This is a good listen for anyone needing a push to put themselves out there and to accept imperfect, chaotic and unfamiliar situations as a way to meet people, learn things and enliven yourself.

We tackle the quote: “So I recommend that everybody here join all sorts of organizations, no matter how ridiculous, simply to get more people in his or her life.”

This is WORK: Underlined

Please meet Cynthia Pong. She came to me by way of super-connector and personal board director an occasional SVU actor, Sarah Storm. Cynthia Pong packs a lot of punch. A one time public defender turned career coach / founder of Embrace Change. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the disadvantages women, and especially women of color, face in the workplace . We also talk about starting your own business and the elusive topic of helping people answer the question “What Do You Want.”

Watch full episode on YouTube.

Jennifer Fisher came by this week.

She has a lot of energy and a spicy, strong, fuck-it-let’s-do-it vibe.

Her baubles are also next level.

We talked about working for what you want, failing and figuring things out, the importance of salt, toothpicks and being happy being yourself.

If you’re looking for a gift for the girl who already has everything - check out our Food52 x Jennifer Fisher toothpick!

https://jenniferfisher.com/products/toothpick

If you’re looking for beautiful things for home and table - don’t miss our Black Friday / Cyber Monday bonanza - Everything is waiting for you on Schoolhouse and Food52.

Watch full episode on YouTube.

This is WORK Conversations.