I have this theory that relationships are kind of like Zoom backgrounds. The first time you get on a video call with someone, you create a pleasant setting, make sure everything is clean and organized, maybe do something fancy with the lighting. You move that one picture that doesn’t match the aesthetic, or you tuck a strange-looking vase under the… View Post
2022 is off to a roaring start. My first month at Sweet Fish Media has been full of new faces, workflows, and new appreciations for podcast production across the board. I could not have asked for a better situation, and I’m so stoked to grow alongside my team and the company. I’m officially fully onboarded as of this week! One… View Post
You know that feeling when you’re working on a project, and you have 50+ tabs open, music on, jumping between pages and ideas so quickly you can hardly process what you’re doing? And then, at the end of the day or work session, you get to close them all out? For me, rolling over into the New Year feels like… View Post
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a family thanksgiving not laced with stress and tension. As far back as I can remember, Thanksgiving Day at home has meant an almost unbearably quiet meal, stiff with a stifled conversation that skims over the meaningful subjects. No relevant stories. No good-natured jokes. No easy-going banter or relaxing with a movie… View Post
Certain places stay with you no matter how many years have passed. One of those places for me is Manito Park. I’ve had many memories there, from friends’ birthday parties to melancholy family outings to chestnut gatherings. My most recent visit got me thinking about roots. For most of my life, I’ve felt like a transplant. Uprooted and dropped into… View Post