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I’m Sarah Von Bargen.
Want to look at your calendar and your bank statement and think “Yup, I made awesome choices”? I’ll show you how to spend your time, money, and energy on purpose.
True Story: I’m A Composer
When I picture a composer, I picture an old white dude in a powdery wig or that Sesame Street muppet. But Dale Trumbore is a smile-y, 30-year old woman, living in L.A. and writing classical compositions. Like, for her whole job. This is her story.
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The 1-Hour Money Multiplier
60 minutes + 5 weirdly easy steps = more money in your bank account by this afternoon. Yes, really!
True Story: I Had Electroconvulsive Therapy
This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things. This is the story of Ashley and how she treated her depression with electroconvulsive therapy (previously known as electroshock therapy) Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm 22, I was raised on a farm in rural Minnesota, and I studied music very seriously throughout high...
True Story: I Had A Green Card Marriage
This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/challenging/amazing things. This is the story of 'Gina" and her green card marriage. This is not a commentary on new Americans (as I used to work with new Americans, for Pete's sake) this is simply one woman's story. Tell us a bit about yourself I am 32 years old, a graduate of UCLA, and now a...
32 New Things: Wear False Eyelashes
Every year I make a list of new things I want to try. Some of them are hard, some are easy, some are shockingly mundane. You can read about other new things I've tried here. I am not always skilled at navigating the world of the Traditionally Feminine. I only learned how to apply eyeliner last year, I don't really know how to walk in high heels and 99% of the time my hair is "styled"...
How To Become A Grown Up
Dear Sarah, I’m currently in my third year of undergrad and I feel completely unnerved. I’m studying Communication Studies and am second guessing myself. My passions and interests are so varied (education, public advocacy, public health) that I’m feeling pulled in so many directions. Will my degree be enough to land me a job after graduation? Can I survive working at a non-profit that pays...
5 Ways To Make Sidehustling Easier
Have you ever wanted to pick up a freelance gig while working full time? But then you remembered that were still only 24 hours in a day and you're a human who needs 8 hours of sleep? Real talk: freelancing while working full time isn't for the faint of heart. It's for the craft the clever and the caffeinated. But it's doable! Seriously! Today Fajr is sharing her best freelancing tips. It starts...
True Story: I’m A Yoga Teacher
Have you ever wanted to work as a yoga teacher? Ever wondered if all that training translates into a good salary? Nina is a yoga teacher and today she's giving us the low down! Tell us a bit about yourself! My name is Nina and I am 29 years old. I was born and raised in Norway, but I currently live in Boston with my hilarious and supportive husband. When I am not teaching yoga or blogging, I am...