San Francisco Fashion Week has arrived! The City by the Bay may not be known for its style, but it’s becoming the hub for sustainable and tech fashion. I recently spoke on a panel at Shopify where we discussed the role bloggers and influencers have on consumer...
Reducing your impact on the planet isn’t just a preference, it’s a necessity. Whether you travel for vacation or work, we can all do our part to help protect the environment. If you’re trying to lower your carbon footprint, there are many things you can do when...
Humans are very sensitive to our surroundings. For survival, safety, and security we subconsciously react to our environment. Although we are resilient and can handle many different circumstances, we are happiest when we live and work in an optimal environment. We...
We all know that regular exercise can make us physically fit. However, exercise is not only beneficial for our physical health, it works wonders on our mental health! In fact, with regular exercise we can reduce the stress, anxiety and depression that is part of day...
Get Started Lending Club is a peer to peer lending company that offers loans online. Unlike a traditional bank, Lending Club connects borrowers who need a loan to investors like you who have extra cash to lend. You earn interest on the money you lend out. PROS...
I started my first blog about health and wellness four years ago, and was instantly hooked on blogging. I haven’t looked back since! After working on that blog for three months, it started generating income. Although I was very excited to be a money making...
I had no idea how much blogging would transform my life when I started four years ago. Not only have I turned my blog into a profitable income stream, I’ve met so many amazing people, learned a ton, and I now get to travel the world and spend time on projects...
Get Started Qapital lets you set automated savings rules so you can save up for anything without even noticing the money leave your bank account. You can also track your spending, set budget goals, and even shop using the Qapital card. PROS Inexpensive to use (no...
These were taken by one of my favorite photographers, Natasha Wilson. We shot at the Madeline Garden Tea House in Pasadena, one of my regular LA haunts. During the shoot I was envisioning wearing this outfit to a wonderland tea party! I love designer Mani...
South African wine – specifically Stellenbosch wine – is some of the best in the world. If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town and you like wine, you’ll definitely want to spend a day wine tasting around the region of Stellenbosch. We loved the town so...
For such a small town, Homer sure has many monikers! Homer, Alaska is considered the halibut fishing capital, and is also known as “The End of the Road,” thanks to its location at the southernmost tip of the Kenai Peninsula. Commercial fishing is king here, which...
We had just finished the first run of manufacturing on our Nzinga Bee Neckties, one of my favorite ties in the collection. I happened to walk into the Scotch and Soda store, and the first thing I saw was this gorgeous velvet suit with gold embroidered bees, it matches...
Whether you are dressing up for a formal social event or a business meeting where first impressions are crucial, a tie can complete any ensemble. There are a wide variety of different types of ties on the market to choose from, so your look can remain dignified and...
Tucked on the wispy shores of Ismailof Island, Halibut Cove sits along Kachemak Bay off the southern Alaskan coast. The hidden treasure of Homer is a seasonal restaurant called The Saltry, conjured up with immense love by Marian Beck. The island is owned by Marian’s...
Get Started Fundrise allows individual (non-accredited) investors to passively invest in commercial and residential real estate through eFunds and eREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). You can start investing with as little as $500 with very low fees. PROS 8.7% –...
It’s the ultimate fashion power move. The finely tailored women’s suit, whether in a classic tweed or a bold print, is a sexy statement piece that should be a part of every woman’s wardrobe. I love wearing a suit to important meetings, and once when...
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” ― Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa Our wondrous safari journey into the heart of South Africa’s massive wilderness began after a few days exploring Cape Town and a stay at the historic Belmond Mount Nelson...
“Africa – You can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the Hand of God. You watch the slope lope of a lioness and forget to breathe. You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water. In Africa, there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds that you...
“Visit Cape Town and history is never far from your grasp. It lingers in the air, a scent on the breezy, an explanation of circumstance.. ” -Tahir Shah, Travels With Myself Cape Town is a city so uniquely stunning it’s difficult to put into words. I...
Have you ever heard a hippo trumpet? The highlight of my time at Tongabezi was sitting on the deck outside our room, surrounded by mischievous monkeys, gazing out on the pods of trumpeting hippos in the afternoon sun. When rumours spread that Prince Harry and then...
I’ve been having so much fun with the DJI Mavic Air I got a few months ago! The video quality is outstanding and I love planning out places to take photos from above. Drone photography is a great hobby if you love to travel and be outdoors. Drones give us the...
Female celebrities throughout history have rocked the necktie look during everything from awards ceremonies to royal balls. I’m proud to say that many female bloggers, artists, entrepreneurs, and even famous drag kid Desmond is Amazing have been rocking Dwimmer...
Throughout history, neckwear has been an important accessory to the style of each era. Today, the modern necktie has become a staple of the corporate environment. Although suits and ties have traditionally been worn by men, there has been a growing trend of women...
“The venture into space is meaningless unless it coincides with a certain interior expansion, an ever-growing universe within, to correspond with the far flight of the galaxies our telescopes follow from without.” -LOREN EISELEY Have you ever wondered what...
In many ways, the development of fashion has shaped our image of history. When we think back to long-gone eras, often the very first thing we picture in our minds is the clothing of the time, its distinctiveness often being a crucial part of what, in our minds,...
Over the past few years I’ve become very passionate earning passive income, and I’ve also been working as a marketer for cryptocurrency companies. I actually started blogging because I was interested in creating a passive income stream. If you’re an...
07.17.2019 Just returned home from an amazing solo road trip around New Mexico. I had never visited the state before, and was overwhelmed by the natural beauty and friendly people everywhere I visited. My road trip started in Albuquerque, and included stops in Sante...
The paradox of choice. I’m moving ! Two years ago I moved out of my ranch house in LA back up to my hometown in Silicon Valley to spend time with my family and get my blog and business up and running. It’s been wonderful to see old friends, spend time in...
Whateverproof. I drink a lot of coffee, and am often covered in paint, dirt, or other messes from my travels and art-making! So white T-Shirts don’t tend to last long in my closet. But this shirt from ABLY has made it possible for me to wear white. ABLY makes...
