Zohran Mamdani: A City's New Hope

How to Become Disgustingly Over Educated

Education isn't just about degrees—it's about honoring those who came before us. In this video, I reflect on the journey from novice to master, the power of generational progress, and the wisdom passed down from grandmothers who knew education was the key to freedom. From women fighting for financial independence to the relentless desire to learn, this is a celebration of curiosity, perseverance, and the people who made our success possible. If you've ever felt the pull to learn something new, this one's for you

It's Our Anniversary!

Here's to one year of Saffron Honey Chai! I've learned so much since the beginning of all this and built such an amazing community of the curious and excellent. Thank you so much for all the support the love and the laughs.

Weaponized Nerds & Free Books: Why Libraries Deserve Your Love

Libraries aren't just quiet rooms with books. They're opulent, tax-funded goldmines packed with rare collections, audiobooks, genealogy databases, and professional "weaponized nerds" (librarians) who hold master's degrees and will hunt down anything you need. In this video, I'm breaking down everything your local library offers and why you should be using it like the luxury resource it is. From requesting rare books through interlibrary loan to simply walking through the doors (foot traffic = funding!), supporting libraries is one of the easiest ways to invest in your community and yourself. Plus, I share my surprising connection to Frederick Douglass, dive into the real costs of running a library, and remind you that as a taxpayer, you have every right to ask for what you want.

Breaking the Cycle: The Heavy Cost of Naruto’s Fatherhood

Naruto gets a terrible rep for being a bad dad in Boruto but that’s not a fair title to give him when you consider all the factors. Let’s consider the fact that he was: -an orphan -hated by the whole village (for saving their ungrateful butts -neglected -food insecure as he grew up -completely divorced from the concept of a healthy home life Now these are not excuses for his lack in terms of hands on parenting but rather to show why such a thing would not be of great concern to him.

Zohran Mamdani: A City's New Hope

Watching this years mayoral campaign has been a real treat, especially when you look back on previous elections, actually engaged politicians who focused on materially improving the lives of New Yorkers... truly how refreshing! Note: The government is no longer shut down now. But at the time of this recording it was still shutdown/in the process of reopening.