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Brilliant Musings
We can’t get enough of how good it feels to share, so our Blog is our sacred space. Our writings expand upon a variety of topics to provide a deeper understanding — with humor, empathy, and simplicity. Cozy up and check out what we’ve been up to!
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Marissa Cieciorka
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Consultant Spotlight: Natalie Reyes, UX Project Manager
Meet Natalie! Natalie is a UX Project Manager with Brilliant Muse, currently working at Google and focused on vendor management....


Marissa Cieciorka
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Consultant Spotlight: John Nguyen, UX Project Manager
Meet John, a UX Project Manager with Brilliant Muse, currently working on Google vendor management projects. John is a go-to for clients...


Natalie Reyes
Aug 31, 20233 min read
We Don't Check Boxes: How DEI is Part of Our DNA
A fundamental commitment that recognizes and celebrates all of us. At Brilliant Muse, our people make us unique. We lovingly created...

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Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20232 min read
[VIDEO] This is my story... Michelle Toth, Radical Well-being Expert & Brilliant Muse Founder
Video excerpt from "MINDFULNESS: Power in the pause" Virtual Class — 06.17.2021 Watch the video to hear Michelle Toth share the story of...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Consultant Spotlight: Marissa Cieciorka, UX Project Manager
Meet Marissa! Marissa is a Project Manager with Brilliant Muse, working on Google projects focused on business operations. She loves...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Consultant Spotlight: Tony Cusimano, UX Program Manager
Meet Tony, a veteran of Brilliant Muse for over 2 years with experience managing up strategic work and tracking workload capacity and...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Consultant Spotlight: George Verno, Account Manager
Meet George - He’s our ray of sunshine, always eager to help, and exceptional at building teams that thrive. We're so lucky to have him,...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Women Supporting Women: Why WBENC was Our Choice
"There's a special place in heaven for women who support other women." ~ Unknown I'm all for sisterhood. For unconditional love and...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Trusted Teamwork with Del Oro Consulting
Working with people you know and trust makes everything so much easier and fun! When building teams at Cisco, we worked with Del Oro...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Talent Boosting with EM Marketing
Some people may consider working WITH your competition crazy, scary, or not very smart. I take a different approach and believe that we...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20234 min read
Spring Clean your Life — How to Refocus, Rest, & Restore your Beautiful-self to its Natural Balance
When I used to hear the word “cleanse” it made me want to roll my eyes and run for the hills. But since studying Ayurveda, I’ve found the...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Simpatico On & Off the Mat: Working with Studio 108
I have been a dedicated "follower" of Tracy Rhinehart, founder of Studio 108 School of Yoga, for years. And years. Why you ask? Well,...


Michelle Toth
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First: Why Self-Care is Not a Luxury And How to Integrate it Into Your Life
Self-care is an overused term that has taken on the meaning of luxury, pampering, or self-indulgence. But it's not, It's quite the...


Michelle Toth
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Consultant Spotlight: Alison Butler, UX Program Manager
Meet Alison! She is a Program Manager with Brilliant Muse, currently working on Google projects. She's our contractual guru - always...

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Michelle Toth
Aug 22, 20231 min read
[INFOGRAPHIC] Meditation Simplified
Meditation has become mainstream and it seems like everyone is doing it. But...are they really? I think that even the word "meditation"...


Michelle Toth
Aug 22, 20232 min read
How to Set Your Intentions & Attract What You Desire
Are you following your dreams? Intentions are a wish list for how you want your life to unfold - what experiences you have, who you’re...


Tony Cusimano
Aug 22, 20234 min read
The Power of Me: How to Brag at Work
Learn how to connect with co-workers, get recognized for promotions and raises, and provide structure to consistently build your resume....


Michelle Toth
Aug 21, 20234 min read
Experts Share 5 Lessons on How to Feel Connected, in Control, and Empowered When Working Remotely
Brilliant Muse was founded on a remote working model and it’s become second nature for the last 10 years. Because our team spans the U.S....


Michelle Toth
Aug 21, 20234 min read
Creating a Foundation of Wellness: From Surviving to Thriving
Living in Silicon Valley, I was very focused on climbing the corporate ladder. I found the culture and competition at Bay Area technology...


Michelle Toth
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Champion Your Own Health with Nourishing Food: 24 Karrot Kitchen
We could not have been more excited when we heard that a "healthy" restaurant was opening in our local community. In fact, I tracked down...
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