by Kristy Mapp | Aug 4, 2025
With the foundation in place—food, water, shelter, and security—we can begin to explore the higher rungs of the human experience. In Maslow’s terms, these are the needs of belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Maslow famously said, “A peculiar...
by Kristy Mapp | Aug 4, 2025
If we’re going to build, we have to start at the foundation. And no, not just the metaphorical kind—we’re talking shelter, water, food, security. The basics. The stuff we tend to ignore until it’s missing. Think of it like the part of your body that is automatically...
by Kristy Mapp | Aug 4, 2025
Change your mindset, change your life. Do you remember the end credits of the movie WALL·E? As a mom, I was subjected by my toddler to watch that movie over and over again… but I didn’t mind because I sympathized with the narrative. WALL·E tells the story of a small...
by Kristy Mapp | Aug 4, 2025
My son loves to code and build video games. He does everything—logic, interaction, artwork. It’s incredible to watch. He just turned 18 and is now feeling the pressure to get a job. I’ve told him he doesn’t have to—not yet, not while he’s preparing for college—but...
by Kristy Mapp | Aug 4, 2025
If machines do the work, what are humans for? Let’s just say the quiet part out loud: it feels like robots are coming for our jobs. And not just factory jobs or warehouse gigs. We’re talking lawyers, doctors, designers, therapists, writers, coders, baristas. (Okay,...
