Author: Christopher Palma

“So, what do you do?” It’s a question we’ve all been asked on long plane rides and at awkward cocktail parties. Sometimes, the answers are quite boring and vague. But for those with niche careers, they are unlikely to ever meet someone else in their field, and they’ve become some

After YouTube creator Jason Appleton’s grandfather died, he would occasionally hear stories about him from his aunt and uncle. Appleton found himself wishing he had spent more time talking to his grandfather about his life.  “When I was young, I remember my grandfather. But I didn’t value him,” says Appleton.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 77 million Americans—or one in every three adults—carries a criminal record, whether that’s an arrest, a charge or a conviction.  Some 650,000 people are released from prison each year. That’s a weighty portion of the population attempting to reenter society and facing

When Amy Pickard’s mother died suddenly in 2012, she was understandably grief-stricken. But she also felt frustrated and overwhelmed, since her mother didn’t plan ahead for her death.  “I would have given anything to talk to my mom just one more time, but it wasn’t to hear her tell me

Chris Orzechowski does not wear watches. But that didn’t stop him from writing copy for the luxury timepiece brand Filippo Loreti in 2016, a campaign that raked in more than $5 million in just 30 days to become the 18th largest Kickstarter campaign  at the time. His secret: Before writing

According to the US Department of Labor, the Black unemployment rate hit a new high in March 2024. It is 6.4% for us, while the rate has decreased to 3.8 overall. But when it comes to Black women, the situation is even more concerning. Our unemployment rate went from 4.4%

Johnny Sirpilla’s transformative story began when he was in his late 20s. He and his wife Susan had tried for years to have children, and it was finally happening. Triplets, two boys and a girl. But Susan’s water broke at six months, and their beautiful babies didn’t make it. Today,

Black Maternal Health Week ends tomorrow, but our challenges in having children continue. So, we couldn’t be more excited to see journalist and Project Runway host Elaine Welteroth and the GOAT, Serena Williams, join forces to launch The Birth Fund. The two decided to do something to address the alarming

In the world of fame and fortune, some celebrities go beyond the spotlight and strategically build wealth through diverse investments. After all, versatility is key in the entertainment industry—just as much as it is in the bank. On average, celebrities invest $38 million per investment venture and a third have

If laughter truly is the best medicine, then shouldn’t we all be laughing more at work, where we spend a third of our lives? Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. According to Paul Osincup, corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book,