Blanton S. Tolbert, PhD is a scientist, educator, and leader whose career reflects a deep belief that discovery and human progress are inseparable. He is the Jacob Gershon-Cohen Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the molecular mechanisms used by viruses that cause human disease.Continue Reading
CRYSTAL STARKS “Do you grow food?”That’s how it starts.Crystal Starks asks this question like she’s handing you a key you didn’t know you were missing.After 20+ years in tech, ending as a UX Manager at CrowdStrike, she walked away from the corporate world to answer a bigger calling, one rootedContinue Reading
Success has a way of convincing us that we already understand the world. Worse, it convinces us that we are right. If a person has built a career, runs an organization, manages people, or holds a respected position, it’s easy to assume that discipline and clarity must have been partContinue Reading
If you recently looked for a job, you quickly understand that corporate America will no longer allow you to go from one industry to another. The box of business has never been more restricting, as employers no longer see skills as transferable. Glen Shumate has built a 25-year business career,Continue Reading
TJ SHELTON TJ Shelton has served as the James C. Wyant Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education at Case Western Reserve University since January 1, 2022. In this role, he oversees the university’s NCAA Division III athletic programs and physical education offerings. Under Shelton’s leadership, CWRU has reachedContinue Reading
Using the right props and backgrounds can take photos to the next level for models and viewers alike. Bradley Candie photo by D LYFE PHOTO wardrobe by JON LUC BRAND Continue Reading
The journey of life might seem like an accident. The twists and turns, the opportunities taken and lost. But what if the path you took was on purpose the entire time? What if the results depended on you being in the right place at the right time? For James Pickens,Continue Reading
Just as the leaves change, our bodies embark on their seasonal journey, both physiologically and psychologically. Physiologically, our bodies respond to shifts in temperature and daylight. During summer, our heart rate might be slightly elevated due to the heat, while in fall, cooler temperatures can enhance endurance. Sunlight influences ourContinue Reading
ANWAR SHAKID Anwar Shahid is an educator, creative director, and community builder whose work lives at the intersection of culture, conviction, and care. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., he serves as Chairman of the Guide Right Program and the Cleveland Kappa League, leading initiatives dedicated to mentorship,Continue Reading
Ah, the saying, “Beauty is only skin deep.” Such profound wisdom, conveniently packaged into five little words. It’s what kind folks whisper when your new haircut looks like you lost a fight with a weed whacker or when you discover your blind date has a “great personality.” It’s a reminderContinue Reading
