Imagine this: you’re on a 100-foot tall roller coaster, slowly climbing your way to the top. The coaster creaks beneath you as you roll higher and higher. Soon enough, you reach the top, and the coaster stops. Your heart is racing, your breaths are shallow, and you might feel sweaty or even sick. ... READ MORE»
50 Actions You Can Do Today To Give Back
During the COVID-19 global health crisis, being there for one another is more important than ever. Even if it’s from six feet away, the only way we’ll get through this is together. As I discuss in Chapter 4, “Disrupting - An Essential Part of Success,” of my book, Dream Big! How to Reach ... READ MORE»
How To Research For Your Dream
Imagine this: you’re lying in bed, dreaming about all the wonderful things you hope to accomplish in your future. There is so much you want to achieve, but where do you begin? How do you turn your dreams into reality? You’re going to need a plan, and every good plan begins with research. It’s ... READ MORE»
How to Find the Best College for You: The Guide for the College-Bound Student
Choosing a college can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Going to college is an incredible opportunity. You’ll meet new people, see new places, and achieve things you never thought were possible. College will be such a large part of your life, so you want to make sure you choose the right place ... READ MORE»
10 Influential Young Leaders In STEM
It is never too early to start working towards your dreams. All over the world, young people are accomplishing great things even while facing enormous challenges. As I wrote in Chapter 4 of my book, Dream Big!: How to Reach for Your Stars, “Instead of simply taking a gloom-and-doom attitude, a ... READ MORE»
How To Build Self-Care Into Your Day
The journey towards reaching our dreams is not a quick one. More often than not, accomplishing our goals takes years or even decades, and along the way, we can become tired and worn out (I know I’ve sure been there!). As I talked about in Chapter 7, “Finding a Balance” of my book, Dream Big!: How to ... READ MORE»
How to Find Your Cheerleaders
There’s a common saying that goes, “it takes a village.” This means it takes a collaborative effort, a support group, a community, to get things accomplished. When it comes to accomplishing your dream, this is no exception. Accomplishing a dream requires months and years of hard work and dedication, ... READ MORE»
11 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Space Industry
Within the last century, space exploration has blasted off (pun very much intended!), with incredible women behind some major accomplishments. From reaching new heights to developing new technologies, we would not have the knowledge we do about space today without these women. And yet, most people ... READ MORE»
#LetsLaunchAbby: The Mars Generation’s Journey To Space
As I think about potentially (finally!) achieving my dream of heading to space, I’ve also been doing some reflecting on what brought me to this point in life. If you have your own dreams in space or STEM, the start of my journey may not look so different from yours. The reality is that I wouldn’t be ... READ MORE»
5 Common Habits of Highly Successful People
When thinking about your dream, who do you look up to? They may be an outstanding inventor or a pioneer in their field. Whoever this person is for you, think about their story. Ask yourself: how did they accomplish their dream, and how can you follow in their footsteps? The answer has to do with ... READ MORE»
