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Below Average 9 - 5er to $150k+/year Self Employed Boss
Let me guess, you’re considering quitting your 9 to 5? Great! I whole-heartedly support you. I just want you to know it’s not going to be rainbows and butterflies.. Quitting your 9 to 5, FOR REAL, is no easy feat.
By Alex Tooby6 years ago in Journal
Who Is Joe Biden?
Joe Biden has made a primary comeback that is nothing short of extraordinary. With his chances of becoming the Democratic nominee stronger than ever I wanted to know more about the former Vice President. So, I partnered up with KnowYourVote to help put together this mini tip sheet.
By Nathalia Ramos6 years ago in The Swamp
My First Week on Vocal
I am not going to lie; I was a little skeptical when the Vocal ad came through my social media feed. Eventually, curiosity got the better of me and I clicked the bait, read the verbiage and decided to give it a try. I had been in on the early days of istockphoto when it was still a tiny Calgary-based disruptor in the stock photography industry before it was bought out by the giant, Getty Images. Because of my experience in this creative arena, I knew the value of both disruptors and micropayments firsthand. Volume is the key.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Journal
Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana: The Rise of Bad Bunny
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, or better known by his stage name of Bad Bunny, has had an eventful year. From the recent release of his sophomore album YHLQMDLG, to performing at this year's Super Bowl halftime show with musical peers J-Lo, Shakira, and J-Balvin. Bad Bunny is at the top of the world right now, and has become the leading figure in the new generation of Spanish artists that have started to dominate the mainstream. And while he has many accomplishments that many established artists wish to achieve, his career is only at the beginning.
By Danniel Fuentes6 years ago in Beat
10 Women Ask Their Crushes Out On Dates. The Responses Will Have You Screaming.
It all started so innocently. Twitter user, @Oloni, asked a simple request of her followers. Easy enough right? Well, the ladies obliged and the responses that followed were too good I couldn't stop laughing.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Humans
Plant Based Diets are Easy
Thinking of going plant based but are hesitant due to its complex reputation? Don’t worry, you won’t have to spend hours toiling in your kitchen every day. We are here to let you in on all of our secrets. Plant based diets are actually very easy to maintain once you get in the swing of things. You can keep it simple, discover new flavors, and reap all of the health benefits.
By The Plant Life Chose Us6 years ago in Feast
Copper Cow Coffee Review
New forms of coffee seem to crop up nearly every day, boasting convenience or better caffeine or a smoother taste. Vietnamese coffee isn’t new, but what makes Copper Cow interesting is the ability to make a smooth coffee that is travel friendly and doesn’t skimp on quality. I love Vietnamese coffee. I have to be careful with my dairy consumption, but I will always--I mean ALWAYS drink a Vietnamese coffee when I have the chance. As I’ve embarked on my coffee journey, I’ve tried any variety I could get my hands on. I can taste differences among different brewing methods, and I can sort of discern what is supposed to be “bad” coffee. This doesn’t stop me from drinking it, because I am indiscriminate when it comes to certain things, but I like being able to tell the difference. It shows I’m learning something about it.
By Alyson Lewis6 years ago in Feast
Happy International Women's Day! Celebrating Five Under-recognised Trailblazers From The World Of Popculture
Happy International Women's Day! 2020 is going to be a great year for fans of strong women in fandom, with a number of strong female heroes hitting both the big and small screen.
By Kristy Anderson6 years ago in Geeks
An Open Letter to Trump On The Environment
President Trump, I fail to understand the reasoning behind your disregard for preserving the continued habitability of our planet. As a father, I would assume you are possessed of the basic paternal inclination to ensure the security of your own progeny. Yet, you disregard all subjects of environmental concern with a casual and disinterested contempt which can only be called lazy, arrogant, and entitled.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in The Swamp
Creator Spotlight: Sierra Vandervort
We've quickly become huge fans of Sierra Vandervort. Her energy and positivity shine through all of her stories, inspiring us and other creators to live a more mindful life. From lunar studies and meditation to stories about the best ways to uncover a city's true charm—she's given us plenty of stories to choose from when it comes to picking a favorite. Sierra has also already impressed our Challenge judges for Locals Only, scoring second place with her story, "A Local’s Walk Through New Orleans’ Hippest Neighborhood." We were thrilled to learn a bit more about her! Enjoy her Creator Spotlight below.
By Vocal Spotlight6 years ago in Resources
10 Women Who Inspire Me
In honor of March being Women's History Month I thought I would reflect on some of the women in my community who inspire me. Some of these women I've met personally, and some of them I admire from a distance- (I see you girl- keep doing you!). I think that as a woman it's important to honor and recognize when we see others doing something that inspires us. Even if it's something we would never pursue ourselves, the fact that watching someone else can give us the energy and motivation to create a life that we love living, is pretty amazing.
By Laura Odegard6 years ago in Motivation
Becoming A NARP
Background The only thing a college athlete can do that is worse than losing is becoming a NARP. For those of you who don't know, NARP is an acronym for Non-Athletic Regular Person, or people who are not members of athletic teams. In college, even at a D3 school like mine, being on a sports team is a major status booster...especially if you're on a varsity team. You have instant friends, a support system, and get invited to all of the parties. So what would drive someone to give all of that up?
By Sadie Foster6 years ago in Unbalanced
‘Star Wars’ fan with R2-D2 bionic arm has a big fan in Mark Hamill
When Isabella Tadlock was born, she was missing a left hand and her right hand had no fingers. This meant the Tallahassee, Florida girl had trouble picking things up. A huge “Star Wars” fan, she revealed her dream to have an R2-D2 bionic arm.
By Anne Sewell6 years ago in Geeks
5 albums that are underrated and "hidden"
There are millions upon millions of songs around the world, to the point that some get missed out. Its either because they never gained popularity in a national or internationally, or bands having a short performance span. Of course there are some are good, some are bad but the trick of it is to find them and to see if they appeal to your personal taste. That's what I usually look for. Sometimes I'll be using Spotify, Instagram, or YouTube and I'll either accidentally find the song, or somebody has it written down in the comments. Its like these hidden gems that some amount of people know. So I wanted to share my 5 favorite hidden albums/bands
By Joshua Herrera6 years ago in Beat
Seasoned & Emerging Artist from Around the Globe
As music blogger & promoter, I come across numerous songs each and every day. Occasionally, when time allows, I like to share, at least, my top five selections worthy of any music listener's playlist. In this issue, I choose an unique five, representing different parts of our country, as well as different genres to please different listener's palettes.
By mysoundMusic6 years ago in Beat
How Can Marvel Use The X-Men?
For the past twelve years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a mutant-free zone. And attempts to turn the Inhumans into the MCU's take on mutants ended up falling flat. But now that Disney has purchased many Fox assets, including the film rights to the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, Marvel has the chance to introduce mutants. The question everyone asks is, "is it too late?"
By Percival Constantine6 years ago in Geeks
Fresh and Natural Homemade Facial Masks
. By: Marlene Affeld Let’s face it! “perfect skin” is hard to maintain. Winter winds, the sweltering heat and humidity of summer, dry air-conditioned air, pollens, pollution, fluctuating hormones, a nutritional deficit diet, and that “biggie” – stress; all take their toll.
By Marlene Affeld6 years ago in Blush
Free Things to do in Paris
Let's face it. Paris is an expensive love to have. If it's not the endless supply of macarons and croissants draining your bank account, its those pricey exhibition tickets, trips to Disneyland and daily café au laits at quaint river-side cafes. Needless to say, Paris is not the cheapest of beautiful European cities. That said, it doesn't mean that it's not possible to travel around the City of Love on a budget!
By Emma Styles6 years ago in Wander
