Here’s why I didn’t accept your LinkedIn invitation
I know, I know. A lot of people have already written about the state of LinkedIn, and it remains a contentious topic for users of the platform. And normally, I …
Why you need to pay attention to Uma Thurman
This weekend, I read the New York Times op-ed regarding Uma Thurman and her complicated, horrible relationship with Harvey Weinstein and Quentin Tarantino. In addition to the ongoing disgust I …
Why your reaction to The Last Jedi says a lot about your career
The latest Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, was released last weekend, and since Star Wars was a major part of my childhood and a huge influence on my creativity, I …
Thanks for listening to Season 2!
Season 2 is officially over, and Allen shares his thoughts on 2018 and what you can expect in Season 3. Happy holidays!
“A lot of what we do is driven by passion, so it doesn’t feel like work.”
In this episode, I interview Eulanda and Omo Osagiede (@dipyourtoesin), London-based freelance writers and social influencers who run the travel blog Hey, Dip Your Toes In (also known as HDYTI). Since starting …
“You can be the most amazing actor, and never get booked for a job.”
In this episode, I interview Melody Peng (@mpeng11), an actress in Los Angeles who has appeared on a variety of network and cable shows. After moving to LA for a …
“Do anything often enough, and things will happen.”
In this episode, I interview Noah Scalin, an artist who first gained notoriety a little over a decade ago with his Webby Award-winning Skull-A-Day project (during which he produced a …
“Travel has been a passion of mine since I was little.”
In this episode, I interview Nicolette Orlemans (@Nicolette_O), a travel blogger and founder of Culture with Travel (@CultureWithTrav). Born in the Netherlands, Nicolette moved to the U.S. as a child and …
“I started writing as therapy, and that became a whole thing unto itself.”
In this episode, I interview Brandy Mann (@BrandyEMann and @MannlyMama), a “Mommy Blogger” whose creative outlet evolved out of experiences in her personal life. As a successful professional living in …