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Thursday Tapestry: The Courage Issue
It took courage to attempt my first half marathon (3.5 years ago) on the Arctic ice sheet. Read more here. Of late, I've been thinking...
5 days ago3 min read


Thursday Tapestry: AI That Sees, Chats That Heal and Harm, Well-Being Buckets, Tech Fails and A Chuckle!
Chinese-American computer scientist Fei-Fei Li - the "Godmother of AI" - is currently in Singapore! And that's a good reason to focus...
Mar 262 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Longevity, the Wisdom of Elders, and a Grin
Saudi Arabia, my 81st country, was an eye-opening and inspiring journey! February may be the shortest month, but it's a good time to talk...
Feb 262 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Ambient Stress, Charting Your Own Path, and A Wry Grin
Saudi Arabia, my 81st country, was an eye-opening and inspiring journey! January has flown by in the blink of an eye! To those...
Jan 292 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Your Top Picks, and 5 Things I Can't Live Without!
Warmest greetings from Fermin and me. Happy Holidays! Can you believe it? Just like that, we've wrapped up an entire year of Thursday...
Dec 25, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Roger x Rafa, Boardroom Diversity, Sabbaticals, and A Chuckle!
It's the last Thursday of the month, which means it's time for our regular catch-up! There's a lot to unpack this time - we look at the...
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Resilience, New Identities, Navigating Liminal Spaces, and a dash of humor!
I've recovered from my run, and I’m ready for our monthly catch-up! So, grab your favorite drink and let's jump in—there's so much to...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Pre-Dawn Adventures, Growth Mindset, and a Dash of Humor!
I recently had the joy of hosting a much anticipated workshop crafted exclusively for solopreneurs! So what was my biggest takeaway? Read...
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Olympics, Refreshing Career Moves, Glass Art and Modern Technology!
Did you know that Seattle is widely regarded as the heart of North America's studio glass community? Let me tell you all about it below!...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Solopreneurship, Sport and Paws
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson I...
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: The End of Work, Embracing AI, and Designing Your Future
Grateful for the massive turnout at the launch of "Why Not? Thinking about Singapore's Tomorrow." It's a 572-page tome, brought to life...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Whirling Dervishes, AI & Wisdom, Decoding Culture, and a Chuckle
Earlier this month, I visited an extraordinary city that is a cultural gem. Keep reading for the big reveal! I'm thrilled to usher in...
May 29, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Learning from Madonna and LeBron, Strategizing Your Life, Running for a Cause, and a Chuckle!
We ran a half marathon as part of our training plan for the Chicago Marathon in October and to support an important cause. Keen to join...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Off the beaten path, Free courses from Harvard, “Why Not?” and A Chuckle
I took a quick trip to a country that features one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. What's your guess? (Hint:...
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Poetry, Professional pivots, and Preparing for the Next Mountain
#Throwback Mount Kilimanjaro, December 2022. Hoping for a similar "room with a view" on my next mountain adventure! Where am I headed?...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Behind Boardroom Doors, My Origin Story, and An Epic Adventure
On 12 January, winter storms across the US resulted in over 2,000 flights canceled and nearly 6,000 delayed. I was there. Massive thanks...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Thursday Tapestry: Career Shifts, OpenAI, Art, and a Dash of Humor!
I'm super excited to kick off our very first official monthly newsletter! It's been a long time coming, and thanks to input from many of...
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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