Author: Christopher Palma

Who are the modern-day leaders in personal growth? Which self-help guru will future generations talk about the way we talk about Dale Carnegie? Operating sans crystal ball or time machine, we can’t say with certainty, but we have a few ideas we feel pretty confident about. Here are 10 of

In the heart of downtown Denver’s business center stands Guard and Grace, a culinary gem that has been redefining the steakhouse experience for nearly a decade. At the helm is Nikki Guard, a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry and the co-owner and beverage director of TAG Restaurant Group, which

Empathy—the ability to understand another person’s feelings and emotions—is an essential skill in the workplace and beyond. A key component of emotional intelligence, empathy helps us relate better to others, from loved ones to coworkers and customers. But what if the line between our feelings and what other people feel

Emily Nelson spent every summer in the small mining town of Wallace, Idaho, where her grandfather, Lance Stanley (affectionately known as “Papa Lance”), owned The Brooks Hotel. A miner by trade, Papa Lance acquired the property in 1993 after he gave up his career mining silver and took over the

Personal development is an estimated $43.77 billion-dollar industry, and it’s also expected to grow. If you go online and search for “personal development,” you will be bombarded with book suggestions, podcasts and online courses. It’s great to invest in your own personal development. Most of us want to be better,

In middle school, when all her friends were raking leaves or shoveling snow for a few bucks, Jess Mah was starting her first company: a server-hosting business that brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars—much more than her teachers were making. She never told her friends about her penchant for

For venture capitalist and angel investor Brianne Kimmel, what started as a genuine interest in bringing people together and deepening communities ultimately turned into a full-fledged career. Today Kimmel serves as founder and managing partner of Worklife Ventures, a venture capital firm “designed for the new era” that invests in

In the media’s evolving landscape, podcasting has slowly built up its momentum as a powerful medium. Podcast listenership is experiencing an unprecedented surge with 31% of Americans (approximately 89 million people) stating they have tuned in to at least one podcast in the past week. It’s only natural for companies

In the fast-paced world of business, where change is the only constant, investing in your professional development isn’t just a wise choice—it’s a strategic move. One of the cornerstones of this approach is the belief that entrepreneurship is an extension of our aspirations, making entrepreneurship a lifestyle. This is where

From clearing criminal records for second chances to supporting cancer survivors with delivered self-care goods, these 10 women are creating their own industry niches. Read on to learn more about these trailblazing women and the work they’re doing to pave the way for a better future. Sheena Meade, CEO of