Apr 12, 20201 minSleepless in Harlem I can’t sleep. I stay up until 3 AM every night staring at the ceiling. Though I could easily blame it on anxiety, I don’t think that’s t...
Apr 10, 20201 minWriting a Book, Because What Else Can I Do?I began working on a book over the weekend. Right now, it’s looking like a book of essays compiling personal experiences with work experi...
Apr 9, 20201 minI miss...I miss subway delays. I miss the lines at Whole Foods. I miss Sheep’s Meadow on a sunny day. I miss walking through Time Square to get to...
Apr 8, 20201 minThat Awkward Moment When... We Turn To SocializationI read this tweet yesterday that joked about how socially awkward we are all going to be when all of this is over. At first, I laughed. B...
Apr 7, 20201 minThe Productivity Rollercoaster Ride That is COVID-19 My productivity and morale have been all over the place lately. I’ve had moments where I’m in my element and in the zone, and moments whe...
Apr 6, 20201 minLet Productivity Take A Backseat During This Epidemic There is this immense pressure we put on ourselves to be productive during this time. Work on that side project you’ve been wanting to wo...
Apr 4, 20201 minSocial Distancing Requires Certain Privileges Washing your hands is easy, if you have access to clean water. Killing germs is easy, if you have access to and can afford hand sanitizer...
Apr 3, 20201 minOur Internal Response to COVID-19At Knotch, we have not only had a corporate response to COVID-19, but we have had an internal response as well. From a benefit perspectiv...
Apr 2, 20201 min"Future Of Work" is Now."Future of Work" is no longer some distant concept. It's here. COVID-19 has forced our hand. It has challenged the way businesses operate...
Apr 1, 20201 minKnotch's New Career SiteAfter hours of work, Knotch has a new career site! Below quote from the new career page about what Knotch means to me: “From the moment I...
Mar 31, 20201 minThe Art of DistractionLast night, my therapist asked me how I have been coping these last few weeks. I struggled to find an answer. The truth is, I have been c...
Mar 28, 20201 minPrivilege Doesn't Go Away During a CrisisWe are all affected by this crisis, but it’s important to remember our privilege now more than ever. This effects us all differently, and...
Mar 27, 20201 minForgive YourselfI’ve been trying to be more forgiving with myself this week. I have spouts of intense focus, where I get more work than I could ever imag...
Mar 26, 20201 minReflecting: One Year at KnotchA year ago today, I started working at Knotch, and what a year it has been! I have often joked that start up years are like dog years - o...
Mar 25, 20201 minCoping with COVIDWe all cope differently in this crisis. At first, I’ll admit, I doubted the severity. Early on, most news seemed to point to just another...
Mar 24, 20201 minStigma Breaking During This CrisisNow, more than ever, it’s important for People leaders to break stigmas. The stigma around this virus. The stigma around mental health. T...
Mar 21, 20201 minStir CrazyIf you are like me, you are going a little bit stir crazy. Little actual face time with others. Limited time outside. Lower energy from w...
Mar 17, 20201 minProductivity for Extroverts During the COVID-19 EpidemicI’m an extrovert. I didn’t realize the extent to which social interaction effects my day to day until this outbreak. Struggling with anxi...
Mar 12, 20201 minMe Too: My Harassment StoryWhen I was 16, I applied to work at a local pizza place that my best friend worked. I didn’t get the job, despite her putting in a good w...
Mar 11, 20201 minMy Mental Health JourneyI see a therapist and psychiatrist. I have experienced suicide in my family, and I, too, have considered suicide at the lowest points of ...