About Christen
Christen O’Brien is a Silicon Valley-based writer, marketing executive, and author. Her work and writing has impacted millions of people worldwide, and has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Medium, and shared by celebrities, world leaders, and everyday people. Whether about humanity or technology, she endeavors to find a deeper understanding of life, work, and the ties that connect us. Learn more ›
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Essays
The Year I Lost My Way — & My Wildest Dreams Came True
On January 1st, 2019 I was lost. But something unusual happened...the more I let go and lost things I’d been holding onto, the more I lost other things that were holding me back from lifelong dreams.
How it Felt to Come Back to Life
Coming back from near-death was a gracious endeavor, but it was also deeply heartbreaking.
What It Felt Like to Almost Die
My near-death experience taught me not to fear those final moments.
11 Powerful People Who Changed My Destiny (Without Ever Knowing It)
As I’m nearing the end of my 30s, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how ridiculously fortunate I am to have learned from some of our generation’s greatest minds.
The Girl Who Cried Woof
The vet gave us a checklist. It was a simple piece of paper with boxes next to words like “Loss of appetite” and “Uninterested in things that used to bring joy”.
Freaks Like Us: A True Story from a San Francisco Bus
I used to ride the San Francisco city bus (Muni) to work many years ago. One day, something happened that has stayed in my mind ever since.