Shari Berg 
Ashley Lyn Olson always had a passion for writing. Long before a horrible car wreck paralyzed her and took the life of her father, she was espousing about the world around her through the written word. “Words are just constantly coming to me. The words that really shine or stick to me . . . … Read more
As a communications professional and mother of an autistic child, I often am asked how to talk to a neurodiverse person. Let me assure you, I’m not an expert in this field. Just because I have a child on the spectrum and a degree in communications doesn’t make me an all-knowing spokesperson for neurodiverse people. … Read more
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Is it possible to write a book in one weekend? Sure, it is. Just ask children’s author Ammaar Reshi (although he probably wishes you wouldn’t). Reshi, a design manager at Brex, used popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools ChatGPT and Midjourney to create and publish a story called “Alice and Sparkle,” over a weekend in 2023. … Read more
Accessible content shouldn’t be an afterthought. Yet, 90% of all websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities who rely on assistive technology to navigate the internet. Worse yet, 94% of the 33 top-grossing e-commerce sites fail to follow accessibility guidelines. That’s a whole lot of websites excluding a whole lot of potential customers. Forget the … Read more
ARE THE LIFE INSURANCE PAMPHLETS IN the UPSTAIRS DRAWER If you’re wondering what the heck you just read, you’re not alone. Posts like this litter the social media accounts of the fast-food chain Wendy’s. The style of posting is eerily reminiscent of a 5-year-old who got hold of their mom’s iPhone and started posting random … Read more
Everyone is talking about how to prompt AI for better content creation. At least that’s how it seems when visiting networking platforms like LinkedIn. You can’t scroll two clicks without landing on several how-to guides on the topic. Prompt engineers impart wisdom about how to get AI language learning models to do your bidding. Most … Read more
It’s difficult to forget an encounter with Emida Roller. She’s fearless about approaching people with her warm smile and shining personality that draws you right in. Before long, you’ll find yourself asking about her passion and what she does for a living (only to discover the two are one and the same). The genius behind … Read more
Service-based small businesses experience a similar challenge at some point in their journey. They onboard more clients than they can reasonably handle out of fear of not having enough income to survive. Eventually, the pressure of finding more hours in the day to meet all their clients’ needs leads to burnout. That’s where Elena Herrera … Read more
Building your brand organically is hard work. Gaining traction with your content creation on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram is critical for natural organic growth. However, social media engagement is a double-edged sword. It’s that elusive metric businesses of all sizes chase to gain more visibility in the feed. It requires a solid … Read more