Gifts that Give Back: 2020 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide

Gifts that Give Back: 2020 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide

Want to make your holiday shopping matter this year? Check out the annual Adulting 201 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting 21 companies that give back to the community with every purchase. Whether you have someone on your list who loves rescue animals, drinks fair-trade coffee, or someone who loves hiking off the grid, this list has something for everyone.

Imperfect Foods Review: How Eating Ugly Produce Changed My Life

Imperfect Foods Review: How Eating Ugly Produce Changed My Life

Have you jumped on the imperfect foods train? When COVID-19 hit LA, my partner and I decided to try out Imperfect Foods, a way to shop for products that can’t be sold in the grocery store due to imperfections. The best part? It is less expensive than our local grocery stores, pays farmers for their work, AND reduces food waste. Read on to learn about my experience with Imperfect Foods, and why you should join the ugly produce movement.

How to Win in Politics: Activism 101 and How Politics Really Works

How to Win in Politics: Activism 101 and How Politics Really Works

Ever wonder why nothing seems to change in Washington? Why for all the campaign ads that exist, the legislation you care about isn’t being passed in Congress? Want to know how you can make a difference? For the answer to all three, check out this guide for insight into how political campaigns work, why our system is failing, and how you can be part of the solution.

The KonMari Method for the Tech Age: Digital Spring Cleaning

The KonMari Method for the Tech Age: Digital Spring Cleaning

When I hear the words spring cleaning, I imagine cleaning out my kitchen pantry, scrubbing the floor, and giving away old clothes that no longer serve me. I have talked in the past on the benefits of the KonMari Method of decluttering, but what if you could apply the KonMari method to your digital self? I am talking about a digital spring cleaning! Here’s how to do it.

Join the New Rich: A Review of The 4-Hour Work Week

Join the New Rich: A Review of The 4-Hour Work Week

Imagine if you only had to work 4 hours per week. The rest of the week, you could learn to surf in Australia, practice your German in Berlin, or search for the best BBQ in the South. That is precisely the point of Tim Ferriss’ book, “The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich.” This review of the 4-Hour Workweek provides all the details of how to join the new rich and start living your dream life today.

Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview to Impress Any Hiring Manager

Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview to Impress Any Hiring Manager

If you’ve ever had an interview before, chances are it ended with one final question from the hiring manager, “Do you have any questions for me?” You see, as a hiring manager, I EXPECT people to ask me questions here. I have chosen not to hire someone because they didn’t have anything to ask at the end of the interview. This is your moment to shine! Here are some of the top questions you can ask to impress any hiring manager.

Zoe Loza: Traveling 14 National Parks with their Adventure Cat Flint

Zoe Loza: Traveling 14 National Parks with their Adventure Cat Flint

Just a girl, her cat, and the open road. It sounds more like the melody of a millennial folk song than reality, but this is exactly the subject of our first Millennial Who Hustle profile. This past summer Zoe Loza spent 7 weeks touring 14 national parks across 9 states with a helping hand [paw?] from her 15 lb adventure cat Flint. Here today is my interview with Zoe talking about her paw-sitively awesome experience.

How to Spend 1 Day in Washington DC

How to Spend 1 Day in Washington DC

There are endless things to do in DC: You don’t want to miss seeing the art at the Smithsonian, touring the monuments, or going to the Air and Space Museum. But what other things you should do in DC? I previously “studied abroad” in Washington, DC, but this summer I was fortunate enough to go back and visit the city on an east coast road trip. Given that we would only be in DC for 36 hours, I knew I wanted to show my partner a different side of Capitol Hill. Here is what I recommend.