De Guia – “The Guide”

Let’s get something out of the way: this isn’t a lifestyle blog, a self-help series, or a carefully optimized thought-leadership funnel. It’s a living notebook from someone who’s spent enough time on both sides of the cultural aisle to know neither has the full map.

Here’s the problem: The world’s loud. Everyone’s shouting. Fewer people are thinking. And even fewer are willing to admit that most things—especially the things that matter—are complicated.

We’re told to pick a side, stick to the script, and perform it with conviction. But what happens when you don’t fit cleanly into either narrative? What if you believe in equity and accountability? In diversity and merit? In listening and leading?

That’s where I live. Somewhere in the tension. Somewhere between the Bay Area roots that taught me empathy, and the L.A. hustle that demands edge.

This blog is my way of making sense of all that. It’s where I unpack the contradictions—personal, cultural, professional. One post might be a take on leadership. The next, a breakdown of car design, economic policy, or whatever political landmine is currently being danced around. If you’re looking for ideological consistency, you’re in the wrong place. If you’re looking for curiosity with conviction, pull up a chair.

I’m not here to echo the algorithm. I’m here to guide thought—sometimes forward, sometimes sideways, but always with intent.

No fluff. No allegiance. Just perspective. Let’s get into it.