Imagine one of your most dedicated employees receives a cancer diagnosis. Such news has a profound impact not only on their life but also on the workplace, affecting productivity, health care costs and the emotional well-being of colleagues. In 2024, the United States is projected to see 2,001,140 new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths. [...]
Over the past two years, I have had the privilege to work for the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah), a nonprofit aimed at helping women business owners run more effective businesses through advising and training. WBCUtah’s mission is to help women build confidence, create opportunities and experience success in business ownership. When explaining what I do for work, I am often asked, “Why is it important to support women-owned businesses?” Here are several reasons why you should support women-owned businesses.
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. With each passing month comes a new theme, but this one holds special significance for me. Working at Project Connection, a nonprofit mental health agency, I witness firsthand how our mental well-being impacts not just our lives but also our families and communities.
My journey into entrepreneurialism (while it feels like I’ve been at this forever) began just over two years ago. During this time, something surprising has grown within me, pushing me to go deeper, question everything and listen to my still inner voice.
My journey into entrepreneurialism (while it feels like I’ve been at this forever) began just over two years ago. During this time, something surprising has grown within me, pushing me to go deeper, question everything and listen to my still inner voice.
You applied, interviewed, received the job offer, accepted, and now it is day one of your new job! Congratulations! All of a sudden, you feel uneasy and thoughts of doubt start filling your head, such as or “I am not good enough” and “Am I qualified for this job?” These thoughts are what is called [...]
After a long career with my former company, I recently transitioned to a new position in a different industry. While I had experience moving between various roles in my previous workplace, these changes usually occurred during restructuring phases, which often had unique application processes. When presented with an external opportunity, I realized I wasn't [...]
Resilience. The word sounds positive, powerful and strong. For me, as a feeling, the word ‘resilience’ brings to mind visions of a warm summer day and the sensation when you point your face toward the sun and feel that perfect warmth of contentment. That’s what resilience feels like to me. As I face change [...]
When the plane bounced around during our approach to Kahului Airport late Monday night, we weren’t terribly concerned. Landing in Maui is a well-known windy and wild ride. My family had been talking about, planning, and saving for a trip to Hawaii for years. We were excited, exhausted, and oblivious to the weather. We [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I came across an illustration on social media titled “Why you should be kind to people.” The picture showed a circle with a small dot inside of it. The circle was labeled “Someone’s life”. On the outside, it stated, “This is what you know about it” and an arrow [...]
