SAM Frida

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Authenticity: The Original Design

Authenticity: The Original Design

Proof: Unique designs, like Apple’s, are crafted with intention—not just to function, but to resonate with users through aesthetics, simplicity, and a sense of identity. They stand apart, setting a standard that others often replicate. The imitators, while cheaper and...

The In-Between That Defines Us

The In-Between That Defines Us

Life is bookended by two certainties: a beginning that feels uncertain and an ending that often carries sorrow. But the magic lies in everything that happens in between. The joys, the struggles, the mundane moments—they’re what make it all worth living. How do we...

Experience vs. Integrity: Who Do We Trust in Leadership?

Experience vs. Integrity: Who Do We Trust in Leadership?

The recent Senate hearings for cabinet nominees have sparked an interesting debate, as seen in Abbie Phillips’ segment on CNN. Some argue that experience outweighs a person’s moral values when it comes to serving in positions of authority. But can we truly separate...

The Price of Your Soul

The Price of Your Soul

What does it mean to sell your soul? When you exchange your soul—your essence, your unique blueprint—for money, you’re not just making a deal; you’re giving someone else the keys to your operating system. You’ve monetized your individuality, your truth, and handed...

Ceasefire: Who Gets Credit or Who Gets to Live?

Ceasefire: Who Gets Credit or Who Gets to Live?

Ceasefires are moments when humanity should take a collective breath. Yet here we are, once again, arguing over who deserves the credit. Was it Biden? Was it Trump? Maybe it was neither—or maybe it was both. Does it matter? Does assigning credit bring back lives lost...

The Humanity in Preaching

The Humanity in Preaching

Sometimes, we encounter people who seem to be “preaching,” and it annoys us. Their words might feel intrusive or misplaced, sparking irritation or judgment. But what if we paused for a moment and considered their story? What if their words come not from arrogance, but...

The Courage to Wear Your Soul’s True Colors

The Courage to Wear Your Soul’s True Colors

When you dilute yourself to fit into every 7-Eleven aisle or mainstream shelf, you become invisible. Authenticity is not about blending in but about standing out, even if that means being a flavor fewer people choose. The world celebrates individuality in words but...

When Your Career Path Isn’t a Ladder, But a Map

When Your Career Path Isn’t a Ladder, But a Map

Who says life or your career has to follow a straight line? Manager to director, director to VP—it’s the path we’re taught to take, but is it the one that truly feeds your soul? What if the real goal isn’t about climbing a ladder but about following a map—your map,...

Their Hate, Your Power

Their Hate, Your Power

Insecure leaders wield control like a shield, projecting authority as a means to mask their own wounds. Narcissistic leaders are not inherently “bad people”; rather, their behaviors stem from unhealed pain, often rooted in childhood experiences. Yet, for those who...