How I used the psychology tool of a “worry time” to regain my productivity in a time of constant anxiety — Have you ever started writing with a furry only to stop yourself midsession because you hit a wall of self-doubt? If you answered yes, know that you are not alone. As a former writing coach and now full-time publicist I can say with confidence that every writer worries their way…

Rather than niche writing, this is why I’m a generalist — During my undergraduate Writing & Rhetoric journey, I was introduced to a unique piece of advice to achieve writing success. “Focus on writing, not on the content,” preached my first-year writing professor. It was jarring to hear this perspective on the art of writing. ‘How can I write without worrying…

Where some wakeup at dawn for promises of productivity, I did it because I had to to keep my profession — On YouTube, there’s a trend of millennials waking up at 5 AM forfeiting their privilege of sleeping in all for the sake of seeming more productive. Now I say seeming and not feeling because I am a millennial, 24 born in 1997, and I’ve yet to make a million dollars…

Coming to terms with the dilemma of calling more than one place home during a global pandemic — The hardest goodbye I’ve had to say was the one I said today — taking my grandma to the airport as she returns to her home country. I want to be upfront and state that this piece does not condone or vilify her decision at this moment. It’s easy to…

Fashion trends change faster than the ideologies surrounding consumers — In 2021, the discourses of fashion are less dictated by editorial rooms and Anna Wintour than by 16-year olds in their bedrooms on TikTok. It’s become a joke that Gen Z is dismantling societal norms and institutions. Through the power of social media and this younger generation’s tendency to speak…

The groundbreaking interview brings to light the difference between rude and racist — The world listened as Oprah Winfrey, the Queen of American TV, sat down with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for an interview with the same gravity as the Super Bowl. In my opinion, this was my Super Bowl and as reported by the Wall St. Journal while it tailed behind…

Why you should always know your audience and know that media folks will always be the most critical — What could have been a catch-up between college classmates soon became a formal critique of a misleading pitch, poor writing skills, and the need to write this post. Here’s the thing, I consider myself a friendly person to strangers and people I haven’t spoken to in a long time. I…

This post was inspired by my own strategy and the tools I’m using as I elevate my social media presence. — Any social media professional or influencer will tell you that in 2021 authenticity is in and artifice is out. With the rise of TikTok, Gen Z’s proliferation on social media, and our current global situation, audiences want posts with some grit. …

Whether you don’t have a resume at all or an outdated one, this is your guide on how to write this essential document to break into the entertainment industry. — Since breaking into the marketing and career advice side of TikTok, now at almost 15 followers, one of my most in-demand TikTok videos has been how to land internships and entry-level jobs in entertainment. …