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I Am A New Yorker – A Commemorative Poem by Vincent Pasquale, NYC Firefighter, 2001

I was in NYC on 9-11-2001. I lived directly across from the Mayor’s residence. We had the NYPD and snipers as our security detail, especially with a range of diplomats in the building (my neighbors). There were about five reasons I could have lost my life that day, but fate intervened, including having a meeting… Continue reading I Am A New Yorker – A Commemorative Poem by Vincent Pasquale, NYC Firefighter, 2001

Gloria Steinem ‘Created New Paradigms Of Womanhood’ – Lessons

When I last met Gloria Steinem, I talked with her about my late great-great aunt, Miriam Michelson, who was a “Gloria Steinem” of the late 1890’s early 1900’s. Both of them forcefully and yet elegantly empowered women to seize their political, cultural and economic power. Aunt Miriam was a journalist, author, and activist for women’s… Continue reading Gloria Steinem ‘Created New Paradigms Of Womanhood’ – Lessons

‘An Industrial Revolution Unlike Any Before.’ But Rigid Infrastructure Is Holding It Back

“It’s a moment of immense opportunity” but the grid & infrastructure are holding it back, says Schneider Electric’s EVP Avice-Huet, issuing a call for bold leadership.Read More

Career Advice For Difficult Times From 5 Extraordinary Women Leaders

It’s easy to feel off-kilter now & wonder about your career. Here’s advice from 5 accomplished women from different industries, different perspectives & different roles.Read More

6 Strategies For Urban Climate Action That Work – From Women Changemakers At Smart City Expo

4 billion people live in cities. How can they thrive in the age of climate change? Here are 6 strategies from women leaders in 4 countries from Smart City Expo 2025.Read More

Halloween’s Creative Fun Is An Ecological Nightmare. What To Do About It.

Halloween costumes & decorations are an ecological nightmare & expensive at a time when families are struggling financially. Here are more ecofriendly & cheaper ideas.Read More

Driving Change In The Car Rental Industry – Traveler Demands, Technology And Risks

Your next Uber ride might be in a Hertz rental car. Here are top market dynamics driving change in the car rental industry, and how Hertz is reinventing the business.Read More

Does A.I. Make Our Bridges, Roads, Buildings Safer, Smarter And More Resilient?

Hundreds of cities & towns across the globe are redesigning their infrastructure, and A.I. is now a critical and transformative tool to do so. But does it make them safe?Read More

Advice For Female Founders In ESG From A Veteran Venture Capitalist

What do female founders seeking venture capital need to know? Here’s advice I took away from an in-depth exclusive interview with veteran VC Cecile Blilious.Read More

What’s In Your Hotel Room, Really?

56% of U.S. adults stay in hotels per year, as do 77% of business travelers. But what’s inside those hotel rooms? What’s the story in the furniture, carpet, etc.?Read More