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August 22, 2020

Bug’s Philosophy: Adulthood

As of today, I have legally been an adult for two years — but it wasn’t until recently that I finally began to feel like an adult.

Despite being a junior in college, working multiple jobs, paying taxes, taking public transportation into the city on my own (gasp), living with my partner, having six credit cards, and a number of other things, I still felt very much as if I was waiting for some anime-esque magical girl transformation into adulthood.

So… when was that defining moment? Was a Descartesian descent into quarantine madness and introspection?

August 15, 2020

The Need to Breathe For Creativity

Inspiration can strike at any time — but as Winnie the Pooh put it, “doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.”

August 14, 2020

How Your Business Can Help the Environment by Rosalyn L.

Motivational speaker and writer Rosalyn L. teaches us how businesses can strive to incorporate more eco-friendly practices.

August 7, 2020

Rosalyn L. Farmer Helps Entrepreneurs Grow Their Business

From social media marketing tips to taking pride in your business, motivational speaker and writer Rosalyn L. Farmer helps entrepreneurs grow their business through her enriching weekly podcast, “Words of Advice Business Show.”

July 30, 2020

Know Your Rights: A Guide for Protesters by Peter

Peter of Joyful Source teaches us how to stay protected during a protest.

July 26, 2020

A Journalist’s Guide to Successfully Interviewing Anybody

Interviews are one of the many perks that come with your title in the media industry. They function as your excuse to pick a stranger’s brain and speak with them as if you’ve been friends for years.

But fostering the ideal, conversational-yet-informative interview is difficult — especially if you’re new to the process.

July 23, 2020

A Smart Parent’s Guide to Successfully Homeschooling Children by Molly Carter

Molly Carter discusses the benefits of homeschooling children.

July 22, 2020

How to Help a Grumpy Partner by Chic Sex Shop

Experts at Chic Sex Shop offer advice on helping your partner get out of a grumpy-slump.

July 20, 2020

Bug’s Philosophy: Self Care is Productive

It’s all too easy to find yourself consumed by the vortex of constant productivity. After all, if you’re not creating something worth sharing on the internet, then what the hell are you doing?

As stacks of to-do lists pile up to your eyes alongside empty coffee mugs, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: your emotional and physical wellbeing.

July 18, 2020

Finding Your Niche as a Freelance Writer

Navigating the trials and tribulations of discovering your specialty as a writer is basically one big game of throwing shit at a wall and seeing what sticks.

But even then — where do you start?