Saludos a Naturaleza

Visitamos a secundó casa de la familia anfitriona en turrialba. Es fácil entender que ‘mama’ prefiere alli; hay campo con mucho árboles, frutas, y casa en piernas. Me senté fuera en bar de piernas, trabajó en la naturaleza. Tías y prima también llegan ahí; hicimos tamales (foto), rodillas, cospo (tortilla de maiz), mondongo y caminamos …

Sencilla Alegria

Mi familia anfitriona fue de vacaciones. Jaimee*, nina de la amiga vino a acompanarme por las noches. Puede ser un poco extrano, especialmente durante Covid y result ser una experience especial… Caminamos despues de mi trabajo y conversamos sobre la familia, pasatiempo, comida, etc. Yo aprendi ella es una superior en la escuela secundaria. Ella …

Caryl and Olivia – Healthier Rice and Lives

I came across Lotus Foods in 2015; it stands out not only by its colorful rice and package but also the wholesome mission: better rice, better farmer life, and better environment for all. I grew up in Taiwan and the back of my home were rice farms. I saw farmers’ life. Thus, I vote with …

David – Teaching for a Brighter Future

David and I met at an Edtech event in Austin during 2018 SXSW EDU. He had a big smile and I was fascinated by his story; David started in Finance, as an account manager of mutual funds in Boston then spent 20+ years in Asia as a finance and technology leader. He came back to …

Yuliya – Turning Passion into Mission-Driven Opportunity

Yuliya and I met at Greater Stamford Toastmaster in 2011. I was a new member. I knew she is “special” from the first time I saw her speaking (evaluation). Yuliya has a keen ear of listening; she provided speakers thoughtful feedback in a positive demeanor. We became fast friends as we share many traits and …