Published inQuarter to 10·Updated Apr 21, 2021WorthyWe are more than our circumstances. Originally published in Vocal Slowly, as if his shaking, wrinkled hand would cause a clamor, my grandfather, Adil, pressed his index finger to his lips to indicate I stay quiet. I nodded just as carefully to show that I understood the seriousness of our…Fiction8 min readFiction8 min read
Apr 6, 2021Member-only10 Ways to Refresh Your Company BlogThere’s no need to bang your head against a wall.Blogging For Business2 min readBlogging For Business2 min read
Feb 11, 2021Member-onlyWhy We Should Care About Britney SpearsHer conservatorship sheds light on the fragility of women’s financial rights and autonomy I was just as mesmerized as all of you. She was beautiful to look at, about to be hugely successful, and was belting out a soprano to lyrics only a high school sophomore could love. But as…Britney Spears8 min readBritney Spears8 min read
Oct 26, 2020Member-only3 Lessons from My First Year as a Freelance WriterOn Halloween 2019, a few months before COVID-19 arrived in the United States and uprooted our lives; I made a bold and difficult decision to leave a successful career in public relations and set-off on a path to become a freelance writer. Scary, right? Part of a two-income family, I…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Published inQuarter to 10·Oct 16, 2020Member-onlyThe ShowdownShe cocked her eyebrow. Ballsy. Going toe-to-toe with her was not part of the plan; after all, we started as friends. But eventually, lines were drawn, emotions escalated, and the stakes got higher. Me? I aim to see this through to the end. Giving in would cost me my self-respect…Moment Of Truth3 min readMoment Of Truth3 min read
Apr 30, 2020Member-onlyA Congregation of One: Observing Ramadan During the PandemicA little time apart makes the heart grow fonder. Religion’s ability to unite seemingly different people under a single banner is about the power of the collective. As tribal creatures, the groups we choose to be part of is fundamental to our identities and way of life. …Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Jan 24, 2020Member-onlyHe Drew Her Close, the Sudden Nearness Stunning Her Into Submission…and Other Things Writers TypeReigniting your passion for professional writing | Freelancer Files #2 I came across an article from fellow Medium writer Tom Kuegler the other day, which made me spill a bit of coffee as I skittishly checked my surroundings in fear of being exposed. On my phone was a dark truth…one…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Jan 17, 2020Member-onlyEven Introverts Dream of GreatnessWe desire the same success as everyone else. | Freelancer Files #1 I am an ambivert, and, likely; you are too. A what? Ambiverts are people whose personalities fall somewhere in between “extrovert” and “introvert” characteristics. They “exhibit extroverted behavior to different degrees in particular situations. …Introvert4 min readIntrovert4 min read
Nov 13, 2019Member-onlyAdd One Part Intention and Two Parts PatienceYou end up with a recipe for life. When cooking lentil, Mom taught me to heat the onion and garlic in oil separately from the lentil itself. “Carefully sear them in a saucepan until both are golden-red,” she said. “The edges should fray, but don’t burn it.” Once done, I…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Oct 5, 2019Member-only4 Ways to Jumpstart Your ConfidenceBecause sometimes you need a reminder of how awesome you are Everyone’s confidence wanes now and again. During the last 10 years which I’ve spent in public relations, I developed a thick skin, a strong point of view and a nagging persistence to promote my clients. Despite being confident in…Confidence5 min readConfidence5 min read
