TESTIMONIALS
Amy Clawson
Academic Advisor @ Bellevue College
"I will never forget the first Life Scribbler post I read, it was an original poem by Eden called “Something. Someone.” written back in 2014. These words from the poem instantly spoke to my aching heart: 'I wake, work, love, hurt and worry. I’m eager to invite it in: Something. Someone.' Life Scribbler invited me in to laugh, cry, and contemplate on the messy parts of life. Eden is not ashamed to discuss the vulnerable (and sometimes unwelcome) experiences that plague many of us Millennials. Throughout the past two years, Life Scribbler encouraged me to own my journey, no matter how complex or unresolved it may be. I have appreciated the peace I feel knowing I am not alone in my struggles as a Millennial, Midwesterner-turned-Seattleite, and student affairs professional. Eden has a gift for emphatic listening, is full of creative approaches to problem solving, and is unafraid to engage in “real talk”. I have experienced Eden’s empathy and encouragement in written form and in-person interactions, and it is unmatched. Big things are in store for Life Scribbler, and we are all invited in."
Eren (Nguyen) Dao
Swedish Medical Scholar & Certified Nurse Assistant
"You were a campus coordinator in most of my school year and I know you always try to create a safe zone to help student like me reach out to the real world. My first impression is about your appearance that showed a diverse personality. I used to tell you that you look like a fashionista. At the same time, I felt a pretty large distance between a Vietnamese nerd like me and a Kansas native/writer like you. And then I got to know you more. You are the easiest person ever that I can cooperate because you are a good listener, open-minded leader, and always accepting. A precious thing you did was giving me time to learn the reality of my overwhelming ideas and not judging me. I can feel you were so patient to me, and I learned a lot from you about professionalism and team dynamics.
However, the most memorable moments was when you tried to be friend. I still remember talking with you in your overtime shift about my struggles. I saw your tears. That was the evidence of your empathy for me. There was up and down moments like those, and I realize that you too are an ordinary person like me who try to keep their head up and keep walking toward the future. Like I knew that you got rejected by a magazine that you applied for. But you just kept doing what you like, and I admired that. I cannot believe that someone like you can inspire me as a writer and as a person who refuses to give up."
However, the most memorable moments was when you tried to be friend. I still remember talking with you in your overtime shift about my struggles. I saw your tears. That was the evidence of your empathy for me. There was up and down moments like those, and I realize that you too are an ordinary person like me who try to keep their head up and keep walking toward the future. Like I knew that you got rejected by a magazine that you applied for. But you just kept doing what you like, and I admired that. I cannot believe that someone like you can inspire me as a writer and as a person who refuses to give up."
Zoe Wong
Yale University Grad Student & Employee @ SPYDER Auto
"In 2015 Eden wrote me a recommendation letter and gave my advice on my resume. I listened to her advice, made changes, boom here I got a job offer literally a week after! Eden is by far one of the best listeners I have ever met; she respectfully gives you the stage to share your thoughts and ideas. On top of that, she doesn’t just tell you what to do directly, but she has this magical skill in putting pieces together and guides you to think of a bigger picture of your career path. By the time when you have one or two conversation with her, she can professionally find the transferable skills in you that you might not even realize."
PROFILE PIECES
The Kick Ass Girls:
Glitter & The Girly Girl Blog
Published by Rachel Marshall, Fall 2014
[...] "This post is dedicated to women that I know personally. Women that have entered my life some way or another. I am connected with these girls on social media and have the joy of keeping in contact with them, but also watch them evolve and really kick ass at life. (Literally, Tambree does MMA fighting!) These girls use their beauty, brains, and bodies in extraordinary ways. Some of them do things I couldn’t imagine doing (a chemical engineer?!) and inspire me in different areas of my life.
Q: How do you deal with the negative stigma attached to being single?
A: Until recently, I hadn’t dealt with it. Five months later, I declare that I’m single because I’m choosing to be alone. I’m not lonely, and I will continue to feel empowered by our own urges as long as I’m in a committed relationship with myself.
Q: Is there any advice that you have to offer women?
A: Don’t let your personal or professional path be defined by what the norm of our society says it should or shouldn’t be. If you want to have a career in a field dominated by men, do it. If you don’t want to have kids, don’t. I moved to Seattle with people questioning my intentions, and I’ve been happy." [...]
Glitter & The Girly Girl Blog
Published by Rachel Marshall, Fall 2014
[...] "This post is dedicated to women that I know personally. Women that have entered my life some way or another. I am connected with these girls on social media and have the joy of keeping in contact with them, but also watch them evolve and really kick ass at life. (Literally, Tambree does MMA fighting!) These girls use their beauty, brains, and bodies in extraordinary ways. Some of them do things I couldn’t imagine doing (a chemical engineer?!) and inspire me in different areas of my life.
Q: How do you deal with the negative stigma attached to being single?
A: Until recently, I hadn’t dealt with it. Five months later, I declare that I’m single because I’m choosing to be alone. I’m not lonely, and I will continue to feel empowered by our own urges as long as I’m in a committed relationship with myself.
Q: Is there any advice that you have to offer women?
A: Don’t let your personal or professional path be defined by what the norm of our society says it should or shouldn’t be. If you want to have a career in a field dominated by men, do it. If you don’t want to have kids, don’t. I moved to Seattle with people questioning my intentions, and I’ve been happy." [...]
Alumni Profile:
Emporia State University
Published Summer 2012
[...] "It was pointed out in an award nomination letter that Tullis had 'stepped out of her comfort zone so she could learn and grow as a person and along the journey made the time to mentor others. Eden has worked to her limit and then extended herself even more in order to earn her excellent grades, to go beyond the classroom to broaden her knowledge, to mentor others, to involve herself in campus life, to volunteer her time and work in order to financially support her education.'
'I’m so proud to say that being a Hornet made me that way,' says Tullis.
An English major with minors in journalism and leadership, Tullis was Union Activities President, worked in the TRIO office as a student assistant, was involved with Project Challenge, was an Ambassador for the school, and logged a tremendous amount of volunteer hours with several organizations. She balanced all of this well enough to be named a Black and Gold Scholar, be inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, and earn the Dwight and Ida Curry Newberg Outstanding Senior award." [...]
Emporia State University
Published Summer 2012
[...] "It was pointed out in an award nomination letter that Tullis had 'stepped out of her comfort zone so she could learn and grow as a person and along the journey made the time to mentor others. Eden has worked to her limit and then extended herself even more in order to earn her excellent grades, to go beyond the classroom to broaden her knowledge, to mentor others, to involve herself in campus life, to volunteer her time and work in order to financially support her education.'
'I’m so proud to say that being a Hornet made me that way,' says Tullis.
An English major with minors in journalism and leadership, Tullis was Union Activities President, worked in the TRIO office as a student assistant, was involved with Project Challenge, was an Ambassador for the school, and logged a tremendous amount of volunteer hours with several organizations. She balanced all of this well enough to be named a Black and Gold Scholar, be inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, and earn the Dwight and Ida Curry Newberg Outstanding Senior award." [...]