How a class newsletter turned into real talk about passion, controversy, and finding unity in unexpected places.
This week, the coolest thing I did was work on a newsletter about Major League Baseball. At first, my group wasn’t sure what direction to take — we all had different personalities and interests. But instead of forcing something generic, we started talking about what actually excited us. That changed everything.
For me, that was baseball. I know I don’t fit the usual Mexican stereotype — I don’t like soccer at all. My family is all about baseball. I’ve been to MLB games in the U.S. and LMB games in Mexico. It’s a passion that runs deep for us, and when I brought it up, my teammates connected. One of them even said, “Finally, something I can write about and actually enjoy.”
But it wasn’t just about the sport. We ended up talking about Julio Urías and Trevor Bauer — two incredibly talented players whose careers took a dark turn because of their personal choices. That got us into this deep conversation about how fame doesn’t excuse behavior, and how consequences catch up with you, even in pro sports. What surprised me was our third teammate, who isn’t into baseball at all. But she was hooked on the drama. She told us it reminded her of a Netflix show, and suddenly, she was all in.
What I learned is that collaboration works best when people are encouraged to bring their whole selves — their stories, interests, even their unpopular opinions. When you stop trying to sound smart and start being real, that’s where the magic happens. We found our common ground not just in baseball, but in what it represents — talent, risk, decisions, and consequences. That’s a story anyone can connect to.
In my future career, I’ll remember this: don’t push people to collaborate — pull them in by making space for what lights them up. Real teamwork doesn’t start with the topic. It starts with trust.
