After a tumultuous first year of college (I almost dropped out after first semester) and a very long and much-needed break from YouTube, I'm back and ready to spill all of the tea on the good, the bad, and the ugly of my first year studying Digital Media & Communications at IE University. ⭑ TIMESTAMPS ⭑ 0:00 I’m back! 2:51 Where I study & my degree…

I’ve finally found a study system that works for me (more or less). Find out what note taking method I settled on (the eternal battle of paper vs. digital), how I’ve been implementing active recall techniques, and my (very) honest ratings of each of my classes. how I’ve been taking notes (2:20) how I’ve been managing my time (12:18) how I’ve been s…

The “regular rules” of productivity don’t always apply to creative fields. How do you deal with creative burnout, for example? I had a chat with my friend Christina Mathis about art, creative direction, and organizing photoshoots on a budget. how her creative processes / ideas start (3:40) photography challenges & how to make something look expensi…

A few weeks into my new life studying at a Spanish University, I'm ready to spill some tea on the cultural differences, struggles of making friends, and why the heck I even decided to go to college if I already have my YouTube channel. Buckle up for a long episode where I answer all of your questions about college life and studying internationally!…

They say that the music of your teens stays with you for life. I traveled back in time to middle school to chart my "musical journey" from SoundCloud EDM music and Twenty One Pilots to BTS and Grimes. In this podcast I talked about: Pre-order bonuses for the book (limited time!) (0:21) The music of our adolescence (4:47) Petit Biscuit & middle scho…

For those with a menstrual cycle, trying to be equally productive every single day just doesn't work. Today we're discussing a fantastic book called Period Power by Maisie Hill which goes over how your menstrual cycle affects everything from your sleep and exercise routines to your social life and productivity levels. In this podcast I talked about…

In this episode we're going down memory lane (not that far, just a few years back) to recount my first solo travel experiences. I'm also dishing out my best travel advice for planning a spectacular trip, packing your bags efficiently, and having fun the whole time! This was recorded in an AirBnB in Porto, which fits the topic perfectly! In this epi…

Two months ago, I hired a virtual assistant - the very first addition to the Bliss Bean team. Together, we’re answering all of your questions about the hiring process, our workflow, and all of the behind-the-scenes of running a content creation business. Here's what we talked about: why I hired & hiring process (1:37) my feelings on outsourcing (9:…

What happens when you decide to quit your dream job since childhood? I talked to Esther Fung about her teaching experience, why she left her job as a middle school teacher, and insights from working with kids. We talked about: her experience studying to become a teacher & expectations (0:59) the differences between public and private school (3:02) …

I know it seems impossible that it's already June, but it's time to review the first 6 months of 2021. In this episode we'll go on a little tour through my personal mid-year review in all areas of my life, all the way from exciting areas like work (hiring a virtual assistant and creating a new course!) to slightly less exciting ones, like romantic …