The jet-setting Dr. Ranjini George holds a PhD in English Literature from Northern Illinois University, an MA in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, India, and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia, Canada. More recently, she won the first place in Canada’s inaugural Coffee Shop Author Contest for her travel memoir, a work-in-progress titled Miracle of Flowers: In the Footsteps of an Emperor, a Goddess, a Story and a Tiffin-Stall.  She’s been an Associate Professor of English at Zayed University, Dubai, and currently t ..read more

If you’ve ever attended a Modern Stoicism virtual event, Phil Yanov is the reason it went off without a hitch. (And if you haven’t, you should!) Phil is an entrepreneur, a technologist, a Stoic, and a connector. Through his company Tech After Five he creates in-person and virtual events that bring together like-minded people to share ideas, forge bonds, and create new projects. His Tech After Five podcast can be heard anywhere fine podcasts are purveyed. We’re honored that he shared his thoughts with us. Blue eyeglass frames are a preferred indifferent. 1. What first drew you to Stoicism? Firs ..read more

2023 continues strong on the blog, as we caught up with the delightful Kathryn Koromilas. She is a writer, teacher, coach, and proud denizen of Scotland whose interests range widely. Her podcast, the Stoic Salon, features a who’s who of the most thoughtful and vibrant modern Stoics. We thank her unreservedly for her lively, thoughtful responses. Not pictured: Scottish weather. 1. What led you to embrace Stoic philosophy? I’d encountered the Stoics in various locales and at various times in my life long before I embraced the philosophy. In the late 80s and early 90s, I studied philosophy at the ..read more

Simon Drew is a musician, poet, philosopher, documentary filmmaker, and international traveler. With his partners Sharon Lebell and Kai Whiting, he is one of the proprietors of the Walled Garden, a hub for events, mentoring, and philosophical exploration. His book “The Poet &The Sage” is available here. We’re pleased to have caught up with him and are proud to share this inspiring interview. For even more Simon, follow him on Facebook and Instagram. The Australian sensation. 1. What led you to embrace Stoic philosophy? Around the year of 2015, I was on a completely different path. I was le ..read more

Massimo Pigliucci is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work covers evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy–he’s a true Renaissance man. He deploys his lambent prose as a professor, blogger, podcaster and author. Our short interview with this towering figure is for us a “very good get.” His books for the general public (lucky us!) include “How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life” and “Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk.” His latest and some would ..read more

Tim LeBon is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Modern Stoic. He’s part of the team at the indispensable Modern Stoicism, and his personal site is TimLeBon.com. He is a past Chair of the Society for Philosophy in Practice (SPP) and was the founding editor of Practical Philosophy. He is the author of “Wise Therapy“ and “Achieve your Potential with Positive Psychology.” His new book, “365 Ways To Be More Stoic,” comes out on November 10, but you can pre-order now–we did! And don’t forget to register now for Stoic Week–seven days of living like a Stoic, beginning October 24. The new masterpiece ..read more

Chuck Chakrapani is an internationally renowned expert on marketing and market analysis. He’s taught at universities around the globe and has been described as the man who “single-handedly taught the entire market research community in [the United States.]” Modern Stoics know him as an author, the editor and publisher of The Stoic magazine, and proprietor of the Stoic Gym. We’re honored that he shared his thoughts with us. 1. What led you to embrace Stoic philosophy? I came to Stoic philosophy by accident. When I was still in my teens, I randomly picked up a book from a public library. It was ..read more

For this edition of “Five Questions,” we’re honored to have these pages graced by Brittany Polat. Brittany writes about Stoic moral psychology and philosophy at her website, Living In Agreement. She is a steering committee member of Modern Stoicism, and serves on the board of The Stoic Fellowship. Brittany is also the co-founder of the new nonprofit Stoicare, which aims to share Stoicism with everyone who cares about people and the planet. Basically, if it’s Stoic, Brittany is involved. Check out her work at all of these places, and follow her on Twitter!  Photo credit ..read more

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