On February 2nd, which was fittingly Groundhog Day, I hit a mark that I never thought I'd see in my life — jobless for 2 years and 4 months.

Hiring is a two-way street. While an employer is evaluating candidates, candidates should also be evaluating the employer. And when an organization’s communication is inconsistent—or worse, nonexistent—during the hiring process, you have to ask yourself: If this is how they treat potential hires, how do they treat their employees?

Someone recently went on a rant about Anthony Volpe, calling him unwatchable, saying he’s the “fourth-best shortstop on the team,” and...

“I’m sorry you’re going through that.” Those words might not seem like much, but they hit me harder than I could have imagined. In more than 22 months since losing my job, no one had ever said that to me. Not once.

Respect isn’t something that’s owed based on a title or position—it’s earned through actions and authenticity.

Age has nothing to do with accomplishment, and achievement has nothing to do with years

"He was always running around, like a motor, always in motion. His nieces and nephews even called him “Uncle Motor.”"

Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and honestly, disillusioned. Life’s challenges have piled up in ways that make it hard...

"At its core, being a supportive friend isn’t about solving the problem; it’s about showing up."

At Falcon Design Studios, empathy fuels our designs, strengthens relationships, and helps us create branding that truly resonates.