Born the middle child (far left) between an older sister and a younger brother, I found myself searching for a way to differentiate myself and continuously looked for ways to stand out. What I came to understand was that slamming doors wasn’t the best way to make my mark. When I finally stopped talking back, used my sense of humor more productively, and started listening to the narratives of those around me, I was able to unlock my creative mind and tell good stories. Here’s some of what happened…