BUSINESS
Generation Flux. An ongoing series of interviews with people whose eclectic career paths are the new norm. FastCompany.com
Tapping the Prison Market. Prisons are big customers for products that promote safety and sustainability. Inc. magazine, February 2012
As Smartphones Get Smarter, You May Get Healthier: How mHealth Can Bring Cheaper Health Care To All. Fast Company, February 2012
Google Wants Your (Small) Business. Why is Google giving away free business websites? Inc. magazine, December 2011
Case Study: Targeting the Right Market. Fun and Function had a successful business marketing directly to the families of special-needs kids. Targeting a larger, institutional market could mean faster growth — or the downfall of their brand. Inc. magazine, October 2011
The Don’t Do Lists. Experts including designer Milton Glaser, Silicon Valley lawyer Ted Wang, venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson, and Backcountry.com founder Jim Holland offer tips on logos, lawsuits, presentations, succession planning, and more. Inc. magazine, October 2011
Moksha8 Finds New Life for Old Drugs in Latin America. Bloomberg.com, October 2011
SAGE’s Latest Knockout: $95,000 Lab Rats. A division of scientific-chemical giant Sigma-Aldrich has built what it says is a better animal model for many human diseases. And the innovative technology they used could pave the way for tweaking DNA in higher animals, too. Fast Company, June 2011
“The Case for More (Not Less) Regulation.” A profile of Fred Keller, CEO of Grand Rapids plastics manufacturer Cascade Engineering, who wants American business to be responsible … again. Inc. magazine, May 2011
“Support Groups for Start-Ups.” A look at events where budding entrepreneurs can polish their business pitch–before they get in front of real investors. Inc. magazine, February 2011
Entrepreneurs We Love: Chuck Lacy. A former president of Ben & Jerry’s has big ideas about grass-fed beef production. Inc. magazine, December 2010/January 2011
“Unleash the Merch-inator!” The story of Phineas and Ferb, the hippest, nerdiest, unlikeliest hit on TV — and, maybe, Disney’s very own SpongeBob. Fast Company, November 2010
“Bring on the Entrepreneurs!” A Special Report, Inc. magazine, July/August 2010 (written with Amy Barrett)
“What Makes Frank Run,” profile of biomedical entrepreneur Frank Reynolds and his company’s revolutionary treatment for spinal cord injury, Inc. magazine, March 2010
“Coping With Fury at a Price Hike,” case study on online music retailer eMusic, Inc. magazine, March 2010 (plus followup from February 2011)
“The Future of the Human Body,” Inc. magazine, October 2009
“A Recession High Note,” Inc. magazine, May 2009
“The Ultimate Business Tuneup for Times Like These,” Inc. magazine, January/February 2009 (contributor)
“Blue Is the New Green,” Inc. magazine, November 2008
“How We Did It: Crane & Co.,” Inc. magazine, October 2008
“The Sucess Gene,” Inc. magazine, April 2008
“Primetime Exposure,” Inc. magazine, March 2008
“Understanding Geeks,” Inc. magazine, December 2007
How I Did It: David Katz, CEO of AEE Solar, Inc. magazine, September 2007
Case Study: American Flatbread Franchising, Inc. magazine, April 2007
“Cafeteria 2.0,” Fast Company, December 2007
Dreamers: “Got Ideas?” Profile of Ben Kaufamn, Kluster founder, Reader’s Digest
“Buddhists in the Boardroom,” Corporate Board Member (registration may be required)
CONSUMER/GENERAL INTEREST
21 Top Time-Saving Cities, Real Simple, April 2010
Best Places to Live, 2009, Money magazine, August 2009 (contributor)
“13 Things Your Grocer Won’t Tell You,” Reader’s Digest, March 2009
“13 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won’t Tell You,” Reader’s Digest, February 2009 (Plus 5 More Things…)
“13 Things Your Kid’s Camp Counselor Won’t Tell You,” Reader’s Digest
“13 Things Your Computer Person Won’t Tell You,” Reader’s Digest
“13 Things Your Pharmacist Won’t Tell You,” Reader’s Digest
Make It Matter (profile of Robert Moody, founder of Reel Expectations program), Reader’s Digest, December 2008
“Easy Ways to Exit Awkward Situations,” Real Simple
“Simple Strategies to Avoid Privacy Leaks,” Real Simple
“How to Replace Practically Anything,” Real Simple
“What the Leader Wants,” Colors #64
KIDS AND PARENTING
“Which Tech Gadgets Are Right for Your Child?” Real Simple Family
“Checking Your Child’s Symptoms Online,” Real Simple Family
“Raising Good Grandparents,” Cookie magazine
