There was a particular type of job that I really wanted but although I felt capable, I also felt unqualified on paper, and that’s what I kept telling myself. The result of that self-talk was refusing to even apply to those types of positions. A spiritual mentor rebuked me on that frame of thought and […]
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The Work. The Life. The Balance. with Stephanie Rodriguez, Sr. Research Assoc. Scientist
NOTE: This is interview is not neurodivergent-related content. This feature makes no claims that the guest is neurodivergent. What kind of work do you do? My job title is Senior Research Associate Scientist. I work for a biotech startup company called Arbor Biotechnologies. We’re a gene editing company that focuses on creating genetic medicines to […]
Grace Over Grudge: How to Handle Hurt When Getting Even is Easy
If someone acts in a way that’s prickly to you, what’s your natural response? You know. They talked over you while you were telling a story, showed up considerably late and didn’t apologize, or maybe talked behind you when you weren’t around to speak up for yourself. Does your blood boil to where you secretly […]
The Work. The Life. The Balance. with Esmerdis Dixon, Professional Model & Minister
NOTE: This is interview is not neurodivergent-related content. This feature makes no claims that the guest is neurodivergent. How did you get into modeling? I’m from the Dominican Republic. When I was a teenager, a lot of people would tell me that I should do modeling because I was very skinny and tall. I was […]



