s” this year than I can count—over 500 job applications and 100 pitches to VCs, all stacked up like bricks in a wall. There was a moment when I pitched to a venture capitalist who I thought was my golden...