Last night cemented my thoughts on code‑switching, but brought it out in beautiful color and passion. Watching Benito (Bad Bunny) stand fully in his identity — without shrinking, translating, or softening — reminded me how powerful it is when authenticity isn’t a risk, but a choice made with conviction. It made me think about the journey so many of us take: learning to adjust ourselves to fit into rooms that weren’t built with us in mind, and then slowly, courageously, reclai

As we get ready for another New England Patriots Super Bowl appearance, I’ve been thinking about what football — and the Super Bowl in particular — really means to me. It’s never been just another day. It brings together so many of the things I love: good food, the ultimate team sport, and friends and family gathering for the game, the halftime show, or even just the commercials. It’s a day that has something for everyone. I still remember my first Super Bowl. It was 1992, an

At different points in our careers, a moment arrives when an idea sparks—an opportunity that feels both exciting and possible. You feel the need, you see the path, and something inside you says, “This could be it.” These moments don’t come often, and when they do, we either step toward them or let them pass. Looking back on my own journey, I can clearly see the opportunities I seized… and the ones I let slip away. The missed ones almost always trace back to the same culprits: