DESCRIBING MYSELF
Candid in how I communicate: I’m straightforward with my delivery, honest with my intentions, and unafraid of sharing my perspective. This reflects the level of authenticity that I strive to maintain with others in all settings because I do my best work when I feel accepted for who I am and what I bring to the table. My candid approach to communication serves me well in creative settings because it reveals my commitment to improving, growing and always moving towards something better.
Curious in how I perceive the world: My innate sense of curiosity pushes me toward the unknown, the unfamiliar, and the thought-provoking. I've never been afraid of a difficult question or conversation, and ambiguity is a place I'm comfortable occupying. Curiosity has manifested itself in an eternal love for learning that gives me the courage to confront any challenge head on. I’m eager to ask questions, learn on the fly, and collaborate on projects.
Confident in my outer and inner being: My personality comes with inherent dualities, which might explain why personality tests have always struggled to categorize me (Myers Briggs can't even decide if I'm an I or an E). My interests widely vary and my charisma emboldens those around me in a group or team setting. Call it spunk or quirk - I’ll always have a new documentary to discuss, album to recommend, road-trip to plan, or entrepreneurial idea to pitch. Life's too short to be anything or anyone other than your truest self.
These personality traits compose an accurate picture of who I am. When meeting new people, I seek to get beyond surface level interaction and find real connection; I especially cherish enriching conversations, experiences and ideas. I am eager to test my savvy and earn my keep, learn from others and eccentrically add to the collective mission of any company, organization, or individual I work alongside.
INNER ANIMAL
Prior to living abroad in London, my exposure to foxes was limited to literary stereotypes as tricky bandits, occasional cameos in nature documentaries, and Wes Anderson’s film “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” To my surprise, London is home to many red foxes who can be spotted scavenging in gardens or scampering through empty streets after sunset. An unexpected fox sighting was always a pleasant surprise on my commute home from work. Fascinating to behold, London foxes imparted a new admiration for these mysterious creatures in me.
If I could magically transform into any animal and adopt its essence, I’d choose to join the fox family because I identify with their traits and draw subtle lessons from their behavior. Foxes take a tactical, industrious approach to solving problems; they are intelligent and cunning in their decision making. The fox leads a purposeful approach to life that I strive to emulate in my own as a human. Other canines live in packs, but foxes socialize in small, familial groups (although they're often solitary and highly self-sufficient). I love time with my tight-knit group of friends and family but enjoy the thrill of embarking on a solo adventure. During a recent Yellowstone visit, I witnessed a troop of foxes hunting in their natural habitat - the same feeling of awe I felt for the city prowlers in London returned for these wild creatures.
Historically, foxes used their ingenuity to evade hunters and mystify humans, earning them an infamous reputation in folklore as sneaks or thieves. Put the hen-house looting aside - I believe foxes are clever, misunderstood creatures who make the best out of their precarious position in a human-dominated world. They’ve proven resilient and adaptive in new conditions and environments as tenacious animals with style and poise to spare. All in all, I'm proud to identify with the aura of these fluffy creatures and would be honored to join their kinfolk. Until shape-shifting is possible, I'll continue to relish in past moments of crossing paths with them late into the London night or on the plains of Montana (and admire from afar on #FoxesofInstagram).