Tag: Resilience
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Art Helps Her Find Her Way After Leaving Uni in Singapore
From a Practical Path to a Creative Lifeline In Singapore, many students feel pressure to pursue careers that seem stable. For Dorcas Tang, the path toward a science or architecture degree seemed sensible at the time, even though her heart longed to create. Her story is not just about choosing a different major; it’s about…
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Nana Ama McBrown Encourages Resilience at Accra Women’s Conference
Nana Ama McBrown Delivers a Resilience Message at Accra’s Emerge New Woman Conference Ghana’s capital, Accra, hosted a pivotal gathering of women on December 27, 2025, as the Emerge New Woman Conference brought together participants from diverse backgrounds to share experiences, celebrate achievements, and delve into personal development. The event, under the theme “Rising Together:…
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Nana Ama McBrown Inspires Resilience at Accra Women’s Conference
Overview of the Emerge New Woman Conference The Emerge New Woman Conference held in Accra on December 27, 2025, brought together a diverse group of women to share experiences, learn from one another, and pursue personal development. Hosted in the heart of Ghana’s capital, the event emphasized resilience, leadership, and the continual journey toward empowerment.…
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How artists coped with the video game industry layoffs in 2025
Understanding the 2025 trend The video game industry has faced a prolonged wave of layoffs through 2023, 2024, and into 2025. Artists—concept artists, 3D modellers, animators, texture artists, and sound designers—found themselves balancing creative passion with real-world financial pressure. While headlines often focus on studios and executives, the human impact sits with individual artists who…
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My Cultural Awakening: How a Turner Painting Helped Me Accept Thyroid Cancer
Finding a Hidden Diagnosis Through an Accidental Scan In May, a routine upright MRI for a minor arm injury unveiled more than a sprain or inflammation. A small mass in my neck appeared on the screen, and the world shifted in a few heartbeats. A formal diagnosis of thyroid cancer followed, a term that sounded…
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Thailand’s Year of Environmental Upheaval: 2025 Under Siege by Pollution, Disasters, and Shifting Regional Dynamics
Introduction: A Year Marked by Environmental Struggles Thailand faced a landmark year in 2025, where environmental degradation, extreme weather, and evolving regional dynamics converged to reveal the country’s vulnerabilities and resilience. From choking air and polluted waterways to unexpected seismic disturbances, the year tested public health systems, local economies, and strategic priorities for climate adaptation.…
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We Survived 2025: Lessons in Resilience and Renewal
Introduction: Why Survival Became the Benchmark If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that survival is not a small feat, even when the world pretends otherwise. The year didn’t come wrapped in fireworks or headlines about instantly dramatic breakthroughs. Instead, many people found themselves navigating everyday pressures—economic shifts, climate anxiety, and the constant barrage of news…
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We Survived 2025: Why That Counts as a Win and What We Learned
Introduction: A Year That Tested Us All If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that survival isn’t a minor achievement. In a world that often equates success with constant announcements, the quiet act of enduring can feel like a radical win. This year demanded resilience from individuals, families, communities, and institutions alike. It pushed us to…
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We Survived 2025: A Fresh Look at Resilience and Renewal
Introduction: The Year That Demanded More Than Milestones If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that survival is not a small thing, even when the world pretends otherwise. We moved through a year that tested patience, health, and the simple routines that anchor daily life. It wasn’t about the big announcements, the glossy successes, or the…
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Pedaling Identity: Cycling the UK on a Wooden Bike
Introduction: A journey on wood and memory Eight years after leaving Ethiopia for England, I found myself caught in the monotony of an intense biochemistry degree at Imperial College London. My days were spent in labs, lectures, and a routine that felt more like a cage than a classroom. In the midst of studying health…