Despite the exponential growth of franchises, there is often an unparalleled aura that surrounds family-owned businesses. Perhaps it’s the smell of a recipe of grandma’s pierogis from generations past, or the detail that uncle puts into car design that gravitates many towards family-owned stores. For older family businesses, after years and years of survival, how do these … [Read more...] about It’s All in the Family
The Origin of Our Bonds
In a lifetime, we are exposed to a plethora of complex personalities, relationships, and connections, that we may choose to resonate with or potentially, reject. In navigating through classes, Twitter, Linked In, and Instagram provides us with limitless potential connections to form. Within a few seconds of discussion, one can determine whether to extend this connection or if … [Read more...] about The Origin of Our Bonds
The Roots of Our Personality
As teens begin to navigate their character, a shift in personality perception of parents occurs. At this stage, teens can analyze their parents and observe and analyze their flaws more indepthly. While teenagers begin to question their parents and family, they are at the peak of defining who they are. This may cause some to resent their parents’ flaws, but for others to … [Read more...] about The Roots of Our Personality
Sickness and Success
As many college students begin their first day wondering how to balance a schedule of multiple classes, those with health concerns may face the fear of balancing class and their health. While many gears focus on getting good grades, achieving their dream internship, and staying involved in campus life, those who are suffering from health concerns, may be battling for their … [Read more...] about Sickness and Success
Her Vision of Success
While many in the US have been pushing past gender stereotypes in careers, there still is a large gap that divides successful women and men. The vision of a male CEO can be seen by many Americans. The US has never had a female in the position of president, has a gender wage gap, women underrepresented in STEM fields, and many more. We are still facing the consequences of gender … [Read more...] about Her Vision of Success