A post that literally no one asked for… But one I still feel inspired to write. This post is part of a larger – sometimes internal, sometimes external – conversation I’ve been having. And a discussion I wish I’d had with myself a bit earlier in […]
And no, this isn’t going to be one of those articles where it’s all ‘ha ha, when I said hate, I meant love.’ So, I’m starting 2019 out on a spectacularly negative note, and I hope you don’t mind. As much as I try and love […]
So, thus far in my social media career (for lack of a better definition), I’ve managed to travel on a few overseas visits. Mostly, they were for specific properties, and once for a speaking engagement in Jordan. I’ve also had my share of trips fall […]
Hey Dubai restauranteurs, GMs, and various F&B personnel, Courtney here! After a few years of ‘official’ dining in the country as A to Za’atar and living here for 11 years, I thought it might be helpful to put together a short list of suggestions. Let me […]
Before June, and perhaps, before the industry changes forever, let’s clear the air. First of all, I’ve never considered myself an Influencer. I don’t categorize myself as one, and I’ve never set out to become one. I have spoken about this differentiation to both private […]
Yes, I am one of those people who like to check in on a yearly basis and attempt to make (somewhat) realistic goals for the coming year. Sometimes I do this on my birthday, sometimes I do it at the start of the year. Anyway, […]
“I know what I bring to the table, so trust me when I tell you, I’m not afraid to eat alone.” ~ Unknown First of all, I love this quote. And for reasons I won’t go into today, I’m really feeling it. Let’s just say […]
So, I happened to read this article this week, Turning 17 at Chili’s, and it touched something in me. For a tl;dr version of the essay, it’s about growing up middle class in the United States and what it meant to celebrate a birthday at a […]
So, I thought it might be fun to make a ‘hype’ video of sorts for my little blog. Let me know what you think! (Its permanent home will be on the ‘Work With Me’ tab.)