What To Do When You See Someone Being Harassed

Aug 22, 2015 | Life

It was early evening, just after the sun set, around 7 PM on Fall night in Brooklyn. My husband and I were walking through the crowds outside of Atlantic Terminal. I saw a young woman, walking alone, get approached by a man with a clipboard. “Heyyy!” he said, “Do you...

Why Are We So Afraid of Having These Conversations?

Aug 18, 2015 | Life

A man jumped out from behind a subway pole at me while I was absorbed in my cell phone late this evening. I jumped, startled. He started to ask me about whether or not an F train was coming, and then, mid-sentence, said: “Wait, why did you jump? Why are you...

Why I’m Not Writing As Frequently

Jul 31, 2015 | Writing Practice

I’m not writing as much as I’d like. Part of it is intentional – I joined a startup a few months ago, and I made a commitment to myself that I’d focus on my new job and keep my energy streamlined, so I wouldn’t get burned out. I did that. But...

Have You Ever Saved Someone’s Life?

Jul 25, 2015 | How People Work

In high school I worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I had a few close encounters — just a few feet from me, below my line of sight, a 6-year old began to drown in four feet of water. Her toes barely skimmed the floor of the pool, and her arms fluttered up and...