Nonfiction
In the heart of Vermont’s lush Green Mountains, there’s a place where joy and nature intertwine in a delightful symphony, a place called Golden Dog Farm. Picture this: a sprawling, family-owned organic haven producing some of the finest maple syrup, honey, fruits, berries, and nuts, all while being watched over by a “happy” of Golden…
I was the first white person these kids had ever seen; at first, they were scared, and then they realized I was just a silly bald guy, and they followed me everywhere. This Village is in the northeast of the country, an hour or two north of Jos, and “Boko Haram” took some of these…
The History of Pitch Decks by “Og” Imagine, if you will, the scene: a dimly lit cave, flickering shadows cast by a modest fire, the air filled with anticipation. Og, the caveman entrepreneur, stands before the tribe, clutching a series of crudely painted rock slabs. Each slab is a prototype of the first-ever pitch deck,…
This interview took place over several months. Each question was asked and answered in separate encounters. In an era where the lines between truth and fiction blur with unsettling ease, it becomes imperative for journalism to dive deeper, to seek out the stories that lie in the shadows of our daily discourse. I, found myself…
Defending the Fourth Estate: Catherine Herridge’s Stand for Press Freedom and the Battle Over Confidential Sources. In a striking affirmation of the enduring conflict between journalistic integrity and legal authority, veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge stands at the vortex of a legal storm that challenges the very foundations of press freedom in America. Herridge, renowned…
As someone who has traversed the globe, producing documentaries in over 60 countries, I have witnessed firsthand the spectrum of human experience. From the ravages of war, conflict, and violence to the critical issues of food safety and mental health, my journey has spanned the most pressing concerns of our time, including major topics like…
“We are all broken; that’s how the light gets in.” Once upon a not-so-distant yesterday, nestled within the twists and turns of sobriety’s journey, I, a steadfast navigator of the clear-headed seas, found myself 12 months strong—a year of clarity, resilience, and the steadfast avoidance of any and all vices. Yet, little did I know,…
I own a Fire TV on an Insignia Platform. As I’ve navigated the expanding universe of smart technology, my Fire TV has stood out as a beacon of progress. With each passing day, it seems to acquire new abilities, transforming from a mere conduit for streaming to a central command post for my living space….
In this deep dive, I examine the financial challenges of film production, with a particular focus on budget overruns. In the high-stakes arena of film production, where creative aspirations soar and financial realities tether, the art of balancing the books becomes as crucial as the art of storytelling itself. As a seasoned media executive, I…
At some point in our lives, we all reflect on our past experiences. In the quiet moments of self-reflection, I’ve come to recognize guilt as an intimate part of my own narrative—a signal, perhaps, of my conscience grappling with the past. I believe this personal acquaintance with guilt, in its most introspective form, serves a…
