Navigating My Vocation and Equality: The Butker Effect

I’ve been thinking a lot this week about what living my vocation means. After hearing Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s heartbreaking commencement speech, everything in me wants to hibernate. The loud silence from the Kansas City Chiefs, broken only by owner’s wife Tayvia Hunt defending Butker, has made the week harder. The Message to …

Even When You Don’t: Freelance By Jen

Sometimes you have to go back to move forward. Remember who you were – and realize who you are.

When Corporations ARE People: Freelance Friday

When corporations are people, good things can happen. This is my ode to Alamo Drafthouse, the best people I know.

Positive Dread: Freelance Friday

Positive dread in my professional mindset has been my biggest struggle of late. Here’s how I’m handling it – and how I’m trying to fix it.

Beauty in Sight: Freelance Friday

Beauty is everywhere. Even better? It’s gloriously subjective. Take the time to find yours, and then keep the beauty in sight.

Dream the Dreams: Freelance Friday

As children, we’re taught to plan what we want to be. Why can’t we keep doing that as adults? Dream the dreams. Stay in your magic.

Freakin’ Learning: Freelance Friday

Freakin’ learning against your will is kind of the worst, no matter what line of bull the scholars feed you. But sometimes, and stay with me…it can help.

The Weight of Wait: Freelance Friday

Making excuses is easy – but even a little procrastination can hurt you when you need help the most. How to shed the weight of the wait.

Remember the Wins: Freelance Friday

In this year of setbacks, it can be hard to remember the wins. But they’re closer than you think.

The Land of Make Believe: Freelance Friday

The Land of Make Believe may feel light-years away from adulthood, but it’s actually closer than you think. Jump on the trolley with me.