Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Art of Stepping Away: Why We All Need Vacations

Discover the science, soul, and sanity behind taking vacations, and why rest isn't a luxury, but a biological and emotional necessity for every human.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Art of the Négociant: Middlemen or Masters?

Are wine négociants just go-betweens, or are they silent artisans shaping the story in your glass? Discover the hidden craft behind wine’s most misunderstood figures.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

How Visionary Entrepreneurs Quietly Shaped My Wildest Dreams

An exploration of the visionaries who shaped my mission-driven entrepreneurship…from Yvon Chouinard and Whitney Wolfe Herd to Elon Musk and Brian Chesky. This is a letter to the builders who made me believe it was possible to dream loud, create slowly, and change the world anyway.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Willpower Muscle: How Your Brain Trains for Resilience

Discover the science and poetry of your brain’s “willpower muscle”, the anterior midcingulate cortex (aMCC). Learn how cold showers, small challenges, and rest can rewire your inner resilience.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Poured, Then Forgotten: The Hidden Economics of the Sommelier

Sommeliers are often the first to be let go, despite driving some of the highest profits in restaurants. This insider perspective explores the overlooked economics of beverage programs and the real value of wine professionals.

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