Blog: The Sharpener

Please Choose Peace: A Poem from The Sharpener

Peace is a choice. Choose it. Peace is a voice. Use it. Poetry is there to remind us of the power of our voices to make or break peace in today's world. Read, listen to the podcast, watch the video and donate. 2 min read.

Opinion, PhilanthropyAnastasi SharpOctober 6, 2022peace, poetry, communication Comments

Oh No! I’ve been Derailed, Banished and Plugged into a Parallel Fetaverse! And other Heartwarming Life Updates with some Mildly Interesting Advice about Reinvention Slipped in There

Here, I share my path of reinvention through the pandemic. Perhaps my story and thoughts through this will mean something to you as well, for whatever they’re worth. 8 min read.

Industry, Advice, OpinionAnastasi SharpDecember 8, 2021advice, reflections, opinionComment

My Name Sam: I’m a Good Boy from Inglund. I Rote This Blug Poast. I’m a Jeenyus

Anastasi SharpFebruary 2, 2021

More Than Stars: The Hope I Saw In Our World’s Endless Night

A meditation on life during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reasons to hope in these extraordinary times.

ReflectionsAnastasi SharpDecember 15, 2020reflections, pandemic, covid19, quarantine, inspiration, advice, education Comments

Summer on Mute: Did COVID-19 Hijack The Summer 2020 Brand Story (And Who Saw The Opportunities) ?

I make an attempt here to describe the characteristics of a unifying brand story, and brands that achieve unity in these disconnected times. 3 min read.

OpinionAnastasi SharpAugust 21, 2020Industry

Work From Home in the Time of Coronavirus: my Top Tips for Mastering the Remote Work Mindset

I have worked and studied from home extensively in recent years. Now I want to show you how I developed the mindset of working remotely. 5 min read.

Opinion, AdviceAnastasi SharpMarch 20, 2020Creative process, remote work Comments

To My Mentors: Three People Who Shaped The Way I See The World

Today I’m remembering three of the people I called mentors and their lives, as I read tributes to the ones who recently left us.

Opinion, ReflectionsAnastasi SharpNovember 8, 2019mentors, Creativity Comments

The Beautiful Truth: Why I Love Portes Magazine & Why You Should Attend the NHSA Beach Cleanup

A brief overview of why I love the Hellenic-American Arts & Culture Magazine Portes, and why I think you should join NHSA’s beach cleanup this year. 1 min read.

Creative Process, VolunteerAnastasi SharpJuly 9, 2019volunteer, journalism, media, CreativityComment

In Case You Missed It: My Live Q&A About The State of The Creative Media Industries

IndustryAnastasi SharpJuly 5, 2019industry, going live, stream, nowplaying Comments

All Greeks on Deck! The National Hellenic Student Association of North America as a Model for Creative Teamwork

A blog post, podcast and video about my experiences of Hellenic teamwork in NHSA, a Hellenic nonprofit. 8 min read.

Industry, Creative ProcessAnastasi SharpApril 9, 2019Industry, Influencers, volunteer, Creativity, mediaComment

On my Mind: Remembering Yannis Behrakis and the Art of Photojournalism

My thoughts on the importance of Yannis Behrakis’ storytelling as a photojournalist. 1 min read.

Opinion, Reflections, IndustryAnastasi SharpMarch 3, 2019journalism, photo, photography, photojournalism, reporting, media

Why I'm Donating my Birthday to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research

An explanation of the exceptional creative people and spirit that moved me to donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research.

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Anastasi SharpDecember 17, 2018Creativity, Creative process, volunteer

Why I Return to the Mothership: Reflections of an ACS Graduate

Why I think the K-12 school I attended impacts who I am today. 8 min read.

Reflections, Creative ProcessAnastasi SharpMay 24, 2018ACS Athens, High School