

When the Kids Become the Teachers
No child comes with an instruction manual. But parenting a child who refuses to compromise her authenticity has taught me something unexpected: sometimes the kids become the teachers.
Sep 172 min read


Different Shores; Same Sea
From Taiwan and Japan to Hawaii and states outside of Texas, we all converged for the ultimate “bro trip” (as my daughter called it), smack in the middle of the Lone Star State, where one of surfing’s best-kept secrets exists: Waco Surf — a tiny mecca of man-made waves.
Aug 13 min read


A Two-Hour Refuge from a Divided World
We weren’t just sipping tea anymore. We were Muslims, Jews, Christians, and Agnostics swapping stories, laughing, crying, and finding unexpected common ground. Sabri guided it all like a master conductor—his baton replaced by a tea glass, of course.
Jul 164 min read


The Stories We Carry: Owning Your Narrative
Every face tells a story, and every story deserves to be told. I explore the power of owning and sharing your own narrative.
Nov 20, 20242 min read