Know Your Rock Bottom: A Lesson in Self-Awareness
I remember my rock bottom. I was standing outside an old church in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The church was locked. It was the middle of the winter, it was cold, and snow was on the ground. I paced slowly to keep warm, and my weathered North Face jacket did its best to keep the […]
You Can’t Spell Health Without Heal
What does it take to turn courageous ambition and bold dreams into reality? Perseverance and a will to forge ahead in the face of life’s inevitable obstacles are some solutions. In line with our mission to celebrate success and inspire others to persist in achieving their goals, we highlight Sylvia Feliciano, a global trailblazer changing […]
8 Simple Strategies to Avoid Leadership Burnout
Are you experiencing work overwhelm? Or even full-blown burnout? You’re not alone. Today, a whopping two out of three full-time workers are wrestling with burnout, according to a recent Gallup study. To boot, the World Health Organization (WHO) now classifies work-related burnout as a “syndrome” and an “occupational phenomenon.” But what does that mean in the real world? […]
My Summer Journey of Change
There is so much goodness in this world. I have just been on a two-month adventure through 10 American States — and what I witnessed were people helping others, laughter, some concern, and the most beautiful natural places I have ever seen. Zion Utah and Bryce Canyon topped that list. We walked trails that twisted around snow-filled […]
Serena Williams and Mark Cuban Invest in Digital Support Network for New Moms
Serena Williams and Mark Cuban are investing $3 million in Mahmee, a startup that provides resources for mothers during pregnancy and through the first critical year of parenthood. There is a gap between the quality of care for pregnant mothers versus mothers who have just given birth. The most vulnerable time for mothers and babies […]
How My Executive Career Survived Sexual Abuse
When I was eight years old an Irish man named Brendan showed up at my family home in Mexico. Three weeks later he was asked to leave. We never spoke of him again. Thirty years passed. One night in May 2010 I had a series of dreams that helped me understand I had been a […]
World’s Largest Collection of Celebrity Mental Health Stories Aims to Heal
Supportiv, a support network that matches users with peers for anonymous, real-time chats on any mental wellness topic – from everyday life struggles, anxiety, stress and relationship or work conflicts to grief and loneliness – has launched the world’s largest collection of celebrity mental health stories at on their website. “We typically see only bits and pieces of […]
Historic Opioid Legislation Passed
On 28 September the U.S. House of Representatives passed historic, comprehensive legislation in a vote of 393-8 that creates new resources and better policies to help the millions of patients and families impacted by substance use disorder. Now that both Chambers have approved the final version, the package will be sent to the President’s desk […]
How to Run an Eco-friendly Company in a Demanding Marketplace
As we face the daily effects of climate change, overconsumption and the questioning of whether our industrialized world is sustainable, I was grateful to be asked to give my thoughts on the subject. As the CEO and Founder of a natural cleaning products company for the past 23 years, I have certainly gone through many […]
The Economics of Pain: America’s Opioid Epidemic
Pain is one of nature’s strongest forces. Pain makes the hand recoil at the flame and provides the instinct to duck when a rock is heading your way. Pain is also one of the most bedeviling forces in nature. Ancient people understood pain when they could see a gash or crooked finger. If pain was […]
