The Journal of Cultural Conversation

3 Can’t Miss Book Review Sites

If you’ve ever been stuck with a real snoozer of a book during a flight, you understand the worth of a good book review site. While taste is always subjective, these sites will increase the odds that you’ll find an engrossing book. Even better, browsing through review sites is a terrific way to find new [...]

July 14, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity

I know from experience that trying to power your way through a creative block almost always ends in frustration. From writing to practicing music to even getting ready for Pilates training, I’ve been there. Instead of fighting to get water from a well that’s run dry, try these simple techniques that will allow help you [...]

July 9, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

3 Food Blogs To Feast On

I confess: I’m not a good cook. The good news is that I love food – appreciate it, take part in all of its celebrations, creativity and laud its unwavering ability bring together people through a daily common activity. Simply put, food – and the act of dining or eating – are powerful symbols of [...]

July 6, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

LifeLabs: An Oasis for the Curious

Note: This interview is cross-posted on The Huffington Post. Thinking of increasing your ‘allure and impact’? You might want to consider taking a class in surprisology. Surprisology is just one of the many courses offered by LifeLabs New York, an educational incubator for ideas and practical impact. I came upon LifeLabs based on a friend’s [...]

June 30, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

A Mighty Heart: Mariane Pearl Interview

*NOTE: This was originally published on TJCC two years ago. It’s one of the interviews that has remained with me over time and I’m excited to share it with new readers as well as those who have already seen it – the message is powerful. For most of you, Mariane Pearl needs little introduction. A [...]

June 20, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

Why Family Is Never Far Away

This is a guest post from the wildly talented Karli Hannan, a fabulous friend and colleague who is known for her enthusiastic spirit. A fellow passionate traveler, I’m thrilled to have her join us here! I love to travel. Even if I’m sitting at my desk at work, I can travel somewhere in my mind [...]

June 12, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

From #Trust30: Where In The World?

If we live truly, we shall see truly. – Ralph Waldo Emerson A few days ago, I joined the Ralph Waldo Emerson #Trust30 writing initiative and thought today’s writing prompt was a perfect discussion for this group of explorers. Prompted from the explorer himself, Chris Guillebeau:

June 4, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

On Feminist Summer Camp and FIGMENT’s Creative Community

It’s official: summer has arrived. And with it, a sense of newness, creativity and community. Two of my recent articles on The Huffington Post talked about upcoming summer events here in NYC that are completely unrelated, yet touch on the cultural topics of feminism and creativity — topics we cover regularly here on TJCC. The [...]

June 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING →