About Us
About Scinti
Do not tell people how to live their lives. Just tell them stories. And they will figure out how those stories apply to them. ~Randy Pausch
Scinti is where we share our stories on life, add a spark to someone’s day, and make a difference in someone’s life. The best way to learn more about us is to start reading our stories and sharing your comments as that is where we can find what this site is really about.
1. 24 Floors to Freedom, by Carly Sym
“This was a touching perspective and the picture says so much about empathy for lives lost, and relief for the families of those who survived.”
2. Short of Change, by Harsh Snehanshu
“A story that awakens and touches oneself from deep within to the bravery, courage, struggles people go thru and accept the disability as part of their lives.”
3. Three Simple Words, by Morgan Whitley
“Let us all, dear readers, to always eliminate the pain of our hearts to the people we love because we do not know when God’s time will separate us with our loved ones.”
4. If a Girl Writes for a Newspaper, How She Can Be ‘Nice’?, by Narmin Kamal
“Persepolis, Reading Lolita in Tehran, and you. They are all important stories, though hard to hear. They make us squirm; uncomfortable. But you must keep telling the stories, and the world must listen. Good for you.”
5. The Day I Killed My Daughter, by Hannah Hoffman
“I was so moved to tears by this story, I’ve read it over several times. I don’t have any children but I often think about having a little girl one day. Thank you for sharing such a precious and vulnerable piece of yourself.”
6. Hold on Loosely, by Erik Lutes
“Your writing flowed so well that I hardly noticed the length, until I scrolled back to the top to reread the piece. I could feel your pain and your subsequent joy. That your spirit persevered in spite of everything gives me hope.”
7. What Hangs in the Closet of Your Past, by Patricia Smith
“As I was reading it, I found myself enveloped by the raw honesty of the writer as she reflected upon her life, her identity and non-identity. I found myself relating to what she was sharing, smiling and frowning at the same time as the memories of my own childhood came to memory.”
Thanks for stopping by. We hope you enjoy our stories, stay in touch (Facebook, Twitter) and share your story.
Our Team
Tobi Bakken, Writer: Tobi lives in Montana with her husband and their three dogs. They enjoy travelling, practicing their Spanish, dancing, and making extravagant breakfasts on Saturday mornings. Tobi is fulfilled by being an ‘unofficial’ therapist and an eternal optimist. She believes everything and everyone is significant and her real job in life is to share her experiences with others so they might be enriched in some way.
Nicole Beachum, Writer: Nicole has worked with the Mississippi Governor’s School for the last 5 years and has taught everything from leadership seminars to photography, while leading afternoon activities and acting as an assistant director. Nicole believes that compassion, determination, and honesty can get you anywhere you desire to go in life. Her personal motto is use each day as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Barbara Bergerson, Writer: Barb believes life is too short to dwell on the negative! Prior to the age of 40, she lost three family members and survived cancer. She taught high school special needs students for 10 years and is currently teaching at a jail. Barb believes regardless of circumstances, most people want to succeed in life. One of the classes she teaches is Character Education-getting inmates to believe in themselves and to set goals for a life-changing future.
Bonita Jewel, Writer: Bonita has spent the past 11 years in India, volunteering as youth counselor and mentor, and helping underprivileged children. An additional current focus is raising and home-schooling her three young kids. She loves writing and discovering new ways to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Tom Nguyen, Founder: Tom had a good corporate career. At age 26, he became a Manager. At age 29, he was promoted to Director for a Fortune 20 company. At age 33, looking for a new challenge, he became an Assistant Vice President for a Fortune 1000 company. On November 12, 2009, he fell off the career cliff and became unemployed. He has chosen to make this turning point the best thing that has ever happened to him. The most important reason is this gave him the opportunity to start up Scinti and get into the business of making a difference in people’s lives.