Bowling Balls & Butterflies or the Journey of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Friends, I was excited to present this speech at Stanford for the #IvyPlus alumni affairs conference. They asked me to teach something in 5 minutes. This is what I said… Bowling Balls & Butterflies 

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Hugo Perez: Filmmaker, Artist, International Man of Mystery

Nicholas talks to Hugo Perez on the role of a filmmaker and artist in times of social upheaval, intellectual dissidents, and of course his beloved books. Discover what inspires his creative energy and what you can learn from his journey. LISTEN TO PODCAST

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A State of Opportunity

If you are reading this post, you are likely familiar with the concept of turning a challenge into an opportunity. If you are like me, you have spent several years of your life saying, “Oh yeah, definitely, make that challenge an opportunity.” You have nodded silently or even gregariously when this sage advice has been…

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Say “No!” to Resistance

I’ll let you in on a little secret. When it comes to my personal creative goals I often have a hard time completing them. For those of you who know me that will likely come as a surprise. And for those of you who don’t know me you are probably thinking, “who cares?” But the…

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What is a Revolutionary Daydream?

What is a Revolutionary Daydream? A Revolutionary Daydream is the spark between an idea and action. It is the space where passion transforms into reality. It is the moment when the journey begins. Who am I? Well, since you asked, I believe a reflection is at hand…Ok, maybe not a reflection so much as a…

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