When America raced to send the first men into space, they trained their astronauts in one critical skill above all others: the art of not panicking. This isn’t just a fascinating piece of history – it’s a powerful lesson for every leader. In today’s high-stakes world, where every decision impacts your team and organization, mastering calm under pressure isn’t … [Read more...]
Savor Tooth Tiger: Brown Butter Blondies
Some of the most delicious recipes in the world start with butter, but there is yet another way to make butter even better…browning! Your entire home will be filled with the decadent, toasty scent of butter. Browning the milk solids in the butter creates additional flavor that gets unlocked thanks to a chemical change called the Maillard reaction. Much like the way that bread … [Read more...]
An Extraordinary Woman in Any Era
In celebration of Women’s History month, I would like to honor a woman who made a huge impact on science and the medical field with her discoveries and contributions and was very much ahead of time. This person is Marie Curie. Up until the early 1800s, women were unable to own property, have legal rights to their children, go to a university, earn equal wages or enter many … [Read more...]
Julian Villela is Back on the North American Broadway Tour!
Exciting news for Broadway fans and Lake Nona residents alike – Julian Villela is making his highly anticipated return to the stage! Featured in Nonahood News in August 2024, Julian’s incredible journey began with a whirlwind 10-month North American Broadway tour, where he dazzled audiences with his portrayal of “Young Simba” in The Lion King. After performing over 130 shows, … [Read more...]
Nona.Life.Style: Combat the Closet Chaos With a Capsule Wardrobe
We’re a month into a brand-new year. How are we doing, team? I’m just now emerging from a haze…induced by overly hectic holiday celebrations and that flu virus that hung on for ages. So while the calendar reads February, it’s feeling more like January 1. My desire to set fresh goals in ’25 is coupled with overwhelming piles of new stuff that landed in my house from well-meaning … [Read more...]