Author: Christopher Palma

When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety

My hands grip the ladder, knuckles turning white as I carefully step down on the floor of the clear acrylic orb. Taking one of six seats, I realize it’s colder than I expected, but after all, I am floating in near-freezing waters on a Seabourn Antarctica cruise. Our Seabourn submarine

$4,509,252—that’s the amount of unpaid labor that 385 freelancers across 38 states have added to the “World’s Longest Invoice” at the time of this writing. This initiative by the Freelancers Union raises awareness for one of the key challenges for freelancers across multiple industries—getting paid.  The number of freelancers in

For business travelers and road warriors, learning how to stay healthy while traveling can pose a significant challenge, especially when they are faced with prolonged periods away from their usual daily routines. While occasional breaks can be refreshing and enjoyable, frequent travel can disrupt one’s training plans and overall well-being.

“Can I buy you a coffee and pick your brain?” It’s the phrase that strikes existential dread in the inboxes of accomplished professionals from a variety of industries. Those following in leaders’ footsteps, or trying to figure out how to ask for mentorship, have long asked for free career advice

The following three Black female artists all have one thing in common: Their vibrant digital art features joyful depictions of women of color. These artists have each forged an impressive career in art that is both unique and authentic. Read on to discover how these talented Black female artists have

Until recently, it was rare for employees to work abroad as digital nomads. But since the beginning of the pandemic, when many businesses switched to employees working 100% remotely, the concept is trending—leading to a threefold increase in the number of digital nomads from 2019–2022. Ready to hopscotch around the

Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to

Nosotros Tequila, started with two friends selling tequila out of their backpacks and became the largest self-distributing tequila and mezcal company in California at one point.  It was a Friday night in September 2015. Carlos Soto was sitting in a bar conducting a social experiment by watching what drinks people

Next generation leaders are set to shake up the workplace as we know it. Gen Z are more educated, with early benchmarks showing that post-millennials are enrolling in college at a significantly higher rate than millennials did at the same age. They will also comprise 27% of the workforce by