Monica Laurence

This week tragedy unfolded off the coast of Sicily. A pre-dawn squall arose, spinning a water tornado toward a luxury sailboat which was anchored outside the port of Palermo. Within moments the yacht, named Bayesian, capsized in a freak accident, and 7 lives were lost. My heart and condolences go […]

Firoozeh Dumas is a New York Times best-selling author and humorist whose unique blend of wit and warmth has captivated readers worldwide. With her signature storytelling, Firoozeh brings to life tales of family, culture and identity, weaving humor into universal experiences. Her acclaimed works, such as Funny in Farsi and

What will your last words be? I will never forget the final words from my beloved mom: “Always make people laugh.” Her words so beautifully captured the essence of her magnetism while relaying layers of wisdom. Humor is a superpower — accelerating connections, boosting resilience and deepening bonds. 5 Gifts

Maverick Kit Hayes, a strategic coach, ex-Googler, and entrepreneur (see, just launched Time Away!), is offering our first member-led event for Mavericks. And I am so excited to dive in! Mind Your (dang!) Business Masterclass:You know the feeling, you’re so mad you could scream. This person is so out of

I spent the pandemic marooned in paradise. Fiji closed the borders, and I was locked in. No coming or going — for two years. I count myself lucky that I was surrounded by resilient and witty women, who know how to support when the going gets dark. They became my

When people ask me how to accelerate their startup or run faster towards their dreams, my answer is simple — fun first. Seriously. You find the optimal and most effortless path when you tap your inner genius. And your genius comes out to play when it’s … fun. You may