So, You’re a Multipotentialite. Here’s How to Break It To Your Specialist Family.

When I was a kid and I heard Margaret Cho complain about her strict, Asian parents, I was bowled over. It was so relatable, and there weren’t many other Asians in the small Texas town I grew up in, so I had no idea this was a shared experience. Generalizations be damned, Margaret spoke the […]

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Why You Need Your Multipotentialite Inner Child

I never really grew out of childishness. It’s just so fun. Children get to be curious, silly, and playful, and there’s something delightfully mindful about the capacity they have to get absorbed in an activity for hours on end. Naturally, we can’t remain entirely childish forever, but I’ve been thinking lately about which parts of […]

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What’s Your Multipotentialite Origin Story?

SCENE: OUTDOORS A shadowy figure is unloading barrels from a truck. We see the words, “WARNING: WEIRD CHEMICALS” emblazoned on each barrel as it is placed into a deep hole. Finally, the shadowy figure fills the hole and drives away. The camera pans underground to reveal a leak in one barrel of WEIRD CHEMICALS. We follow the […]

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Supporting Multipotentialite Kids is Out Today! (And we’re having a 48 Hour Sale)

Hi multipotentialites! Woo hoo! I’m thrilled to announce that my new video guide for parents is out today! It’s called Supporting Multipotentialite Kids, and you can grab a copy here. I’ve designed this video to be helpful for parents, teenagers (feel free to watch it with your parents!), educators, or even adults who want to […]

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Supporting Multipotentialite Kids is Coming Out Next Week (Here’s a Sneak Peak + Contest!)

Hey Multipods! I have some really exciting news for you today. After nearly a year of research, a heck of a lot of writing and a few live presentations, I am ecstatic to announce that my new video guide, Supporting Multipotentialite Kids will be coming out next Wednesday, April 23! I’m really proud of this […]

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Playing Music Might Aide in Your Success

Multipotentialites are highly creative people. I’ve seen this reflected in the arts, music, healing arts, spirituality, maker culture, and other areas. I’ve noticed that many multipotentialites have picked up a musical instrument (or two) at some point in their lives, Emilie and myself included. Both of us share the violin and guitar in common. A […]

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Multipotentialites, What Do You Wish Your Parents had Done Differently?

“I know exactly what I want to do. My parents just aren’t really cool with it…” One of the teenagers who attended a presentation I gave at a high school last year raised her hand and started with this. In fact, several of the students at the talk had questions related to pleasing their parents […]

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Are Your Friendships as Varied as Your Interests?

As a multipotentialite, the whole “fitting in” thing can be a little tricky, not just in regard to career, but in your social life as well. A few months ago, I was hanging out with a friend. We were sitting on her front lawn chatting, and she started telling me about how she felt like […]

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