Everybody is a Node: Connecting and Growing
Starting with a Definition Google defines the term node as “a point at which lines or pathways intersect.”It’s a connecting point. For the use of node in botany, Google offers a second definition: “the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge.” It’s a point for growth. Today, I’ll provide a third definition that combines the first two. A node is you, me, and everybody, all on our professional and personal journeys through life. I currently work as an independent product designer, which perfectly combines my interests in culture, business, and the internet. One day, I hope to evolve my practice into a consulting business for Black-owned internet companies. My path to my current position and future goal has been shaped by points of intersection with everyone I’ve encountered along the way. These experiences helped me grow, helped my leaves flourish and my branches stretch further. My pathway collided with others in my field and adjacent areas, and from these interactions, I made connections with mentors, colleagues, and friends. The business term for this is networking. Something we’re all told to do to move forward in our careers. But making connections is more than just a…
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