Scathing testimonies from former Theranos lab director, whistleblower Erika Cheung and more — Elizabeth Holmes, former founder and CEO of the now-defunct blood-testing company Theranos, is currently on trial and facing charges of defrauding patients and investors. A few weeks ago I gave a quick recap on the history of Holmes and Theranos, and why she’s currently on trial for fraud. It’s now…

5 things to know as the Theranos founder makes her debut in court — “The company dominated news cycles from its inception in 2003 to its epic downfall beginning in 2015. Theranos, the blood-testing startup once valued at $9 billion, fell from grace after allegations came to light that its technology was a fraud.” This is how I started my 2019 Fraud Magazine cover…

A trip to Amsterdam helped me re-enter society as a whole and complete woman again — Stepping out alone into the brisk autumn air in the city of Amsterdam in late 2019 was a victory. And no small feat. …

I shattered the glass ceiling by fighting for myself — I recently “celebrated” my one-year anniversary of leaving my nine-to-five magazine job to go work for myself. …

Loneliness comes with the territory — Space. I have too much of it. I live in a beautiful home. I have a darling child who loves his mama deeply. I have no financial worries. I have time. I have hobbies. I have opportunity. I should want for nothing. But I want for everything that is missing…

My ‘birth’ as an expat bred the ‘death’ of my patriotism — You know that feeling when you suddenly and shockingly realize that the principle or tenet you’ve always believed to be true is, in fact, an altogether opposite or incorrect assumption or belief? …

But the current political climate proves that the bond of sisterhood only stretches so far. — A month or two ago, as the U.S. saw some of its highest levels of tension this year, I found myself posting on social media more frequently in support of Black Lives Matter. …

I do not like your MLM,  I do not like it, Em, I am.

An ode to parents dealing with colic — Disclaimer: I am not a poet. But I was a desperate parent about a year ago, looking for answers as to why my beautiful new baby (my first) was so inconsolable. …