Joy, Passion, and “My Way” are Behind Alysa Liu’s Gold Medal in 2026 Winter Olympics

Joy, passion, and “my way” to pursue self fulfillment were the force behind Alysa Liu’s gold medal in women’s figure skating in 2026 Olympics. The same principle applies to brand identity and leadership, per Joanne Z. Tan.

Is life One Way or a Round Trip?

This short poem by Joanne Z. Tan, “Is life One Way or a Round Trip?” uses metaphor of creek, river, lake in Yosemite, rain, snow, lightning, thunders, clouds, and the fog in Golden Gate Bridge, symbolizing life’s journey.

Brand Storytelling of a Hero’s Journey is Key to Building a Storybrand (A short intro)

Brand storytelling of a hero’s journey is key to building a storybrand, per Joanne Z. Tan, brand strategist, content creator, and brand story teller.

SoS (Sip of Solace):  World Series 2025 Game 7 Goes Down in History as a Legendary MLB Game

Mental focus and calm under pressure made Yoshinobu Yamamoto the hero, MVP, GOAT (greatest of all time) winning LA Dodgers World Series 2025 in a historical MLB game.

Humanize Your Products and Services with Brand Personality in the AI Age

As friend, supporter, advisor, or role model your customers or clients are looking for, authentic brand personality connects on a human level.

What is love? A poem by Joanne Z. Tan

A poem by Joanne Z. Tan: What is love? Its facets, dimensions, mysteries, contradictions, long & steady, short & ephemeral, heavenly, earthly.

Be Our Better Angels – Charlie Kirk Assassination, Political Divisiveness, Tragedies of the Cultural Revolution

Charlie Kirk assassination calls better angels over divisiveness – Joanne Z. Tan shares her family tragedy from the Cultural Revolution to warn against political violence.

How to create an authentic brand in the AI age? – “SoS – Sip of Solace”: 1-minute thought leadership Tip from Joanne Z. Tan

How to create an authentic brand in the AI age? Values, vision, purpose. “SoS – Sip of Solace”: 1-min thought leadership Tips from Joanne Z. Tan.