Shari Berg 
When Claire Senita fell during a routine tumbling class a week after her 14th birthday, the fall broke her neck and changed her life forever. “When these things happen to people, they just expect everything will be OK,” Senita said. “I was young and thought I’d go to the hospital and would be OK, and … Read more
Proving defamation seems straightforward until you try it. Someone posts on social media that your business is a fraud. A former colleague tells others you were fired for theft. A podcast host claims you committed a crime you never committed. Your reputation takes a hit, customers disappear, and relationships crumble. Surely you can sue and … Read more
Amy Elliott stared at the noise-cancelling headphones on her desk, wrestling with a choice that would define her career trajectory. Her boss had just told her she couldn’t wear them in the office, and she didn’t know how to explain that without them, the constant chatter and keyboard clicks felt like nails on a chalkboard. … Read more
The business plan has been almost ready for three months now. Your competitor analysis spreadsheet has more tabs than a browser during a research binge. You’ve refined your elevator pitch so many times it could win awards. Yet, you’ve never actually delivered it to a real customer. Meanwhile, that nagging voice in your head whispers … Read more
Remember when AI was supposed to be the future? That gleaming promise of efficiency and automation that would somehow make life easier for, well, everyone? Seems like we foolish, naïve humans may have jumped the gun a bit with that prediction. AI may be helpful in some instances. However, it’s also causing some real harm … Read more
Remember when LinkedIn was just a place to park your digital resume? A static collection of job titles, education credentials, and the occasional “I’m pleased to announce” post about a new position? Those were the good old days. In recent years, LinkedIn has occupied this strange middle ground. No longer just a job-hunting tool, it … Read more
Have you heard? Meta plans to use your photos, videos, and other personal information for nefarious purposes. The only way to stop them is to copy and post a legal-sounding notice on your timeline stating you don’t give your permission. There have been several stories about it. Quick! Find one and share it on your … Read more
Small business ownership is a high-wire act performed without a safety net. Behind every neighborhood café, boutique, or local service company lies an untold story of sleepless nights, maxed-out credit cards, and kitchen tables covered with spreadsheets into the wee hours of the morning. While entrepreneurship is often glamorized as a path to independence and … Read more
Picture this: A sleek, beautifully designed website launches after months of development. The visuals are stunning, the animations are smooth, and the layout is pixel-perfect. There’s just one problem. The copy doesn’t fit. Headlines are too long, product descriptions are awkwardly truncated, and crucial messaging is buried beneath flashy design elements. The result? A costly … Read more
There’s more to starting a successful podcast than grabbing the nearest microphone and waxing poetic. With over 4 million podcasts available, competition is fierce. It’s easy to get lost in the crowd without a well-executed strategy. Avoiding pod fade – that burnout that happens when you realize you’re in over your head – means knowing … Read more