What do Michael Jackson, Frank Zappa, Whitney Houston and Tupac all have in common? We’ve been able to pay tribute to these iconic performers through a series of “holographic resurrections.” These posthumous celebrity appearances have been mistakenly dubbed “holograms,” when in reality Tupac at Coachella, Michael Jackson at the Billboard …
Read More »3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Determine if You're an Effective Communicator
We all know that good communication is the foundation of a successful relationship. Whether it’s with your friend, your spouse or your family, sharing your thoughts and feelings is key to having a relationship based on trust and understanding. So why is it that as soon as we step into …
Read More »Luxury Brands: Do They Have a Place Today?
Are the lifestyles of the rich and famous of poor taste today? It’s a valid question, considering what the world is facing at the current moment. We’re still contending with the pandemic and its variants, which have impacted lives and businesses, led to evictions and prompted job loss and foreclosures. …
Read More »What to Do When You're Not Sure What's Next for You and Your Career
Let’s start with a series of hypotheticals. Let’s say you’ve done well, maybe you sold your company or business. Maybe you made it to the top of your field, and it’s time to pivot. Or maybe you dialed back your career to focus on family for a few years and …
Read More »6 Pro Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs on Building Connections
In the first week of June, I joined the ranks of 50,000 people gathered in Miami for Bitcoin 2021. It was a gathering of entrepreneurs and thought leaders in blockchain, AI, NFTs and artists of all types. CEOs, politicians, founders, investors and the mayor of Miami mingled with artists, musicians, …
Read More »Why I Think We Need Outside Counsel, not Opinions
You may have heard this phrase a million times before: Many people receive good advice, yet few profit from it. As wild as that may be, what if it was actually a good thing? I believe that the majority of insights, guidance and direction are usually based on opinion rather …
Read More »Why Remote Work Works and Tips for Creating A Remote Company Culture
The world has changed dramatically this past year. Each of us had different experiences as we navigated the Covid-19 pandemic.But we all have learned important lessons. During lockdown, I realized that my company, Flowhub, can and should be entirely remote. Here’s how I changed my mind about remote work and, …
Read More »Questions I Asked Myself Before Leaving My Full-Time Job in Pursuit of My Side Hustle
Many people are tempted by the prospect of starting their own company. Entrepreneurship brings the opportunity to be your own boss, solve your own problems and create your own rules. Entrepreneurship can also be a very lucrative career choice — just look at companies like WeWork, Instagram and Slack, which …
Read More »Media Disruption Brings Newer Opportunities to Connect with Consumers in 2021
There are many ways to describe 2020, but one noteworthy word is scarcity. For all of us, the world turned upside down in early March 2020. Just like that, we were sheltering in place. Restaurants and retail closed, and unemployment skyrocketed. Our world was anything but normal, and it got …
Read More »Why Keeping Your Word Is the Best Way to Show Respect
You’re only as good as your word. At least that’s what I was told as a kid. But is it true? President John F. Kennedy certainly thought so when he said, “I would rather be accused of breaking precedents than breaking promises.” In a world where politicians notably and consistently …
Read More »