Achievements

My Writing Online Goals for February 2026
This was not a good start to the year. I did not hit a single goal for the month of January, but despite this outcome, I still made some progress! I still believe that the year of 2026 is going to be great, and I'm going to stick to that positive attitude!
By Emy Quinnabout 3 hours ago in Writers
The Secret to Having It All: Lessons from Adriana Kostov
In today’s fast-paced world, women are often asked the same challenging question: “Can you really have it all?” Balancing career ambitions, personal growth, family, and social life can feel like an impossible juggling act. Yet, Adriana Kostov, a trailblazer in the financial industry, argues that it’s not only possible but achievable with the right mindset and determination.
By Financial Services Mediaabout 21 hours ago in Writers
Leadership Rooted in Purpose: Building Sustainable Progress in Mozambique. AI-Generated.
Author’s note: This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed and edited by the author for clarity and accuracy.
By Rofino Licuco2 days ago in Writers
Andreas Szakacs: Building Cinema With Precision, Purpose, and Creative Leadership
In a film industry often shaped by speed, visibility, and short-term momentum, Andreas Szakacs has taken a more deliberate route. His career as an actor, producer, and creative leader reflects a commitment to precision, intention, and sustained artistic development rather than constant exposure. Over time, this approach has positioned him as a figure increasingly associated with thoughtful storytelling, technical discipline, and collaborative leadership.
By Andreas Szakacs2 days ago in Writers
RESULTS: On This Street [an unofficial challenge]
Hi everyone. -An embarassing return to Vocal Media. Due to some personal things and an apparent inability to manage my time (across anything that isn't school) in finishing up my university degree, I have had some time away.
By Belle3 days ago in Writers
SEO Is No Longer About Ranking — It’s About Being Selected
A few years ago, SEO felt like a race. Everyone wanted the same thing: rank number one on Google. Businesses spent countless hours optimizing keywords, building backlinks, and tweaking technical settings, all with one goal in mind — to appear at the top of search results. Ranking was seen as success. Traffic was expected to follow automatically.
By sammmy3 days ago in Writers
2025, In So Many Words
About a year ago, I posted my first piece here on Vocal in years. In Making it Hard to Fail, I talked about my goals for the new year in response to a challenge prompt. My goal was simple: to write for 15 minutes a day. No more was required, though as I suspected (and found in executing this plan) more did often follow.
By Raistlin Allen3 days ago in Writers
What’s the Best Payment Processor for Small Businesses?
In the modern economy, choosing the best payment processor for small businesses is no longer just about selecting a service that moves money from a customer’s card to a merchant’s bank account. For a small business, the right processor acts as a silent partner. It manages cash flow, secures sensitive data, automates billing, and scales as the business grows.
By sammmy4 days ago in Writers
Szakacs Films Announces Development of New International Film and Television Projects. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Szakacs Films announced today the development of new international film and television projects led by actor and producer Andreas Szakacs. The announcement reflects the company’s continued focus on producing globally relevant, character-driven content for international audiences.
By Andreas Szakacs4 days ago in Writers
How Product Intelligence and AI Are Transforming eCommerce Data Analytics in 2026
eCommerce leaders are no longer competing on price alone. They’re competing on who understands the market faster, deeper, and more accurately.
By Retail Gators4 days ago in Writers
Preservation for Eternal Impact
It is easy to feel as though most of what is said disappears. Words are spoken, written, posted, argued over, and then quickly buried beneath the next wave of noise. Attention moves on. Platforms refresh. What once felt urgent becomes invisible. In that environment, a quiet but persistent question emerges. What actually lasts. And more uncomfortably, what is worth preserving when so much seems to vanish without consequence.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 days ago in Writers
Late January 2026: 2 Goals Accomplished
I had my 22 writing goals heading into the year of 2026, 13 I had total control over, 9 that I did not. I had everything all laid out in the order I wanted to work on it... of course, that is subject to change... but I was ready to go.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile5 days ago in Writers