The Missing Middle is in Your Head: 3 life hacks for stressed comms people
In a world of extremes, it can be hard to find your balance. From erratic weather, to polarized opinions, we're caught in a whirlwind that leaves us either overwhelmed or shut down. The middle is missing. In weather, housing, politics, and most importantly, within ourselves. That's why there's another "middle" you should know about: the Window of Tolerance. A psychological sweet spot where stress is manageable, creativity flows, and connections thrive. For stressed communications professionals, operating outside this window is all too common, leading to burnout and disconnection. Join Kristen Gross, Sr. Writer and Consultant at Curious Public as she explores three practices to help navigate the turbulent waters of modern life by rediscovering the power of resilience.
Zoe Zollinger Goes to Camp Woodward
In 2023, we launched the annual James Bullbrook Memorial Scholarship, providing 500 USD to a skater residing in Canada to attend Woodward PA. In our first year, that deserving skater was 16 year old Zoe Zollinger from Nanaimo BC. We loved getting to know Zoe through the application process, and I was thrilled to catch up with Zoe and her mom, Melissa, to hear how it went.
A Skateboard Camp Scholarship in Memory of James Bullbrook
January 26 is an important day. One year ago, James, our friend and colleague of many years passed away. When loss touches us, it kicks off “the year of firsts.” The first birthday without them. The first Christmas. On the last day of this year of firsts, our Curious Public team is putting its love and energy for James into a new “first”: The James Bullbrook Memorial Scholarship. We wanted to do something that honours James for how we got to know him best: as a devoted dad.
Uplifting the Uplifters: Scarborough Women’s Centre
In 2020, Lynda wrote on her Uplift application that the Scarborough Women’s Centre is “the little engine that could.” With modest resources, SWC was helping 3000 marginalized women become economically and emotionally independent for future success, free from violence, poverty, and isolation each year.
Last week, Lynda sat down with Curious Public’s Kristen Gross to talk about SWC, Uplift, and what’s changed for the organization since being part of the program.