PinnedTraveling Light: The Key to HappinessWhat does it mean to “travel light”?Sep 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024
PinnedYou Are Stronger Than You ThinkYesterday I experienced the power and the magic of having someone, who I trust and respect, believing in me and not letting me quit.Jul 21, 202290Jul 21, 202290
The Power of LoveI recently heard this quote in a rom-com movie: “You like because, and you love despite.”Oct 16, 202315Oct 16, 202315
If Love Songs Were About Your Mission and VisionI have always wondered what would happen if you interpreted some love songs as referring to your life’s mission and vision instead of…Jun 16, 202233Jun 16, 202233
The Beautiful Aftermath of a MistakeI will never forget what happened when I went to a Turkish Rock concert a month ago.Apr 27, 20224Apr 27, 20224
On Taking Risks, Perseverance, Life and DeathThis morning, on my way to work, I witnessed a tragic, but also inspiring event that can teach us many lessons.Apr 21, 2022Apr 21, 2022
Trauma, Feelings, and the Power of CompassionThere is a character in a Turkish series (Kösem Sultan) that got me thinking about how traumatic events affect us on so many levels. Murat…Apr 7, 202230Apr 7, 202230
6 Tips to Feel Better When You Are Feeling DownSometimes our day is not going as planned. We feel down, stressed out, anxious or unmotivated, and we want to change that.Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
When Life Gives You Dry Cake Batter, Make Cookies Out of ItCooking, Decision-Making and Self-DoubtFeb 1, 20214Feb 1, 20214
5 Steps to a More Loving, Closer RelationshipHas your partner ever complained that you don’t listen to them or don’t understand them? Has he/she stopped sharing as much as they used…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
6 Steps to Improve your Communication with your PartnerHow many times have you begun talking to your partner and ended up feeling frustrated and misunderstood? Are you so tired of fighting that…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
8 Tips on How to Talk to Your Partner About Couples TherapyAre you considering starting couples therapy but are concerned about how to discuss it with your partner? Here are 8 tips that can help…Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021
My Adventures in TurkeyThis past May I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Turkey. After many years of dreaming about it my dream finally came true. And I had…Jul 12, 20191Jul 12, 20191
Published inUX CollectiveCraigslist: Usability Testing and Redesign SuggestionsRedesigning one of the most chaotic websites in the world.Mar 14, 20182Mar 14, 20182
Creating “Keep Moving!” : My Design JourneyI’m very excited to have finished the “Interaction Design Specialization”. It’s been a great journey, full of learning and growth.Jul 18, 20172Jul 18, 20172
Heuristic Evaluation of Two Travel WebsitesI conducted a heuristic evaluation of two popular travel planning websites: Travelocity and Expedia.May 24, 20172May 24, 20172
Enterprise Personas: a Case StudyI recently worked with a company that wants to keep their customers at the center of all of their decisions. They approached me to do some…Apr 13, 20171Apr 13, 20171
How to Create Your Ideal Design CareerOn 01/25/17 I participated in a Chegg UX mixer event where two UX veterans, Kyrie Robinson and Alex Logan, talked about how to take control…Feb 3, 20171Feb 3, 20171
Obstacle or Constraint? You DecideDesigners, be careful what you teach your kids. I taught mine about constraints. Next thing I know he challenged me to redesign a gas…Jan 30, 2017Jan 30, 2017