Do You Know My Mom?
The author recounts quitting a stable American Express role in 1996 to launch a fashion brand, despite lacking formal design experience. Her mother, then an assistant vice‑principal, stepped in as an unexpected business partner, handling logistics and offering unwavering encouragement. Over two decades, that early hands‑on support evolved into daily moral backing, illustrating a lifelong mentor‑mentee dynamic. The piece ends with a pledge to repay that dedication as the mother ages.
Episode 2.4 - Checka Propper
In this episode of Almost Reckless, host Amy Smilovic chats with Cheka Proper, head of television at Color Force, about her unconventional path to becoming a TV producer—from early TV‑obsessed kid to internships at Conan O'Brien’s show and a talent...
The Water's Knowing
The essay argues that the gap between believing you have let go and actually surrendering is a hidden barrier to success. Using the physics of floating, it shows how tension and subconscious grip increase density, causing us to sink despite...
Dear Emeka,
The author recounts hiring Emeka as head of marketing, initially expecting a stereotypical extroverted marketer but discovering an introverted thinker with a sharp sense of humor. This misalignment revealed that the true value Emeka brought—critical questioning, cultural fit, and adaptability—couldn’t...
CP Radio 019
CP Radio 019 debuts as the first major music curation marking the shift from winter to early spring, using the metaphor of budding city trees to frame a playlist that feels like an open door. The collection assembles thirty tracks...
10 Facts for a Young Designer Starting Out.
Founder of Tibi, a 29‑year independent label, shares ten hard‑earned facts for emerging designers. He grew the brand from a $15,000 start to roughly $70 million in sales by rejecting traditional department‑store models, mastering every business function, and defining success on...
CP Radio 018
The author reflects on a harsh winter in New York and how the environment influences mind, body, and spirit, highlighting music’s ability to shift mood. A new episode of The (Almost) Reckless Podcast with Jeffrey Saad explores controlling thoughts to...
Losing Your Gut Is the Number One Reason Why Individuals Fail.
The blog argues that losing one’s gut intuition is the primary cause of personal and professional failure. It explains how growing responsibilities and algorithmic certainty dull this internal compass, leading to indecision and misaligned choices. The author introduces the book...