Earlier this year, I started freelancing for d.trio — an award-winning marketing agency based in Minneapolis. I love the fact that d.trio is small and nimble, yet still wrangles big-league clients, like the Target Corporation, Wells Fargo and the American Red Cross. I recently wrote a guest-post for the agency’s blog, and d.trio co-founder Megan Devine [...]

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of doing a little personal branding for Nailah Blades (aka The Polka Dot Coach). She’s a stellar human being — a career coach with a background in strategic planning and the sole proprietor of Safiya Beauty, a line of sumptuous organic body products. So, when she asked if [...]

Crunch. Squeak. Slam. August has hit the brakes. Can’t quite recall what happened this past month? Me neither. Good thing there’s Google. And the “filter by month” post feature in WordPress. Without further ado … here’s a hand-picked bouquet of the last 30 days. It’s a Unicornicopia! For your perusal: ♥ How To Maximize A [...]

Some people are so damn cute you just wanna Lennie* them. I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Amy Estes (aka Just A Titch) in person yet, but I’m pretty damn sure she is 100% grade-A Lennie material. Just look at that smile! *Lennie. Verb. Def: To squeeze to death with ferocious fondness. See: Of [...]

Holy hotcakes! I just realized that my blog-o-versary is 17 days away. I feel compelled to celebrate, as only a gay / groovy / Swedish / Jewish / scholarly / smutty / socially-conscious / writer / editor / organization freak can … with a triumvirate of treats! { 1 } One the day of my [...]

I spend the majority of my waking hours pumping people up + pimping people out: revamping their brands, helping them hustle and crafting the right taglines, logos and bios to broadcast their talents. Clients often bubble into my inbox when they’re facing a career chasm. They want to quit their job. They’ve been laid off. [...]

Writing to you from my brother’s Brooklyn crash pad, surrounded by amiable Boston Terriers and waves of futuristic euphoria. A couple life updates. Dig in. Gigs + Rates. I’ve recently taken on a couple of long-term, ongoing clients (most notably Danielle LaPorte of WhiteHotTruth.com, who y’all should start worshipping tout de suite). I’m still working [...]

Welcome to Things I Love Thursday! A weekly round-up of ferocious praise and vehement fist-pumping. The TILT concept originally sprang from the mind of Gala Darling. I’m proud to march in the virtual TILT parade, too. With further ado … Here’s. What. I. Love. Now. ♥ USHER I have a deep-running obsession with hip hop and [...]

I’m in Brooklyn till the 21st of August. Sweltering. Scuzzy. Sumptuous. I’ll be dog-sitting a little gremlin named Pip… And eating toasted bagels with vegetable crudité + belly lox… And listening to Usher’s “Raymond Vs. Raymond” album on repeat. Forevvvvs… If you’re in the ‘hood, and you’re a nice person, I’d love to make your acquaintance. [...]

Welcome to Things I Love Thursday! If you’re new around here, a quick history lesson: TILT originally sprang from the mind of Gala Darling, International Playgirl. Lots of bloggers (myself included) have joined the TILT parade — it’s a stellar way to shout your gratitude into the Interwebz, and connect with other kidlets who are feelin’ [...]