I love Early Bird and it’s not only because I am an early bird myself, but because it’s probably the best breakfast food I’ve ever had. Before I begin to make your mouth drool, I want to let you know that Early Bird is extra special because it’s a hot commodity. Frankly, it’s not easyContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Early Bird is always a good idea”
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Restaurant Review: Aixios has the ambiance.
Aixios, pronounced ek-swa, is a quaint French bistro that sits on a busy corner in my neighborhood. A part of the Crestwood Shops area in Kansas City, Missouri, its elegance and charm make it one of my favorite places. I think the vibe of Aixois is what won me over and the food is certainlyContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Aixios has the ambiance.”
Restaurant Review: Bella Napoli is a mood booster
Bella Napoli is an authentic Italian restaurant and market located in Brookside in Kansas City, Missouri. Though I didn’t experience Bella Napoli until I was 16, the food quickly won me over. I don’t think you can go wrong with a single item on their menu. The pizza, the pasta, the salads and the sandwichesContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Bella Napoli is a mood booster”
Thoughts at the end of my Senior Capstone
I feel very grateful for the JRM 599: Senior Capstone: Entrepreneurial Media class. I think it was the perfect opportunity to work on all of the materials I need to have ready for my upcoming job search. Getting all of that together was something I knew would be on my plate eventually so doing itContinue reading “Thoughts at the end of my Senior Capstone”
Restaurant Review: We’re Having Fun the Winstead’s Way!
Winstead’s has been a noteworthy restaurant my entire life. I remember going with my dad, sisters and grandma after my brother was born. I grew up getting a Winstead’s chocolate shake every time I got a shot at the doctor. It became a common hang out spot for my friends and me in highschool andContinue reading “Restaurant Review: We’re Having Fun the Winstead’s Way!”
Restaurant Review: Butterfish is the whole package.
Imagine this: It’s a Thursday afternoon which means the weekend is nearing and spirits are high. You and your roommates have had a long week of classes and work and you need to catch up. Catching up will definitely be better if it can happen over food and some drinks. So… Butterfish happy hour isContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Butterfish is the whole package.”
It’s not always easy to have easy conversations
After listening to Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk, “10 ways to have a better conversation,” I have become hyper-aware of all of my conversations. Just after class the day we watched the TED talk, I had a conversation with my professor, Carol Zuegner, and during that conversation, I couldn’t stop thinking about how I was onlyContinue reading “It’s not always easy to have easy conversations”
Peace of mind when uncertainty is top of mind
“So a career model that celebrated stepping on others or pushing them aside to reach my goals never felt right to me. Working with others is central to what I do and what I care about. No river is truly alone: it’s fed by many tributaries along the way and contributes to other rivers inContinue reading “Peace of mind when uncertainty is top of mind”
The Ins & Outs of my Elevator Pitch
I have to admit that I wrote my elevator pitch in a bit of a hurry. The assignment had been weighing on me a little bit because I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to say. I sat down one night and just started listing things out and once it came together I went withContinue reading “The Ins & Outs of my Elevator Pitch”
From method to madness, a cleaning product success story
The founders of method—a trendy and wholesome cleaning product brand—Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, started with next to nothing. After growing up together and losing touch during college, Ryan and Lowry bumped into each other on a cross country flight in the late 90s. Shortly after reconnecting, they came up with the idea of startingContinue reading “From method to madness, a cleaning product success story”
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