SAM Frida
Unfiltered – ish
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
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...
The Root We Ignore
At work, when problems arise, we instinctively dig for the root cause. We analyze, strategize, and troubleshoot until we uncover the source. Yet, when it comes to our personal struggles—or the actions of others—we often skip this step. We judge behavior. We react to...
The Ripple Effect of Unchecked Content
Facebook’s decision to stop fact-checking reflects our society’s obsession with instantaneous gratification and profit over responsibility. Social media platforms, like food, feed our minds. What we consume shapes who we are. When companies prioritize profit over...
The Power of Intentional Connection
When you step into a conscious and awakened state, your choices shift. Who you allow into your circle, who you share meals with, and who you trust with your energy become deliberate acts of intention. Your presence carries weight—a healing force, a golden touch. It’s...
Burning Bridges and Finding Calm
Some bridges are beautiful when they burn. They symbolize the versions of ourselves that no longer exist. When we grow, we leave behind old layers of who we were. For some people, those versions of us still live in their minds, and they cling to what once was. But as...
Cause and Effect: The Ripple of Dishonesty
When you hurt someone—use them, deceive them, or take advantage of their trust—the impact doesn’t stop with that person. You might think they’ll never figure it out, that they’re too naive. But when the truth comes out, the damage goes deeper than you realize. The...
The Freedom in Not Waiting for an Apology
Validation doesn’t come from someone else’s apology. It comes from within you, rooted in your own experience and emotions. Your feelings are yours to own, not something to be held hostage by another person’s acknowledgment or understanding. For a long time, I thought...