Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein) answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? As a sensitive person since childhood, I acutely felt my own emotions and dramas as well as those of my family and friends, and even strangers, plus the sensory stimulation of being alive. Growing up in a book-and music-filled household...

Book Notes #21 – Be Useful

This is a helluva book. So much value packed into each page. I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t just motivating me but giving me practical tips on how to become the best version of myself. The book is well organized into seven thematic, instructional chapters...

Book Notes #20: The Woman In Me

I read this book for er… research? Well, I am in the music industry. But for real, I grew up in the MTV TRL era when Britney Spears was blowing up. And I’m sticking with my plan to read for pleasure (instead of for research). So, I read Britney’s book. I’m glad I did....

Book Notes #19: Zen in the Art of Archery

I read this book because I’ve heard a lot about it. I also read it because it’s short (~81 pages), and I was looking for a small read over the holidays. Why not something about zen? Zen In the Art of Archery By Eugen Herrigel Though this book is brief, it’s rich (and...
On MLK Day and Uncle Andy

On MLK Day and Uncle Andy

Today seems like a good day to share this. This is a picture of Ambassador Andrew Young and me in 2011. Ambassador Young served as a top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congressman, Ambassador to the United Nations, Mayor of Atlanta. He’s also my Godfather,...

Book Notes #18: “The Method” By Isaac Butler

I read this book because I know almost nothing about acting. Sometimes you just want read about something completely new. This book is about its namesake, the method, a form or philosophy of acting. After reading this book, I still can’t tell you what exactly...
Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali! 🪔 Today is the day. When the world seems dark, Diwali comes around & reminds us that light can always triumph over darkness. Or…let me put this in LinkedIn lingo: May your celebrations be as bright as your future goals! 🌟💫 Mom & I wrote the...
Edition #54 – Joy Buolamwini answers 7 questions

Edition #54 – Joy Buolamwini answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? As a researcher and an artist, I have used scientific papers and poetry to convey my discoveries and perspective on AI. At this moment in the evolution of AI, I decided to put on the author hat and write a book because far too often the...
Edition #52 – Farnoosh Torabi answers 7 questions

Edition #52 – Farnoosh Torabi answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? I am an author because I love to write, read, educate, and support people along their financial journeys. Books are a powerful instrument in reaching as many people as possible. Books also allow me to tell deep stories, the ones that can...